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Do you need to whip up a last-minute gift? These one skein crochet scarf projects work up quickly, in just a few hours or over a weekend. They’re also a great way to use up random single skeins from your yarn stash!
With winter quickly on its way out, if you want to make some warm winter accessories, you will need to crochet fast! These one skein crochet projects work up quickly, many of them in just an hour or two.
As well as being quick, these one-skein patterns are also economical. We’ve all got those single skeins left over from various crochet projects. Or did you ever buy a single ball of yarn on impulse because of its gorgeous colors? Why go out and buy a new skein when you can make one of these amazing crochet scarves from random skeins you already have?
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10 Single Skein Crochet Patterns for Scarves
This selection of great patterns includes lots of simple scarf patterns that use basic crochet stitches and one- or two-row repeats. They’re great for making while watching TV or having a conversation with your family and friends. They’re also great for when you need a quick crochet project for a gift.
Although these patterns all use basic stitches, there’s still a wide variety in type of yarn, hook size, and style of scarf. You’ll find traditional flat scarves, infinity scarves and cowls, and two different triangle scarf patterns. They vary from thick and warm to lightweight. So you should easily find a project to fit your climate, fashion sense, and yarn stash.
Tunisian Crochet Triangle Scarf
This Tunisian crochet scarf pattern uses the Tunisian simple stitch and the Tunisian top stitch. Together, these stitches create a uniquely-textured shawl that can be worn as an everyday accessory.
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If you’ve never tried Tunisian crochet before, this scarf is a great introduction to the world of Tunisian crochet, and specifically how to increase (hint: it’s literally just an extra ch 1 after the last stitch of each return pass). I’ve also included a couple of really detailed Tunisian stitch tutorials so that you can successfully complete this beautiful shawl pattern.
You can find the easy crochet pattern for the ONE SKEIN TUNISIAN CROCHET TRIANGLE SCARF right here on my site!
One Skein Chevron Scarf
This gorgeous scarf features the Peephole Chevron stitch, which is a simple one-row repeat that’s easy to memorize. Once you get going, you can easily whip up this scarf in an evening while watching your favorite shows.
Bulky-weight self-striping yarn creates a beautiful, multicolored scarf with no color changes. That means never having to cut off your yarn or weave in ends, which can be time-consuming in itself.
You’ll find the free pattern for the ONE SKEIN CHEVRON SCARF here.
Easy Shell Stitch Scarf
This beautifully-textured scarf uses a two-row repeat of double crochet shell stitches, which is easy to remember and works up very quickly. The designer used an ombre yarn. But for different looks, you could try a solid or variegated color of worsted weight yarn as well.
Using this pattern, you can make a traditional flat scarf an infinity scarf as pictured. For an infinity scarf, you’ll stitch the ends together to make a loop. To make a traditional scarf, simply leave the ends open.
Get the free crochet pattern for the shell stitch scarf AT THIS SITE.
Full Skein Scarf
Not only does this Tunisian crochet scarf take one skein, but it uses exactly one 436-yard skein of sport of DK weight yarn, which is a typical yardage for yarn hanks that you might find at a local yarn shop. So there’s very little waste at the end of your project.
Tunisian full stitch gives it a sleek and beautiful texture. You can also create all sorts of interesting color effects by holding two strands of fingering weight yarn together. So this simple pattern yields an eye-catching scarf in practically no time.
You can get the free full skein scarf pattern BY CLICKING HERE.
Pink Riff Crochet Lace Scarf
This stunning lace scarf is the perfect choice for chilly spring days when you just need a light layer to add a touch of warmth. Repeating rows of shells and chains create an airy, open stitch pattern. And you can make your own with just one skein of fingering weight yarn.
This pattern is a great stash buster, as you can also use up a small amount of yarn from a second skein to add a contrasting border in a bright color. But if you want to make it strictly a one-skein project, it would be beautiful in a single color as well.
You’ll find the free one-skein crochet scarf pattern by CLICKING HERE.
Sophie One Skein Infinity Scarf
This pretty one skein infinity scarf alternates half double crochet stitches with clusters of two single and one double crochet in a simple one-row repeat. The technique is easy to crochet and makes a thick and cozy fabric.
The pattern calls for bulky yarn and a 7.0 mm crochet hook, which means it works up super quickly. So it’s perfect for a last-minute gift or when you need a warm winter accessory right now!
To get the easy pattern for the crochet infinity scarf, FOLLOW THIS LINK.
Winter’s Blush Cowl
The body of this cowl is crocheted using a modified double crochet moss stitch, or extended moss stitch. This variation creates a dense fabric with fewer holes than a traditional single crochet moss stitch. So it’s perfect for a sturdy scarf with that will protect you from cold winds.
If you make the cowl a little longer, it can also work as an infinity scarf. But in that case, the designer indicates that the infinity scarf version will probably use more than one skein.
To get the free crochet cowl pattern, VISIT THIS BLOG POST.
One Skein Boucle Scarf
Have you ever bought a single hank of luxury yarn because it was just too beautiful to resist? And now you have no idea what to make with it? Well, if it’s a fingering weight boucle yarn, you can make this beautiful scarf! The rich texture of the yarn means you can use a simple stitch and still produce an interesting fabric.
Note that although it is a #2 yarn weight, because of the slubs, it works up more like a #3 (DK weight) yarn. So the designer recommends that you size up your hook for this project.
FOLLOW THIS LINK to get the free pattern for this boucle scarf.
Beginner Crochet Scarf
If you’re a beginner looking to practice your tension and stitch work, this half double crochet scarf is the perfect way to do that. More experienced crocheters will also appreciate this simple project as a break from more complicated patterns or for when you need a project that doesn’t require focused attention.
As with many one-skein scarf patterns, you can still incorporate several colors by using a self-striping yarn. The scarf pictured here is made with one skein of Lion Brand Mandala Ombre, a worsted yarn that comes in lots of gorgeous colorways.
CLICK HERE for the beginner-friendly scarf pattern.
One Skein 3-Day Scarf
You can make this beautiful crochet scarf in two or three days, working off an on, which makes it a great weekend project. It’s portable, too, so you can easily take it along on all your weekend adventures.
The finished scarf measures approximately 5 inches wide and 106 inches long and actually didn’t even use the entire skein of yarn. So if you or your recipient is tall, you can still make a substantially long scarf with just one skein!
The free pattern is available at the THISLINK.
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