I developed an app for iOS and iPadOS to help you keep track of your stash. I hope you’ll check it out! apps.apple.com/us/app/yarn-store-stash-tracker/id1622439630
Just found you on RUclips and subscribed. Excited to see so many men interested in knitting. I’m a nurse and I always like to see men and women crossing those ridiculous, invisible and divisive boundaries that society has imposed.
As someone living in a warmer climate, there's only so many shawls/hats/cowls I can justify making. For anyone else in this scenario, here's my current favorite one-skein project: Find a fun doily pattern. You don't have to knit the whole thing, just go as far as you can then bind off. (I can recommend Stor Lysedug, a free vintage pattern, but any circular shaped pattern will work.) Once it's been blocked, mount it in a hoop and hang on the wall. (I've used anything from 6" embroidery hoops to 24" floral hoops) Ta-da! A beautiful piece of wall art. I especially love this for showing off new knitting techniques and beautiful hand-dyed single skeins.
Caleb, You're always such a positive voice for our fiber community with great ideas for us male knitters. I always looking forward to anything you post on your channel!
Because as a male knitter you feel like an abused minority? Or do you think all those youtube vids with female knitting instructors are inferior???? Mansplaining bias?
Well, this video is basically a lifesaver, thank you. I have a particular disorder that maybe some of you here in this thread can relate to: every time I see a yarn sale, I buy skeins like I’m preparing for the Apocalypse. Like, before the world ends and civilization breaks down, I’m making sure that I have ENOUGH YARN. But, I’ve recently been going through my yarn collection - okay, hoard, but let’s not get hung up on labels - and realized that I don’t recall what project I bought 99% of the yarn for. At the time I bought it, I had a particular item in mind but who can remember after so long? I’ve resolved to install a new tracking policy and actually write things down the next time I buy yarn but, in the meantime, I have all these orphaned skeins of yarn and I’m not really sure what to knit with them. So, these ideas are super helpful! Thanks!!
Hitchhiker shawl! Garter stitch with a “step” along one edge and a steady increase on the other side. You just knit until you are out of yarn. Perfect!
Those two fingering weight shawls are perfect! My husband surprised me with a skein of green and a skein of orange a while back and I haven’t figured out what to do with it yet. I’m a beginner knitter and I think I’m going to give those patterns a try
Many of these are lovely! I'm a loom knitter (arthritis in my hands), and I love that the simple patterns you chose can be fairly easily converted to loom patterns. As you said, we've *all* got those ohmygodilovethisyarn single skeins, so it's great to get more ideas on what to actually do with them!
Sockhead Slouch Hat is my go-to project for a super fun, customizable hat pattern that works perfectly for fingering weight skins that might be a bit loud to be combined with other yarns. Great list! Definitely added a few to my queue on Ravelry.
I made 4 of them last year and they are so good. such a simple pattern but works up nicely and quite quickly. a great option for gift knits if you like to make things for other people.
Ooh, I made a bunch of Fisherman's Rib toques for christmas last year. Each hat took two days to knit up and i used the Malabrigo Rasta yarn. 1 skein did one toque with a bit left over. I've got the leftovers waiting so i can do a rainbow toque whenever i get all the colours. The pattern was from the churchmouse yarns and teas. (Fisherman's rib beanie). Toques come out super warm and snuggly. So It is more of a cold day, easy walk toque than a "let's shovel the drive" toque. Currently knitting a "lets shovel the drive" toque for my dad since the last one was too warm.
Love the video! If anyone has a very special baby in their lives, there are lots of one skein patterns for babies! It can be tough with the fancy yarns, because they are usually hand wash only, and when I gift baby knits I gave a policy of machine wash only so as not to make parents crazy, but I love using special skeins for my own baby!
that’s such a great point with regard to giving gifts! the last thing you want to do is give someone something that will cause headaches! making sure you use easy to care for yarns is so thoughtful!
I made a so-called weather blanket for my great granddaughter! Her mom looked up the temperatures from the year she was born to the year 2023 in January! Turned out great
I live in a warm climate. Our hat and scarf season is short so I don’t knit a lot of these. I have enjoyed making stuffed critters (frogs, bunnies, etc.) with my excess yarn.
