One-Skein Wonders

Stretch a single skein of yarn into a complete knitted lace project. Knitters of all levels will be thrilled by the dizzying array of lace wonders that can be created with such a small fiber sample. Try your hand at an heirloom-quality lace shawl, light and airy curtains, cozy baby blankets, a dainty child's dress, and much more. With clear instructions for 101 projects contributed by designers and knitters from around the world, you'll be inspired to pull out your needles and get knitting. In the best-selling tradition of the One-Skein Wonders series, Lace One-Skein Wonders teaches knitters at every skill level how to knit elegant lace projects for babies to adults with just one skein of yarn.

For every lonely skein there is a perfect small pattern. In this compilation by Judith Durant, knitwear designers from across the United States offer their favorite little projects - each designed to use just one ball of yarn. Hats, scarves, bags, shawls, mittens, pillows, and other One-Skein Wonders® make fun and portable weekend projects. All 101 designs are pictured in a full-color project gallery, while clear instructions make it easy for knitters of every skill level to tie up some loose ends.    Judith Durant is the editor of the best-selling One-Skein Wonders series, which currently includes seven volumes; the author of Cable Left, Cable Right, Increase, Decrease, and Knit One, Bead Too; and the co-author of Knitting Know-How. Durant has been knitting for more than 50 years and has been writing and editing for more than 30 years. She currently lives in Lowell, Massachusetts.  Designer Possibilities for Your Single Skeins Brought to you by your favorite knitwear designers, here are 101 playful patterns, each requiring only a single ball of yarn. So choose an orphan skein from your secret stash and start stitching lively scarves, bags, hats, shawls, and dozens of other fun little projects. Bet you can't knit just one! Project Photos Introduction Lace Weight Fingering Weight Sport Weight DK/Light Worsted Weight Mohair Yarn Worsted Weight Heavy Worsted Weight Bulky Weight Novelty Yarn About the Designers Glossary Index

In this all-crochet addition to the One-Skein Wonders® series, Edie Eckman and Judith Durant offer 101 exciting crochet projects - including jewelry, scarves, bags, hats, dresses, and home decor items - that each use just one skein of yarn. With projects organized by yarn type and weight, you'll be crocheting lacy shrugs for the springtime and heavy-duty beanies for the snowy winter months. Whatever your experience level, you're sure to find a delightfully portable project that suits your individual style. From the best-selling One-Skein Wonders® series, a collection of projects for crocheters. Discover the possibilities in a single skein! More than 100 crochet patterns - organized by fiber weight so you can quickly find the best projects for your yarn - turn your orphan skeins into charming treasures.

This irresistible collection offers 101 original knitting projects for babies and toddlers - each using just a single skein of yarn! From mittens and hats to tees, sweaters, hoodies, pants, dresses, socks, and bootees, you'll find the perfect wearable for every child and every occasion. You'll also discover beautiful bibs, blankets, and sleep sacks, plus adorable stuffed toys, blanket buddies, and more. These beautiful projects were contributed by designers and crafters around the world, and each comes with complete step-by-step instructions and a photograph of the finished piece. Knit your beautiful single skeins into darling wearables, toys, blankets, and accessories for baby. Comforting and cozy for infants or stylish and sturdy for active toddlers, there's a perfect pattern for every child, every occasion.

