Quick One-Skein Project Ideas
Here are a few one-skein knitting projects to do that are highly likely to bring you satisfaction especially if you want to do a stash dive and use up some yarn in your collection.
Lately, Sophie Scarves have been my take-along knitting since all of my other current WIPs require focus. And actually, Sophies aren’t completely mindless. I have totally been increasing on either side instead of the same side. So, with the third cast on, I have a marker to at least warn me, hehe. But the wrongly knitted finished object (light grey) still looks alright to me. I’m hoping the stitches look better after I block them.
One more thing, with the purple one I’ve started, I’m doing different increasing/decreasing techniques that are already making it look better. I’ve come to learn that, through much practice, my knitting looks more refined with certain techniques depending on the kind of yarn and needles I am using. It’ll be fun comparing the differences when I’m done.
One Skein Knitting Projects
Remember these ideas for the next time you peruse your yarn stash wondering what to do with it all.
• Hats
• Cowls
• Infinity Scarves
• Mittens
• Low-calf or Ankle Socks
• Boot Toppers
• Headbands
• Neckties
• Baby Accessories
My Sophie Scarves; one completed, two in progress.
The Sophie Scarf is worked back and forth in one piece, from tip to tip in garter stitch with built-in i-cord edges. The smaller size Sophi
Update:
I frogged my previous two Sophie Scarf WIPs and restarted two. I found bamboo linen cotton (jade) and pima silk cotton yarn (cranberry) in my stash 😀 in colors I love. And I remembered that the silky cotton feels better on my skin.
Meanwhile, I’m searching for a “cotton candy blue” cashmere silk skein for my daughter.
She requested “cotton candy blue.”
I don’t know what cotton candy blue specifically looks like but it sounds adorable.
Keisha