My sister gave me the most beautiful open cardigan and I am so in love with it, that I want to learn to knit just to make more! I knitted just a bit when I was young, but never learned anything beyond a basic straight stitch. I'm ready to learn!
Haven't been on here in a while but wanted to update you that I'am now a knitting queen,I have watched videos on here like yours and have learned so much,thank you for being a wonderful teacher,soon I will take the time to lear to crochet
Watching you is delight! I'm a fairly new knitter-not very good but enjoy knitting anyway. I actually stumbled across one of your videos on 5 things that experienced knitters do and now I'm hooked. I plan to watch a lot more of your videos. Thanks!
I really love "The Romanticist's Bandana" ! A cute little bandana that can be worked in lots of weights/needles for different bandana vibes. I love wearing it as a head band, a little scarf, or for decoration even !
My picknis a fisherman's rib cuff hat with your choice of thermal stitch variant. Fun, knits up easy and makes a great gift for the holidays or for your average hiking,biking, running, or working in the cold, nut. I particularly like that fisherman's rib is forgiving on your forehead compared to other simple rib patterns. Many of them get itchy and dense over time but the stitches loft tends to prevent that.
I enjoyed your video, and really want to knit the Venezia shawl. Was also excited to see the Orbit cowl, and excited to see it’s a free pattern… thanks for including it!
I’ve used some of these patterns but currently knitting a stack of “boomerang” shawls from single skeins of fingering weight yarn. Nice edges the pattern is simple garter stitch. Great for TV watching or while talking with friends. They are versatile, easily wrapped as a cowl around the neck or worn hanging open on the front of a jacket or sweater. I’m putting a dent in my sock yarn stash!
Helen Stewart has some great single skein shawls, too. Spindrift, pebble beach. And chunky hats can be made with a single skein of fingering weight if you chain ply it! That's my go-to when I have a crazy hand-dyed skein and no idea what to do with it.
What a nice little video. I guess I will swatch from now on.. i know enough to block and I’d love yo win those needles. My next pattern is a self striping sweater but I am determined to learn to do color work. As a quilter, I love working with color.
@@DrowninginYarn I do have a cat pattern I bought from www.theknittingnetwork.co.uk/rainbow-cat-toy-knitting-pattern can't find it on ravelry though. So may not be available I the US, I'm not sure (UK here) This uses a self striping yarn but I figured I could substitute it for scraps
My favorite single skein project is the C2C Moss Stitch blanket by Polly Plum. It can be made with any weight of yarn and can be made to any size. It is my go-to pattern for everything from washcloths to multi-skein blankets.
I'm so excited to have discovered your channel! I loved all of the patterns you showed, and knowing ahead of time that they all use one skein makes it so easy! I've go so many single skeins if gorgeous yarns - imbexcited to get started on one of them! Thank you!
I crochet but enjoy the concept of one skein projects. You are so right sometime you don't want to mix yarn. Also I buy a little more for project not to need skeins later. Yarn could be discontinued and color match isn't easy if you do not buy enough the first time. So I have several leftover skeins. Great shout out to other designers.
I just loved, loved, loved this episode. My daughter just sent me a gazillion single skeins and I was wondering what to knit with them. You have just saved me time looking through another gazillion patterns. Thanks so much. Oh just one thing: I wish you would just slow down just a little bit. I’m out of breath by the time I’m done watching your podcast.
A fun list of one skein wonders. The Jason Cashmere hat spoke to me - hope to make it this fall. The Close to You shawl, Kindness Shawl and Workday scarf all take one skein.
Jason’s Cashmere Hat was my very first cable project. Excellent pattern for someone who wants to try cables for the first time! Lots of great suggestions. Thanks! ✌🏼💚🧶
I was given a massive single skein of electric blue mohair, possibly only 50g in weight but maybe 100g - and no ball band. I am making the Mohair Minimalist top by Kuduja. Free on Ravelry. I am tweaking it for plus size and prepared for running out of yarn part-way down the torso and either keeping it cropped or colour blocking with a darker mohair yarn. However l think it might just be long enough and certainly would work with one skein for the original S/M size.