Irresistible! This collection of 101 projects makes it easy and fun to crochet adorable clothes, toys, and accessories for the babies and toddlers you love. Each project uses just one skein of yarn, many take just a few hours to complete, and plenty are suitable for beginners. Hats and caps, bootees and socks, mitts, dresses, tops and bottoms - plus blankets, bibs, soft toys, bottle cozies, diaper bags, and more - there's something here for every baby! These original patterns were contributed by 54 designers around the world, and each one comes with complete instructions, charts, schematics, and beautiful photographs. The second totally crochet-focused collection in the best-selling One-Skein Wonders series (over 500,000 copies in print), with 101 projects to make for babies and toddlers. Judith Durant is the editor of the best-selling One-Skein Wonders series, which currently includes seven volumes; the author of Cable Left, Cable Right, Increase, Decrease, and Knit One, Bead Too; and the co-author of Knitting Know-How. Durant has been knitting for more than 50 years and has been writing and editing for more than 30 years. She currently lives in Lowell, Massachusetts.  Edie Eckman is the author of Connect the Shapes Crochet Motifs, Around the Corner Crochet Borders, Beyond the Square Crochet Motifs, The Crochet Answer Book, and Christmas Crochet for Hearth, Home & Tree, as well as co-editor of Crochet One-Skein Wonders® and Crochet One-Skein Wonders® for Babies. She is a nationally known teacher, designer, writer, and editor in both the crochet and knitting worlds. She lives in Waynesboro, Virginia. One skein of cuddly yarn is all you need to create each of these sweet wearables, blankets, toys, and accessories for the little ones in your life. This blockbuster collection of 101 projects features practical and fun gifts for babies and toddlers, as well as perfect patterns for crocheting a family heirloom. Introduction 1. Little Hats & Caps Morgan Beanie Baby Ringle Pink Camouflage Cap Wee Little Hat and Mittens Spring Petals Bonnet Bunny Hat Snowflakes Hat Heart Squared Hat Crocodile Stitch Pixie Hat Shine Bright, Day or Night A Winter Night's Hat Hope Beanie Little Tam Baby Duomo Cap Braided Headband Toddler's Watch Cap Squiggle Twins Autumn Beanie Flower Power Beret Queen Anne's Lace Beanie 2. Little Socks & Bootees Christening Bootees Pompom Bootees Baby Mocs Little Hearts Bootees Baby Crocs Monster Bootees Baby Mukluks Bumpy Bootees Teeny Tiny Socks Sunshine Boot Toppers Mommy & Me Leg Warmers 3. Little Tops & Dresses Dad & Me Necktie Shirts The Back's Where It's At Bolero Tiny Tango Vest Summer Kisses Cardigan Reversible Sweater Pretty in Pink In the Woods Vest Handsome Boy's Vest Kimono Shell Sweater Prism Pinafore Vintage Bluebell Sacque Pinwheel Vest Boy's Cardigan Rosetta Cardigan Unforgettable Vest Six-Button Vest Floral Lace Cardigan April Showers Cape Jumper Top Pistachio Gelato Jacket Justin's Jacket 4. Little Bottoms Ruffled Diaper Cover Buttoned-Up Diaper Cover Octagon Pants Drawstring Pants All Grow'd Up Skirt 5. Little Bibs & Washcloths Little Star Bib and Washcloth Bib Trio Sweet Pea Bib Ribbed Baby Bib Baby's Bath Set Waves and Patchwork Washcloths Burp Cloth 6. Little Toys Benjamin Bear Lil' Miss Lilly Kitty Kat Lovey Owl Puppet Ellie Bear Zip, Snap, and Button It! Effie Effalump Granny Bunny Buddy The Owl and the Pussycat Little Pegasus Cuddly Snuggly Elephant Goldie the Bouncing Fish Pocket Dolly 7. Little Blankets & Sacks Zucchini Sleep Sack and Cap Snuggly Wave Cocoon Cotton Play Mat Christening Cloud Ivory Dreams Blanket Flouncy Edged Blanket Va

Sock yarn isn't just for socks anymore! Veteran knitter Judith Durant presents 101 original projects that can be created from just a single skein of sock yarn, including adorable baby clothes, warm hats, beautiful scarves, and even a dog sweater. A quick and creative way to use up leftovers, many of these projects knit up in less than three hours. Adapted from designs contributed by yarn shops and crafters from throughout North America, knitters of all types will delight in these fun and stylish creations. Affordable, sturdy, and available in endless colorful variations, sock yarn inspires creativity and passion among knitters. Now you can choose from more than 100 patterns that use your sock-yarn single skeins in fresh exciting projects. Caps * Gloves * Cuffs * Scarves * Shawls * Shrugs * Bonnets * Booties * Bags * and, of course, Socks! More than Just Socks From Head to Toe (and Fingers, Too) Hats and Caps Mitts, Gloves, and Cuffs Socks It's a Wrap! Scarves and Neck Warmers Shawls Shimmy and Shrug Knits for Kids Small Wonders Clothes for Dolls Bag It and More Bags and Purses Decorative Wearables (Not) Just for the Home Appendix About the Designers Abbreviations Glossary Index

