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Crochet One-Skein Wonders: 101 Projects from Crocheters around the World
Finally, a One-Skein Wonders book just for crocheters! Edie Eckman and Judith Durant offer 101 great crochet projects--from jewelry and scarves to bags, hats, dresses, and home dec items--that each use just one skein of yarn. Whatever your experience level, you'll find something here to delight you!
288 pages, Paperback
First published March 6, 2013
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Judith Durant
33 books27 followersJudith Durant is a knitter and beadworker as well as author and editor of several books on both subjects. Trained as a theatrical costume designer, she took a circuitous route through various costume shops in New York, on to a New York theatrical book publishing house, and then to Interweave Press in Colorado, where she was book editor and one of the founding editors of Interweave Knits.
Judith is currently a freelance writer, editor, designer, and teacher based in Massachusetts. She has more than 25 years of experience in publishing and a wealth of experience in many crafts. Judith can help you with editorial project management, design development and pattern writing, and technical and copy editing. Judith is also available to teach workshops at your shop or guild meeting.
Judith is currently a freelance writer, editor, designer, and teacher based in Massachusetts. She has more than 25 years of experience in publishing and a wealth of experience in many crafts. Judith can help you with editorial project management, design development and pattern writing, and technical and copy editing. Judith is also available to teach workshops at your shop or guild meeting.
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February 25, 2020
This book has a ton of crochet projects including hats, bags, scarves, baby items, and even amigurumi. We love it and have made multiple projects from it. The cat is the cutest and the pattern is easy enough for young beginners. Wonderful photos! This one to keep.
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5*****
May 8, 2013
I got this book a while ago already.
First I thought : What on earth can you make with only one skein in crochet, as it need more yarn than knitting....
Well, did I get a surprise!
So many cute little pattern for only one skein of yarn! Not only hats or scarves, but lace shawls and fingerless gloves, doll clothes and children's clothes and topping it off are some of the cutest felted purses ever. If you would like to know: I am going to make the little felted purse. The one with the leaves appliqued on them! Simply too cute!
If you have been following my reviews so far, you will know by now, I like things organized and easy to find. This book does not disappoint on that count either. All patterns are sorted by yarn weight from lace, to bulky! Wonderful! Got a bulky weight? Try looking towards the end of the book! No long searching through page after page and looking for the yarn requirements! After all, you would rather spend your time crocheting, then searching.
All in all, I would absolutely recommend this book! The patterns in it are great for beginners all the way to intermediate. Need a quick gift? Do check out the book!
As a matter of fact, I brought the book to work with me and showed it to some of my crochet students and one of them went out and bought it right that week! Now if that doesn't tell you it's a great book to have in your library, then I don't know!
First I thought : What on earth can you make with only one skein in crochet, as it need more yarn than knitting....
Well, did I get a surprise!
So many cute little pattern for only one skein of yarn! Not only hats or scarves, but lace shawls and fingerless gloves, doll clothes and children's clothes and topping it off are some of the cutest felted purses ever. If you would like to know: I am going to make the little felted purse. The one with the leaves appliqued on them! Simply too cute!
If you have been following my reviews so far, you will know by now, I like things organized and easy to find. This book does not disappoint on that count either. All patterns are sorted by yarn weight from lace, to bulky! Wonderful! Got a bulky weight? Try looking towards the end of the book! No long searching through page after page and looking for the yarn requirements! After all, you would rather spend your time crocheting, then searching.
All in all, I would absolutely recommend this book! The patterns in it are great for beginners all the way to intermediate. Need a quick gift? Do check out the book!
As a matter of fact, I brought the book to work with me and showed it to some of my crochet students and one of them went out and bought it right that week! Now if that doesn't tell you it's a great book to have in your library, then I don't know!
March 1, 2013
I haven't done a lot of crochet lately, because it hurts my hands. I've been doing more knitting. But there are patterns in this book that make me want to get out the hooks again. I'm especially happy to see beautiful, up-to-date patterns for thread crochet, something that had been relegated to doily making in recent years.
There are an abundance of patterns using various weights of yarn and thread, something for everyone, I think, from easy dishcloth patterns to more complicated thread crochet, even felted slippers and bags. One thing I particularly liked was that many patterns have both round by round instructions as well as charts. I've never learned to read charts--but may on the strength of this book--so I'm glad to see written out instructions as well.