Messy Bun Hat, as a runner with very long thick hair, we don't always need a full hat. I use any weight yarn and pattern, when nearing end of yarn or 11 to 12 inch circumference, bind off. Also, just above ribbing, I make a 2 inch button hole for wearing a low pony tail. My running friends and I love them.
whenever i want to knock out a one skein project without increases/decreases to keep track of, i default to cotton kitchen towels. one skein of cotton can also make 2 textured dishcloths!
For fingering weight, just about any pair of socks up to women's medium would fit the bill. Women's large may or may not need a little extra. I suggest doing those toe-up, and sticking to patterns that have a repeated set of rounds on the leg. Then you can start the cuff when the yarn starts to run out, and bind off when you're getting down to the wire.
my go-to shawl is Martina Behm’s Hitchhiker shawl. it works well with multi-colored yarns, like Crazy Zauberball. I was hoping you’d have more suggestions for variegated or striped yarns. Cable pattterns need a solid (or nearly solid) color to show the cables.
Caleb, Thank you for this very informative vlog. I am a new viewer and I must say, you are an outstanding presenter. You speak so well and you really know your stuff. Thank you for taking on this commitment. I look forward to watching your other videos and journeying with you as a knitter.
These were great! I’m new to knitting (crocheter for 24 years) and just starting to build my knitting pattern library. There are some beautiful choices here! I especially loved the Spruce Grouse Hat and the Orbit shawl!
Thanks Caleb! I have a project for all of the (small number of) skeins I have. I was gifted 2 minis and one skein of Lavender Lune Marino/Nylon (fingering). I don't necessarily want to make socks with the Marino, so I will have a look for a 'one ball of yarn' pattern that will work. The minis, alas, are stuck being cuffs, heels and toes.
I've knit the Venezia Shawl....it was a joy from start to finish and the end product rocks! I really want to make a few more...... Thanks for a bunch of new to me patterns, Caleb!
Paris in Berlin by Joni Locatelli is a beautiful cowl knit in fingering weight; I used a Madelinetosh sock yarn from m stash. Highly recommend the pattern, written and charted instructions -a great travel project
i pretty much only buy hand-dyed fingering weight yarns, mainly for environmental reasons. it's expensive, so i'm more limited than i would be if i was just shopping at michael's, but i think it's worth it. those yarns usually come in 400-500 yard hanks, and i can usually get not just a hat but a pair of matching mitts out of that! i don't have very big hands tho tbf
I’ve made so many Violet Waffle hats! It’s great for using up left over fingering yarn if you hold it double. If you use different colors you get a great Marled look.
I love your videos. Did I miss the give a way of the knitting needles? If so bummer. I am a newbie at this craft so I am looking at which kind of needles to get to start this journey. My friend has spun some Alpaca/bamboo yarn for me to try to knit some socks!!! Thank you for your advice
Great suggestions! I'd love to see a companion video for a coordinating pair of skeins. I tried to get ahead of not buying single skeins by focusing on buying variegated/tonal pairs, but I find myself struggling to pick out patterns for those too!
A group of us make Prayer Shawls at church. Some are knit some are crocheted. When I get a lot of leftover yarn, I start, no matter if it’s less than 10 inches or if it is “row and 1/2”. Crochet till it rubs out and pick another piece. I deliberately to not design the colors to be in a certain order. have named it “Joseph’s Prayer Shawl of Many Colors”.
Orbit is so lovely and for sure my favorite. I love your videos and so fun because my Grandson's name is Caleb. He is so cute just like you. He just turned 15.
Thanks Caleb! Great video. Another great one skein project for fingering yarn is the Stormy Sky shawl which is a free pattern. It's the same size as a regular shawl as opposed to the smaller shawlettes which are normally advertised as one skein projects.
I’m a crocheter so knitting is not my forte….but there are many charities that are listed on a You Tube sight that would love some items that you make with bits and pieces of yarn……one is soap bags for the homeless, another takes scarves and there’s always the need for military hats etc…..
