One Skein Scarf Pattern Recommendations
We love to have a list of one skein patterns that we can dip into between knitting projects, travelling or waiting at in queues. They are easy to bring with you and a joy to wear when the weather calls for a warm neck. Check out our recommendations below and our yarn bases that would be wonderful to use.
To the Sea Shawlette by Kelene Kinnersly
- Find the pattern on Ravelry
- Difficulty: Advanced Beginner
- Yarn Weight Fingering: Meterage: 400 yards (366 m)
- We recommend: Merino Singles or Moon
Notes: The Sea Shawlette is a great one-skein project you can take with you on vacation. No worrying about charts or different stitch patterns. It is knitted sideways and on the bias, for a longer leaner shawlette or scarf.
Pattern includes instructions for adjusting the size and two options, one for a skein under 400 yds and one for those slightly larger skeins.
Memento By Jacqui Verbeek
- Find the pattern on Ravelry
- Difficulty: Advanced Beginner
- Yarn Weight Fingering: 437 yards (400 m)
- We recommend: LITLG Fine Sock
Notes: This is a small, light crescent-shaped shawl made from one skein of sock-weight yarn. Sections of garter stitch are followed by sections of simple diagonal lace, creating a defined, yet beautiful fabric.
This pattern is perfect for beginners who want to try lace for the first time, experienced knitters who are looking for a simple knit that doesn’t require much pattern reading or those looking to make a knit for a gift!
Ginger Scarf by Dorothy Offeciers
Find the pattern on Ravelry
- Difficulty: Medium
- Yarn Weight: Lace + Sport = DK
- Meterage: 87-252 yards 80-230 m
- We recommend: LITLG Sport
Notes: It’s a fun, quick knit and a perfect stash-busting project. The Ginger Scarf is an elegant, triangular little scarf. It comes in 3 different sizes: S, M, and L. It’s knitted back and forth, starting at the tip of the scarf. You work increases in every 4th row, until you reach the widest point at the center. You then work decreases in every 4th row until you reach the other tip.
Pictured: LITLG Sport color: Tangerine by Ravelry user Knitworthytoricat
Secret Skein by Stephanie Lotven
Find the pattern on Ravelry
- Difficulty: Advanced Beginner
- Yarn Weight: Fingering
- Meterage: 300-440yards 274-402m
- We recommend: LITLG Singles
Notes: The Secret Skein cowl was designed for that special, stand-alone skein that you have tucked away. Using just one skein of yarn, this cowl is an uncomplicated knit and a wearable shape. As a bonus, this design is especially fun to knit in those tricky tonal, speckled and variegated yarns. Yardage can be easily adjusted.
Tulipanes by Lucía Ruiz de Aguirre
Find the pattern on Ravelry
- Skill level: Medium Difficult
- Yarn Weight: Fingering
- Meterage: 420 yards (384 m)
- We recommend: LITLG Fine Sock
Notes: This pattern is part of her #OneSkeinProject, a collection of single-skein shawls designed by Lucía. Work your way through the series of patterns for any 4 special people in your life, or better yet, for yourself!
We think any of our variegated colors would really shine in this pattern!
We’ve put together a list of autumn scarves that each require just one skein of yarn. Many of these would make wonderful gifts, or even a treat for yourself! Be sure to double-check your meterage or yardage to make sure you have enough yarn for your project.