There are several scarves, doll clothes, jewelry, slippers, a kindle cover, gloves, mittens, hats, toys -- a variety of all kinds of patterns, all of them portable, and taking small amounts of yarn or thread. I tend to get bored with projects, so I love these kinds of books with accessory patterns that can be made quickly and carried with me.
Standout patterns for me were:
Blooming Coaster Set. An adorable set of two coasters, one round and one square, done in cotton. These coasters are reminiscent of granny squares, but are done in all white and achieve a lovely elegance.
Burgundy Lace Hoops. Beautiful, sophisticated earrings done in thread crochet over purchased hoops. I love these! I can see making them for myself and all of my friends. There is also a set of patterns for hair scrunchies crocheted over hair elastics, which seems like it might be easier than crocheting around a hard object like an earring. I'll have to try them both and find out!
Beaded Lariat. A necklace made in slip-stitch crochet with beads, which I have never done, but I love the effect and may give it a try.
Switchback Scarf. A really fun design for a long scarf made from sock yarn, and meant to be wrapped around the neck a few times.
WIP Project Bag. A really cute backpack-style bag meant to carry a small (one skein!) project.
Bangle Bracelets. Another project using sock yarn, this time crocheted around old bracelets or cut-down mailing tubes. There is a version with horizontal stripes, and another done vertically.
Putting on the Glitz. A very cute short shrug/bolero shown in metallic rayon yarn.
Gerbera Flower Pins. Crocheted flowers with a button center and a pin back.
There are patterns for several crocheted stuffed toys--a bunny, a dog, a kitty, an alligator, a lobster and a robot.
Spike and Loopy. Two felted bowls for holding small items.
All in all, this is a great book for a crocheter to have in her library. There are lots of fun, quick projects for the short-attention-span crocheter or anyone who wants to make a quick gift for someone.
There are an abundance of patterns using various weights of yarn and thread, something for everyone, I think, from easy dishcloth patterns to more complicated thread crochet, even felted slippers and bags. One thing I particularly liked was that many patterns have both round by round instructions as well as charts. I've never learned to read charts--but may on the strength of this book--so I'm glad to see written out instructions as well.
There are several scarves, doll clothes, jewelry, slippers, a kindle cover, gloves, mittens, hats, toys -- a variety of all kinds of patterns, all of them portable, and taking small amounts of yarn or thread. I tend to get bored with projects, so I love these kinds of books with accessory patterns that can be made quickly and carried with me.
Standout patterns for me were:
Blooming Coaster Set. An adorable set of two coasters, one round and one square, done in cotton. These coasters are reminiscent of granny squares, but are done in all white and achieve a lovely elegance.
Burgundy Lace Hoops. Beautiful, sophisticated earrings done in thread crochet over purchased hoops. I love these! I can see making them for myself and all of my friends. There is also a set of patterns for hair scrunchies crocheted over hair elastics, which seems like it might be easier than crocheting around a hard object like an earring. I'll have to try them both and find out!
Beaded Lariat. A necklace made in slip-stitch crochet with beads, which I have never done, but I love the effect and may give it a try.
Switchback Scarf. A really fun design for a long scarf made from sock yarn, and meant to be wrapped around the neck a few times.
WIP Project Bag. A really cute backpack-style bag meant to carry a small (one skein!) project.
Bangle Bracelets. Another project using sock yarn, this time crocheted around old bracelets or cut-down mailing tubes. There is a version with horizontal stripes, and another done vertically.
Putting on the Glitz. A very cute short shrug/bolero shown in metallic rayon yarn.
Gerbera Flower Pins. Crocheted flowers with a button center and a pin back.
There are patterns for several crocheted stuffed toys--a bunny, a dog, a kitty, an alligator, a lobster and a robot.
Spike and Loopy. Two felted bowls for holding small items.
All in all, this is a great book for a crocheter to have in her library. There are lots of fun, quick projects for the short-attention-span crocheter or anyone who wants to make a quick gift for someone.
April 20, 2013
As someone who often doesn't have the attention span for larger projects, I have long been a fan of the "One-Skein Wonders" series, edited by Judith Durant and published by Storey. We all have those single skeins of yarn kicking around -- leftovers from another project, perhaps, or expensive yarns we could only justify buying one of -- and these books contain patterns for dozens of items using these small amounts of yarn.