One of my favorite one skeins is a free pattern called Reyna. It makes a lovely symmetrical triangle scarf that looks really flattering on men and women depending on the yarn you use. There are also several awesome hat patterns out now that use Super Bulky yarn... 2 balls = 2 hats... so it works out to one skein project in the end LoL
I knit Jason’s Cashmere for myself a few years ago. It was such a hit I was asked to make one for both sons, and their girlfriends a d two for my husband! It was a busy winter, but fun!! I highly recommend it and the traveling cables hat by purl soho. I’ve made multiples of that one too!
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I developed an app for iOS and iPadOS to help you keep track of your stash. I hope you’ll check it out!
apps.apple.com/us/app/yarn-store-stash-tracker/id1622439630
This video is perfect for those times when someone knows you’re a knitter so they gift you yarn… but only one skein
Oh my gosh! Yes! So true :-) Did you find a pattern you want to cast on?
Exactly! And for me I get to embarrassed to ask where they got it so I can go buy another because I'm afraid it'll insult their gift
Oh gosh, this goes double when you're a crocheter. Part of the reason I'm looking to get a little better at knitting. 😅
People gift you yarn ?
@Yulz that is soo smart, but I am also a very anxious person so I clam up and would rather not say anything
Just found you on RUclips and subscribed. Excited to see so many men interested in knitting. I’m a nurse and I always like to see men and women crossing those ridiculous, invisible and divisive boundaries that society has imposed.
As someone living in a warmer climate, there's only so many shawls/hats/cowls I can justify making. For anyone else in this scenario, here's my current favorite one-skein project:
Find a fun doily pattern. You don't have to knit the whole thing, just go as far as you can then bind off. (I can recommend Stor Lysedug, a free vintage pattern, but any circular shaped pattern will work.) Once it's been blocked, mount it in a hoop and hang on the wall. (I've used anything from 6" embroidery hoops to 24" floral hoops) Ta-da! A beautiful piece of wall art.
I especially love this for showing off new knitting techniques and beautiful hand-dyed single skeins.
@@ooohlaa13 I'm onescatterbrainednerd on instagram if you want to see some that I've done!
Linen yarns are good for cooler nights in warm climates.
Perfect video for people like me, who find a new yarn and say "Let's get ONE of each colorway!"
Jason's Cashmere is my favorite hat to knit for gifts! A classic knit look that's warm and fits both men and women.
Caleb, You're always such a positive voice for our fiber community with great ideas for us male knitters. I always looking forward to anything you post on your channel!
Thank you so much! That's a lovely compliment 💚
Because as a male knitter you feel like an abused minority? Or do you think all those youtube vids with female knitting instructors are inferior???? Mansplaining bias?
@@palomaalhambra2453 I think your negative comments are not helpful and unnecessary in keeping the fiber community a positive space for everyone.
Well, this video is basically a lifesaver, thank you.
I have a particular disorder that maybe some of you here in this thread can relate to: every time I see a yarn sale, I buy skeins like I’m preparing for the Apocalypse. Like, before the world ends and civilization breaks down, I’m making sure that I have ENOUGH YARN.
But, I’ve recently been going through my yarn collection - okay, hoard, but let’s not get hung up on labels - and realized that I don’t recall what project I bought 99% of the yarn for. At the time I bought it, I had a particular item in mind but who can remember after so long?
I’ve resolved to install a new tracking policy and actually write things down the next time I buy yarn but, in the meantime, I have all these orphaned skeins of yarn and I’m not really sure what to knit with them. So, these ideas are super helpful!
Thanks!!
Wash cloths for kitchen or bath, mug rugs, table toppers for candles, vases, lamps etc, my granddaughter loved doll blankets my friend made for her.
Great suggestions! Thanks!
Hitchhiker shawl! Garter stitch with a “step” along one edge and a steady increase on the other side. You just knit until you are out of yarn. Perfect!
Yes I would love to know how you do this as well! What’s a “step”?
The step is formed by binding off 5 stitches every 4 garter ridges. The pattern is by Martina Behm and is on Ravelry. Super easy and fabulous pattern.
I made a Hitchhiker in 2019 and it has been my cold-weather favorite ever since!
@@lauriephilemonoff6305 thank you so much!
Honestly you are so descriptive and you can tell you put a lot of thought and perfection in your videos. Truly amazing you inspire me to knit again.
