Mini Skein Crochet Round up
Did you receive a wonderful set of mini skeins this year and lost on what to make with them?
Well I’ve compiled a list of patterns that are perfect for mini skeins, scrap projects or well… anything!
New to the idea of mini skeins? No problem, let me introduce you! Mini skeins are typically smaller skeins that are about 20 gems each. You can find them in a themed collection sold by your favorite indie dyer or maybe you have gathered a few smaller skeins over the years.
Some of my favorite mini skein sets are sold by Montana Crochet, The Frosted Stitch, Passion Knits, Hue Loco and Casual Fashion Queen.
These patterns are also great for all of the little scraps that you have laying around. A scrappy project is the best way to use up every bit of yarn you have!
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1) Just Feel Festive Shawl by Caleisha Ryan
This lovely wrap is adjustable in length and width. It has a hypnotic stitch pattern that will keep you interested from beginning to end. Get the pattern on Ravelry.
2) The Juniper Cowl by Toni of TLYarnCrafts
This Cowl is has been a runaway hit this year. It’s beginner friendly and if those puff stitches aren’t the funnest to work up I don’t know what is. Look the combinations are endless so definitely give this one a try. You can find this pattern on Ravelry or from TLYarnCraft’s Website.
3) Intentions Wrap by KnotBadBritt
My first design of 2022 si ready to gobble all of your mini skeins and scraps right up. This wrap utilizes a hypnotic undulating wave pattern that provides incredible drape. Find the Intentions Wrap on my website or on Ravelry.
4) Sugar Stripe Infinity Scarf by Eat.Wander.Crochet
This double thick infinity scarf is perfect for your most tonal and most variegated skeins. Rox describes this as a crochet and TV marathon kind og project, and I’d have to agree! Grab the pattern on Ravelry.
5) Advent Fringe Shawl by 1DogWoof
ChiWei combines texture and classic stitches to create this beautiful triangle shawl. It is so fun! You can find on Ravelry.
Short on time? Pin now and read later!
6) KBB Shawl by KnotBadBritt
OneOfAKate is showing off exactly what you can do with a few mini skeins! Her version is divine! A perfect example of how to use mini skeins with a solid colored skein to bring continuity to the project. Learn about the details of her KBB Shawl here. You can find the KBB Shawl on my website or Ravelry.
7) Orchid Path Shawl by Tian Connaughton
While this shawl is made with a solid skein and a fade cake, you can easily switch out the fade cake for mini skeins! Youc an find this pattern on Ravelry.
8) Small Victories Scarf by April Rongero of Xoxotiya
Have only a few skeins or scraps but still want to work up something gorgeous? April has got you covered. Grab your copy on Ravelry.
9) Legacy of Love by Nkese Lewis
This is Nkese’s debut pattern and she’s a beauty. It is a gorgeous lightweight shawl and one of the few available in Tunisian crochet. You can grab your copy on Ravelry.
10) Jeweled Facets by KnotBadBritt
Originally designed for JImmy Beans Shawl 2021 Shawl club, this pattern uses 12 mini skeins to create a beautiful fade. Grab your copy here or on Ravelry.
This is just a small sample of patterns I’ve found and I’d love to continue to highlight patterns using mini skeins. I’ll be doing my best to keep a Pinterest board updated with the best projects for mini skeins!
Did I share your favorite mini skein project? If not, leave your favorite in the comments.