Free knitting patterns for hats, cowls, and scarves knit with one skein of Worsted or Aran weight yarn. One skein is defined as 100g. Many of the patterns are free. Updated 1/6/25
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Free Patterns
Wild and Windy Set
Knit this hat and cowl set with just one skein! Wild hat knit with a 2 round repeat. Windy cowl features a diagonal lace stitch in a 2 round repeat. The set uses one skein 100g of Aran Weight Yarn. Designed by Fiona Hamilton-MacLaren.
Practice Sampler Cowl
Easy pattern for beginners! One skein cowl knit flat with a variety of textures created using only simple knit and purl stitches (and just a few yarn overs and simple decreases). Written instructions or charts. Uses one skein 100g of Worsted Weight Yarn but you can use more yarn to knit a larger cowl. Designed by Olga Olach.
Oh, Brioche Scarf
One skein weekend project scarf knit with a one row repeat brioche designed to showcase variegated yarn. Uses one skein of the recommended Worsted Weight Yarn. Of course, you can use more yarn for a longer scarf. Designed by Annie S.
Storyteller Hat
One skein hat knit with a fun slipped stitch diamond lattice stitch in a 12 round repeat. Uses one skein 100g of Worsted Weight Yarn. Designed by Lindsey Faciane.
Tendril Cowl
One skein cowl knit with a variety of cables and twisted stitches. Written instructions or charts. The pictured size uses one skein 100g of Worsted Weight Yarn. There are two other larger sizes. Designed by Gaby Bush.
Easy Lace Scarf F510
One skein two row repeat mesh scarf is the perfect showcase for self-striping yarn. Uses one skein of the recommended Worsted Weight Yarn. Designed by Plymouth Yarn Design Studio.
Noel Hat
Lace hat knit with a 12 round repeat that reminds me of snow drifts. Uses one skein 100g of Worsted Weight Yarn. Designed by Marija Korać.
Goticowl
One skein cowl knit with twisted stitches, lace, and ribbing. Uses one skein 100g of Worsted Weight Yarn. Designed by Francesca Caricato.
More Free Patterns
Lacy Leaf Scarf
One skein scarf with an airy 16 row repeat leaf lace. Uses one skein of the recommended Worsted Weight Yarn. Designed by Plymouth Yarn Design Studio. Pictured project by CafPow who made charts and used about half a skein/76 grams.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended Mary Maxim Best Value worsted yarn
- See the Catpow's charts
Happy Husband Hat
Cabled beanie with ribbed brim knit with a 10 round cable repeat. Uses one skein 150 yds of Worsted Weight Yarn. Designed by MADuNaier.
Avita Lacey Scarf
Rectangular lace scarf is worked with a 6 row repeat chevron lace stitch. Uses one skein 50 grams 200 - 214 yards (183 - 196 m) of Worsted Weight Yarn. Designed by Plymouth Yarn Design Studio
Curved Shoulder Scarf
Diamond lace edged scarf that sits nicely on the shoulders without sliding off. Uses one skein 100 grams of Worsted Weight Yarn. Designed by Barb Padwicki.
Lady Chadwick Cap
One skein hat with a cabled brim knit first and then the body of the hat is knit in an easy slipped stitch texture. Uses one skein 100 grams of Worsted Weight Yarn. Or you can knit the brim in a contrasting color. Designed by Quirky Bird Knits.
First Day of Spring Scarf
One skein scarf knit with only a one row repeat. Uses one skein 100 grams of Worsted Weight Yarn. Designed by Anna Sorgert.
Langbrook Cowl
An elegant cowl with cables and lacework fastened with buttons that give a variety of options for wearing. Pink and gray cowls knit with one skein 100 grams of Worsted Weight Yarn. Designed by JimiKnits
Hollenhorst Scarf
Scarf with a tilted block lace pattern in an 8 row repeat. Designed for one skein 100 grams of Worsted Weight Yarn, it's especially great for handspun. But this scarf can be knitted with just about any yarn and needle combination that you find enjoyable. Designed by Nancy Barrett
VK Live Scarf
Easy triangular scarf knit with one half garter ridge and the second half in garter stitch. Uses one skein 100 grams of Worsted Weight Yarn. Designed by Lion Brand Yarn
Patterns for Purchase
Blackberry Banded Cowl
Easy cowl knit flat in stockinette with pretty blackberry stitch border. Uses one skein of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Erin Dunlap
Allotment Hat
One skein hat in three styles, fold up brim, a relaxed fit and a slouch. 3 Sizes. Uses one skein 200 - 220 yards (183 - 201 m) of Worsted yarn. Designed by virginia sattler-reimer
Adornment Scarf
Reversible diamond lace scarf suitable for all weights of yarn. It is easily resized by adding or removing lace repeats. Pictured scarf used one skein of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Heather Grant
- See more pics and get the knitting pattern on Lovecrafts
- Get the recommended Malabrigo Yarn Worsted yarn
Mossy Lane Hat
This one skein hat combines a mixture of ribbing and twists to create a beautiful texture which adds warmth and comfort to this hat, all without having to use a cable needle. Knit with one skein of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Sarah McCallum
Kelly Keyhole Scarf
Pull through scarf knit with a cable and lace design. Uses one skein of worsted weight yarn. Designed by Emily J. Designs - Girlpower Knits
Double Twist Beanie
Hat knit with a 2 row repeat with one skein of worsted weight yarn in sizes from child 2 years to adult large. Instructions to knit flat or in the round. Designed by RedBasketCrafts.com