Those two fingering weight shawls are perfect! My husband surprised me with a skein of green and a skein of orange a while back and I haven’t figured out what to do with it yet. I’m a beginner knitter and I think I’m going to give those patterns a try
I'm Irish, so my first thought was put a bit of white in and make it our flag themed!
Many of these are lovely! I'm a loom knitter (arthritis in my hands), and I love that the simple patterns you chose can be fairly easily converted to loom patterns. As you said, we've *all* got those ohmygodilovethisyarn single skeins, so it's great to get more ideas on what to actually do with them!
I didn’t even think about covering for a loom! that’s really cool!
I loom-knit too! I am always amazed at how converting patterns for it works out. And with a bit of practice you can develop quite the speed as well.
I have so many odd singles in my stash. I think I am going to do some of those cowls for Christmas gifts.
What a great idea! They will be both beautiful and QUICK!
Sockhead Slouch Hat is my go-to project for a super fun, customizable hat pattern that works perfectly for fingering weight skins that might be a bit loud to be combined with other yarns. Great list! Definitely added a few to my queue on Ravelry.
I have made the Jason's Cashmere Hat many times. It knits up fairly quickly and looks great.
I made 4 of them last year and they are so good. such a simple pattern but works up nicely and quite quickly. a great option for gift knits if you like to make things for other people.
Today I learned that I should just crochet if I only have one skein. Seriously. Coasters are a lot easier than shawls.
Ooh, I made a bunch of Fisherman's Rib toques for christmas last year. Each hat took two days to knit up and i used the Malabrigo Rasta yarn. 1 skein did one toque with a bit left over. I've got the leftovers waiting so i can do a rainbow toque whenever i get all the colours. The pattern was from the churchmouse yarns and teas. (Fisherman's rib beanie). Toques come out super warm and snuggly. So It is more of a cold day, easy walk toque than a "let's shovel the drive" toque. Currently knitting a "lets shovel the drive" toque for my dad since the last one was too warm.
I’ve made Jason’s cashmere! I highly recommend it- it was my first cable project and worked up stupid fast
Thankyou for your channel. I love it. I am a retired nurse age 75 and I love to knit. Love your ideas and programs.
Love the video! If anyone has a very special baby in their lives, there are lots of one skein patterns for babies! It can be tough with the fancy yarns, because they are usually hand wash only, and when I gift baby knits I gave a policy of machine wash only so as not to make parents crazy, but I love using special skeins for my own baby!
that’s such a great point with regard to giving gifts! the last thing you want to do is give someone something that will cause headaches! making sure you use easy to care for yarns is so thoughtful!
I made a so-called weather blanket for my great granddaughter! Her mom looked up the temperatures from the year she was born to the year 2023 in January! Turned out great
I live in a warm climate. Our hat and scarf season is short so I don’t knit a lot of these. I have enjoyed making stuffed critters (frogs, bunnies, etc.) with my excess yarn.
My sister gave me the most beautiful open cardigan and I am so in love with it, that I want to learn to knit just to make more! I knitted just a bit when I was young, but never learned anything beyond a basic straight stitch. I'm ready to learn!
Haven't been on here in a while but wanted to update you that I'am now a knitting queen,I have watched videos on here like yours and have learned so much,thank you for being a wonderful teacher,soon I will take the time to lear to crochet
Orbit shawl has also blown my mind!!! Thanks for these wonderful suggestions! Best, Carmen
Watching you is delight! I'm a fairly new knitter-not very good but enjoy knitting anyway. I actually stumbled across one of your videos on 5 things that experienced knitters do and now I'm hooked. I plan to watch a lot more of your videos. Thanks!
My favorite one skein pattern is a boomerang scarf. So versatile. Ive made and given away dozens in many fabulous yarns.
I really love "The Romanticist's Bandana" ! A cute little bandana that can be worked in lots of weights/needles for different bandana vibes. I love wearing it as a head band, a little scarf, or for decoration even !
My picknis a fisherman's rib cuff hat with your choice of thermal stitch variant. Fun, knits up easy and makes a great gift for the holidays or for your average hiking,biking, running, or working in the cold, nut. I particularly like that fisherman's rib is forgiving on your forehead compared to other simple rib patterns. Many of them get itchy and dense over time but the stitches loft tends to prevent that.