A little luxury goes a long way! Discover the treasures you can knit from single skeins of the expensive yarns you dream about. More than 100 patterns include elegant wraps and scarves, cuddly baby blankets, evening bags, and dozens of other projects destined to become cherished heirlooms. Indulge yourself with a small sampling of creamy cashmere, lustrous alpaca, seductive silk, exotic soy, or organic linen. The softest fibers make the greatest treasures, even in small doses. An Invitation to Indulge Project Photos Lace Weight Joel Bison Lace Scarf * Sweet Violet Silk-Cashmere Scarf * Bison Shawlette * Nancy Pygora-Merino Lace Scarf * Cashmere Bangles * Vicuna Scarf Super-Fine Weight Wool and Camel-Down Ripple Scarf * Top-down Alpaca Mitts * Alpaca-and-Silk Baby Cap * Silk-Merino Twisted Gloves * Baby's Bamboo Singlet * Stella Bamboo Lace Scarf * Whisper Rib and Lace Alpaca Socks * Falling Leaves Mohair-Silk Scarf * Caravan Silk-Wool Socks * Parisian Alpaca-Wool Scarf * Diamonds and Shells Alpaca Scarf * Silk-Merino Fingerless Gloves * Seaside Cottage Alpaca-Silk Stole * Queen of Diamonds Merino-Silk Gloves * Silk Wedding Ring Pillow * Alpaca-Silk Christening Blanket * Tiffany Cashmere Socks * Blossom Silk-SeaCell Shawl Fine Weight Alpaca Elephant Hat * Alpaca Gator Socks * Mock Cable Alpaca Tam * Silk-Merino Leaf Lace Hat * Lacy Gray Alpaca Scarf * Starfish of Yak * Quviut Neck Muff * Beaded Cashmere Wristlets * Angora Pendant Necklace * Angora Bridal Garter * A Pair of Silk Purses * Frilly Merino-Angora Booties * Lacy Linen Table Layer * Linen Bag Lightweight Cashmere Baby Leg Warmers * Boise Cashmere Scarf * Alpaca Broadway Gloves * Beautiful Baby Bamboo-Merino Sweater * Corn Fiber Lace Bath Cloth * Laotian Silk Necklace with Beads * Angora Baby Bunny Cap * Merino-Silk Shrug for Baby * Silk-Wool Horseshoe Lace Scarf * Silk Fountain Hood * Silk-Merino Doll Sweater * Ailish's Alpaca-Merino Crush Hat * Sarena Cashmere Cowl * Reversible Cable and Eyelet Wool-Silk Scarf * Ocean Wave Merino-Bamboo Vest * Wisteria Waves Silk-Merino Beanie * Bamboo Napkin Rings * Diamond and Crystal Cashmere Evening Bag * Organic Cotton Bunnies * Lacy Cotton-Hemp Blend Vase * Soy Beanie * Merino-Silk Cables for Baby * Angora Beaded Hat * Baby's Cabled Milk-Silk Cap * Silk-Cashmere Dominoes * Siostra Mohair-Wool Hat * Big-Kid Wool-Soy Mittens * Silk Opera Clutch * Downtown Lamb's Wool Clutch Medium Weight Stormy Cashmere Purse * Winter Windows Silk Scarf * Yak Hat * Ruffled Merino-SeaCell Bias Scarf * Merino-and-Glass Love Bag * Cool Little Llama-Silk Mittens * Angora and Pearls for Sarah * Lyra Wool-Soy Cabled Baby Bonnet * Cashmere-Silk Neck Candy * Cashmere Neck Warmer * Inca-Dincadoo Organic Cotton Baby Cardigan * Flirty Merino-Silk Neck Warmer * Crossroads Soy-Wool Hat * Sueno Bamboo Spa Mask * Llama-Wool Slipper Socks * Seaman-Style Cashmere Scarf * Felted-Merino Treasure Cozy! * Elizabeth's Wool-Angora Diagonal Scarf * Silk Delight Scarf * Lacy Leaf Alpaca-Angora Hat * Baby's Wool-Tencel Booties * Seed Stitch Wool-Soy Hat * Reclaimed Cashmere Lacy Scarf * Arachne's Alpaca Lace Ring * Mojito Alpaca Necktie * Silk Berry Jewelry Bag * Pamper-Yourself Silk-Linen Spa Set * Reclaimed Cashmere Mittens * Button-down Alpaca-Wool Hat * Yak Neck Cuff Bulky Weight Mermaid Organic Blend Neck Warmer * Cropped Ecofriendly Vest * Heirloom Merino-Alpaca Baby Hat * Leaf Band Alpaca-Merino Hat Appendix: About the Designers, Sizing Guidelines, Abbreviations, Glossary Index

If you're like most knitters, you have lonely skeins of yarn in your closet - casualties of projects discarded mid-row or leftovers from long-completed pieces. Offering 101 charming designs that use just a single skein of yarn, Judith Durant shows you how to turn these extra bits of fiber into stylish hats, mittens, scarves, and tea cozies. Covering a wide range of tastes and styles, this collection will inspire you to dig out your orphan yarn and get stitching. 101 Possibilities Every knitter has at least a few single skeins - those oddball orphans that clutter up your yarn stash. They're too beautiful to toss, but what can you do with them? Yarn shops across the United States come to the rescue with this creative collection of all the patterns you could ever want. One hundred and one sweet, addictive single-skein solutions: hats, mittens, and scarves; napkin rings, coasters, and wine bags; hairclips, belts, and bags - stylish, fun-to-knit projects that demand little yarn but deliver big results. Leftover skeins never had it so good!