Free knitting patterns for shawls, baby clothes, hats, mittens, and more that use only one skein or ball of the recommended yarn. Many of the patterns are free. Updated 8/4/25.
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Free Patterns
Pyramid Pods
Cute pouches or gift bags knit flat in a 6 row basket rib texture. Perfect for holding knitting notions too! 3 sizes 10 cm/4 in., 11.5 cm/4.5 in., 12.5 cm/5 in.. Uses less than one skein DK weight yarn. Designed by Ellen Kapusniak.
Blue Cable Mitts
Fingerless mitts with a staghorn cable pattern on the back. Uses one skein Sport weight yarn. Designed by Reah Janise Kauffman.
Ridged Stripes Knit Hat
A one skein hat designed to showcase self-striping yarn with a 4 round repeat slipped stitch pattern. Uses one skein Chunky weight yarn. Designed by Caron.
Shell Steps Cowl
Lovely lace cowl knit with a 5 round repeat shell lace. Uses one skein Sport weight yarn. Designed by Veronica Ory.
Baby Jiffy Knit Sweater
Baby cardigan knit seamlessly from the top down and embellished with bobbles. Size 6 to 9 months. with some instructions for adapting to other sizes. Uses one skein DK weight yarn. Designed by Cathy Waldie.
Huggable Booties
Baby booties with cuffs knit flat. Uses less than one skein DK or Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Hush I'm Counting.
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Just A Cable Scarf
Fun scarf created on one statement cable. Uses just one skein of Sport (pictured), DK, or Aran weight yarn. Designed by Maia Discoe.
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Peeping Hearts Shawl
One skein triangle shawl with a border of lace hearts knit with in one skein of Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Reah Janise Kauffman
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Wee David Vest
Baby and child sized baby vest knit in garter stitch with slip stitch detail. Sizes for newborn and 3 months use one skein of Worsted weight yarn. Additional sizes 6 months to 6 years included and require more yarn. Designed by Taiga Hilliard.
Ladawan's Shawl
Flouncy one skein crescent shaped shawl that sits nicely on the shoulders. Knit with eyelet increase in the body and a ruffled border that forms a scalloped edge. Uses one skein of Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Kay Meadors.
One Skein Wonder Scarf
Easy shawlette that showcases the beauty of variegated yarn as it is knit from corner to edge, highlighting the color changes in the skein on the bias. Uses one skein of DK weight yarn. Designed by Amanda Kremer.
Polly Polipo
Toy octopus is the perfect size for little ones to cuddle. Size 5” high, 10” around, with 4” legs. Uses less than one skein of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Marnie Ann Joyce.
Lumikukka Knitted Gloves
Elegant gloves with floral lace motif motif on the back with leaves and blossom. I think these could make lovely gloves for a wedding or other events. Uses one skein of DK weight yarn. Designed by Lea Petäjä.
Cable Boot Cuffs
Boot toppers knit flat. Uses less than one skein of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by The Blue Mouse.
Easy Knit Beanies Duo
3 sizes, 2 styles, 1 skein! These easy unisex hats can be knit in your choice of ribbed texture. 3 sizes for the whole family. Uses less than one skein of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Deja Joy .
Cable Messenger Bag
One skein shoulder bag knit flat in one long rectangle and then seamed into a tube. The strap is macrame but I would probably knit a strap myself instead. Since the pattern uses less than one skein of Worsted weight yarn, you should have enough left for a strap. Designed by Susan Frick.
Patterns for Purchase
Deep Winter Hat
Hat with rich and sumptuous cables knit with one skein of DK weight yarn. Designed by WoolandPineDesigns.
Dream Ridges Shawlette
Easy asymmetric sideways triangle scarf with decorative eyelet edging. Perfect for that one-skein treasure of fingering weight yarn. Designed by KeleneDesigns.
Cable That Bag!
Cabled drawstring bag knit with one skein of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Chrissy Gardiner.
Bricks and Mortar Triangular Shawl
One skein shawl with garter edging that looks like open decorative brickwork knit with one skein of Fingering weight yarn. Designed by coolwooldesign.