I enjoyed your video, and really want to knit the Venezia shawl. Was also excited to see the Orbit cowl, and excited to see it’s a free pattern… thanks for including it!
l love one skein knits, so glad you got this question and chose to answer it. Glad to find you here!
I’ve used some of these patterns but currently knitting a stack of “boomerang” shawls from single skeins of fingering weight yarn. Nice edges the pattern is simple garter stitch. Great for TV watching or while talking with friends. They are versatile, easily wrapped as a cowl around the neck or worn hanging open on the front of a jacket or sweater. I’m putting a dent in my sock yarn stash!
How am I going to decide….so many great choices! Thank you.
Helen Stewart has some great single skein shawls, too. Spindrift, pebble beach. And chunky hats can be made with a single skein of fingering weight if you chain ply it! That's my go-to when I have a crazy hand-dyed skein and no idea what to do with it.
I received for Christmas a bunch of different skeins of yarn from my son. Thanks for the ideas!
Purl soho traveling cable is beautiful, have made fingerless mitts many times!
I love knitting cowls. Thank you for suggesting this beautiful cowl pattern. 🙂
You have a very calming voice and are so encouraging. You make patterns sound so workable and eady. I love watching your videos!
Thank you so much!
What a nice little video. I guess
I will swatch from now on.. i know enough to block and
I’d love yo win those needles. My next pattern is a self striping sweater but
I am determined to learn to do color work. As a quilter, I love working with color.
Laulu shawl!! It is a lovely small kerchief with intricate pattern that reminds you of melody. A bit complicated but beautiful!
Thank you for your recommendations. I happened to be mulling over the same topic earlier today
Did you find any good patterns to make that aren’t mentioned?
@@DrowninginYarn I do have a cat pattern I bought from www.theknittingnetwork.co.uk/rainbow-cat-toy-knitting-pattern can't find it on ravelry though. So may not be available I the US, I'm not sure (UK here)
This uses a self striping yarn but I figured I could substitute it for scraps
My favorite single skein project is the C2C Moss Stitch blanket by Polly Plum. It can be made with any weight of yarn and can be made to any size. It is my go-to pattern for everything from washcloths to multi-skein blankets.
I'm so excited to have discovered your channel! I loved all of the patterns you showed, and knowing ahead of time that they all use one skein makes it so easy! I've go so many single skeins if gorgeous yarns - imbexcited to get started on one of them! Thank you!
I crochet but enjoy the concept of one skein projects. You are so right sometime you don't want to mix yarn. Also I buy a little more for project not to need skeins later. Yarn could be discontinued and color match isn't easy if you do not buy enough the first time. So I have several leftover skeins. Great shout out to other designers.
Thanks for the ideas. I like the fingering weight shawl ideas.
I just loved, loved, loved this episode. My daughter just sent me a gazillion single skeins and I was wondering what to knit with them. You have just saved me time looking through another gazillion patterns. Thanks so much. Oh just one thing: I wish you would just slow down just a little bit. I’m out of breath by the time I’m done watching your podcast.
I've made Jason's Cashmere Hat several times. Love it!
I love the Violet Waffles Hat. It looks very interesting to me. Thanks for showing us these wonderful patterns.
A fun list of one skein wonders. The Jason Cashmere hat spoke to me - hope to make it this fall. The Close to You shawl, Kindness Shawl and Workday scarf all take one skein.
Thanks for the suggestions!! I can't wait to see your Jason's Cashmere Hat!
Jason’s Cashmere Hat was my very first cable project. Excellent pattern for someone who wants to try cables for the first time! Lots of great suggestions. Thanks! ✌🏼💚🧶
Thanks for watching! And thanks for letting us know your experience 💚
Thanks for the recommendation. I've been meaning to learn cabelling so I'll keep that in mind:)
What a great video. Am definitely going to try some of these patterns.
I highly recommend Jason Cashmere’s hat. I’m a beginner knitter and this was my second cable project that went very smoothly
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! Glad to hear it went well for you!
I was given a massive single skein of electric blue mohair, possibly only 50g in weight but maybe 100g - and no ball band.
I am making the Mohair Minimalist top by Kuduja. Free on Ravelry. I am tweaking it for plus size and prepared for running out of yarn part-way down the torso and either keeping it cropped or colour blocking with a darker mohair yarn. However l think it might just be long enough and certainly would work with one skein for the original S/M size.
Messy Bun Hat, as a runner with very long thick hair, we don't always need a full hat. I use any weight yarn and pattern, when nearing end of yarn or 11 to 12 inch circumference, bind off. Also, just above ribbing, I make a 2 inch button hole for wearing a low pony tail. My running friends and I love them.
Good suggestion ☺️
whenever i want to knock out a one skein project without increases/decreases to keep track of, i default to cotton kitchen towels. one skein of cotton can also make 2 textured dishcloths!
Just found you! I'm so grateful for your insight.
I'm a fan of the boomerang shawl by Natasha Sills. 100 gramme of any weight yarn makes a beautiful and interesting shawl. She's on Ravelry.
I have made the Jason's cable hat several times for various male relatives. It's a great pattern, very easy cables and knits up fairly quickly.
The Reina shawl is a great one for one skein......I am going to do the Melodia Shawl...thanks so much.
Great selection of patterns and advice. Thanks!!
I'm a crocheter... But these make me wanna try my needles again 😉
For fingering weight, just about any pair of socks up to women's medium would fit the bill. Women's large may or may not need a little extra. I suggest doing those toe-up, and sticking to patterns that have a repeated set of rounds on the leg. Then you can start the cuff when the yarn starts to run out, and bind off when you're getting down to the wire.
I am binge watching all episodes...love you...
Thank you so much! I’m glad you’re enjoying my channel 💚
my go-to shawl is Martina Behm’s Hitchhiker shawl. it works well with multi-colored yarns, like Crazy Zauberball. I was hoping you’d have more suggestions for variegated or striped yarns. Cable pattterns need a solid (or nearly solid) color to show the cables.
Thank you for all the suggestions, I really like the 2 Shawls, and the cable hat. 😊
Thank you. Be Simple Shawl and Hitchhiker Shawl for fingering
Oh, I’ll have to have a look! Thank you 😊
Caleb,
Thank you for this very informative vlog. I am a new viewer and I must say, you are an outstanding presenter. You speak so well and you really know your stuff. Thank you for taking on this commitment. I look forward to watching your other videos and journeying with you as a knitter.
Great little video. Some nice christmas present projects.
Thank you! Which project do you want to make first?
@@DrowninginYarn shawls are always a crowd pleaser 😁
These were great! I’m new to knitting (crocheter for 24 years) and just starting to build my knitting pattern library. There are some beautiful choices here! I especially loved the Spruce Grouse Hat and the Orbit shawl!
Thanks Caleb! I have a project for all of the (small number of) skeins I have. I was gifted 2 minis and one skein of Lavender Lune Marino/Nylon (fingering). I don't necessarily want to make socks with the Marino, so I will have a look for a 'one ball of yarn' pattern that will work. The minis, alas, are stuck being cuffs, heels and toes.
What a great episode. Thank you for the ideas. Jason’s Cashmere hat is one of my favorites. It knits up especially beautiful in malabrigo Rios
I don't knit. I crochet. Still I found this video Interesting and charming. The patterns are all so beautiful that I might have to learn to knit.
Thank you so much!
I've knit the Venezia Shawl....it was a joy from start to finish and the end product rocks! I really want to make a few more......
Thanks for a bunch of new to me patterns, Caleb!
Great ideas here for single skeins. Love that you had a pattern for the different yarn weights.
Thanks! I missed Bulky, but I wanted to be sure to give some ideas for as much as possible! Glad you enjoyed it 💚
new knitter and new subscriber - this is a fabulous idea! I'm looking forward to trying some of these ideas.
Paris in Berlin by Joni Locatelli is a beautiful cowl knit in fingering weight; I used a Madelinetosh sock yarn from m stash. Highly recommend the pattern, written and charted instructions -a great travel project
i pretty much only buy hand-dyed fingering weight yarns, mainly for environmental reasons. it's expensive, so i'm more limited than i would be if i was just shopping at michael's, but i think it's worth it. those yarns usually come in 400-500 yard hanks, and i can usually get not just a hat but a pair of matching mitts out of that! i don't have very big hands tho tbf
The Stargazer Shawl from Gem Arrowsmith is a gorgeous one skein pattern for fingering weight!
I’ve made so many Violet Waffle hats! It’s great for using up left over fingering yarn if you hold it double. If you use different colors you get a great Marled look.
Such a great thing to mention! I absolutely love holding fingering weight yarn double! Thanks for the tip!
Nurmilintu is another great one-skein shawl. I have made several of them.
I made The Knitting Expat's "Shirestones hat" with one skein of worsted, and I love it! It has a double thick brim and is my go-to winter hat!
Oh, i'll check it out! Thanks for the recommendation!
I love your videos. Did I miss the give a way of the knitting needles? If so bummer. I am a newbie at this craft so I am looking at which kind of needles to get to start this journey. My friend has spun some Alpaca/bamboo yarn for me to try to knit some socks!!!
Thank you for your advice
Great suggestions! I'd love to see a companion video for a coordinating pair of skeins. I tried to get ahead of not buying single skeins by focusing on buying variegated/tonal pairs, but I find myself struggling to pick out patterns for those too!
Yes, without stripes!!!
www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/voruklettur
A group of us make Prayer Shawls at church. Some are knit some are crocheted. When I get a lot of leftover yarn, I start, no matter if it’s less than 10 inches or if it is “row and 1/2”. Crochet till it rubs out and pick another piece. I deliberately to not design the colors to be in a certain order. have named it “Joseph’s Prayer Shawl of Many Colors”.
Sounds like a great idea!
Orbit is so lovely and for sure my favorite. I love your videos and so fun because my Grandson's name is Caleb. He is so cute just like you. He just turned 15.
Great ideas! I've made three Jason Cashmere hats... I can't wait to try your other suggestions. Thanks for putting this video out!
You’re so welcome!
I've made the Jason cashmere hat too. It's a lovely pattern and a super cute hat.
I lived in Musselburgh 😀 you definitely pronounced that on point 😀 🏴
Thanks Caleb! Great video. Another great one skein project for fingering yarn is the Stormy Sky shawl which is a free pattern. It's the same size as a regular shawl as opposed to the smaller shawlettes which are normally advertised as one skein projects.
I'd love to see a video like this devoted to free patterns too!
Look up the Jefferson scarf. Triangle scarf. I use worsted weight yarn
I’ll look it up! Thanks 😊
Really enjoyed this. I might attempt the Barley Light hat on Ravelry.
I will be making a violet waffle hat for Knitting the Rainbow. Thanks for the suggestion. Also making some antler hats.
Oh, the antler hat is wonderful! I glad you found a pattern you like 😊💚
I’m a crocheter so knitting is not my forte….but there are many charities that are listed on a You Tube sight that would love some items that you make with bits and pieces of yarn……one is soap bags for the homeless, another takes scarves and there’s always the need for military hats etc…..
Very helpful video Caleb! I'm really excited about the Melodia Shawl and the Violet Waffles hat. Thanks!
You're so welcome! I"m glad you found some patterns you like!
One of my favorite one skeins is a free pattern called Reyna. It makes a lovely symmetrical triangle scarf that looks really flattering on men and women depending on the yarn you use.
There are also several awesome hat patterns out now that use Super Bulky yarn... 2 balls = 2 hats... so it works out to one skein project in the end LoL
Good morning Caleb thank you for this list (3.40 am) from Mooroolbark Victoria Australia 🇦🇺
Good morning! You're welcome and thank you for stopping by!
Loved the selection here!!
I knit Jason’s Cashmere for myself a few years ago. It was such a hit I was asked to make one for both sons, and their girlfriends a d two for my husband! It was a busy winter, but fun!! I highly recommend it and the traveling cables hat by purl soho. I’ve made multiples of that one too!
I liked the Spruce Grouse hat pattern and the Orbit shawl pattern. Thank you for some great ideas.
You’re so welcome!