While the other "One-Skein" books have included crochet projects, this is the first one devoted entirely to crochet. The book contains 101 patterns for all kinds of projects -- there are the scarves and hats one would expect, of course, but also pouches and other bags of various sizes; felted items; fingerless gloves; doll clothes; baby items; household items such as pillows, doilies, and tea cozies; toys; jewelry; and even a couple of adult-sized shrugs (obviously, with only a single skein of yarn, adult-sized garments are, largely, out of the question!). The patterns do not fall into crochet stereotypes, either -- while they obviously build on traditional motifs, there is much more here than just granny squares and shell stitch. There are many items here that I would LOVE to make and own; one of my favorites is the Sunflower Pillow (pictured on the upper left corner of the cover), which takes advantage of a gradient yarn to create a striking design. I also am in love with the various toys in the book, especially the adorable Sam the Big-Bottomed Bunny.
As with the others titles in the series, this book is arranged by yarn weight, from thread all the way up through bulky. While some patterns call for expensive or otherwise hard-to-find yarns, plenty of patterns are crocheted using craft-store brands such as Caron, Red Heart, and Lion Brand, as well as yarn store staples like Berroco and Brown Sheep Lamb's Pride; the arrangement of the book by yarn weight makes it easy to substitute yarns.
I have only rudimentary crochet skills, and while many of the patterns in the book are far beyond my skills, there are a few that I could make easily. In general, though, the book seems to be aimed at people who are at least at an advanced-beginner level; I would recommend that a beginner consult a different book for instruction before tackling any of the projects here. There is a brief, illustrated glossary of terms in the back, but this is a pattern book, not a technique book.
While I am not a skilled crocheter, this book makes me want to be one, and it certainly deserves space on the shelf of any crocheter looking for fun, quick projects.
Review copy received from Storey via NetGalley.
While the other "One-Skein" books have included crochet projects, this is the first one devoted entirely to crochet. The book contains 101 patterns for all kinds of projects -- there are the scarves and hats one would expect, of course, but also pouches and other bags of various sizes; felted items; fingerless gloves; doll clothes; baby items; household items such as pillows, doilies, and tea cozies; toys; jewelry; and even a couple of adult-sized shrugs (obviously, with only a single skein of yarn, adult-sized garments are, largely, out of the question!). The patterns do not fall into crochet stereotypes, either -- while they obviously build on traditional motifs, there is much more here than just granny squares and shell stitch. There are many items here that I would LOVE to make and own; one of my favorites is the Sunflower Pillow (pictured on the upper left corner of the cover), which takes advantage of a gradient yarn to create a striking design. I also am in love with the various toys in the book, especially the adorable Sam the Big-Bottomed Bunny.
As with the others titles in the series, this book is arranged by yarn weight, from thread all the way up through bulky. While some patterns call for expensive or otherwise hard-to-find yarns, plenty of patterns are crocheted using craft-store brands such as Caron, Red Heart, and Lion Brand, as well as yarn store staples like Berroco and Brown Sheep Lamb's Pride; the arrangement of the book by yarn weight makes it easy to substitute yarns.
I have only rudimentary crochet skills, and while many of the patterns in the book are far beyond my skills, there are a few that I could make easily. In general, though, the book seems to be aimed at people who are at least at an advanced-beginner level; I would recommend that a beginner consult a different book for instruction before tackling any of the projects here. There is a brief, illustrated glossary of terms in the back, but this is a pattern book, not a technique book.
While I am not a skilled crocheter, this book makes me want to be one, and it certainly deserves space on the shelf of any crocheter looking for fun, quick projects.
Review copy received from Storey via NetGalley.
February 24, 2013
When I look for a crochet book, I look for something that would be easy to understand and easy to use.
I am still a beginning crocheter, when it comes to patterns, and I don't always understand the abbreviations.
I am looking for a book to describe the patterns and abbreviations in a way that even a beginner can understand.
I looked through all the patterns first, they seemed easy enough, and even had pictures. Then when I finished looking at the patterns, I looked at the back of the book and found the abbreviation descriptions.
I was pleasantly surprised that they had a section that explained the pictures and the symbols that they used. I look forward to using this book to enhance my experience with crocheting.
For those experienced crocheters, I think this would be a good book for them also.
***I received a copy of this book from the author in return for my honest opinion.***
I am still a beginning crocheter, when it comes to patterns, and I don't always understand the abbreviations.
I am looking for a book to describe the patterns and abbreviations in a way that even a beginner can understand.
I looked through all the patterns first, they seemed easy enough, and even had pictures. Then when I finished looking at the patterns, I looked at the back of the book and found the abbreviation descriptions.
I was pleasantly surprised that they had a section that explained the pictures and the symbols that they used. I look forward to using this book to enhance my experience with crocheting.
For those experienced crocheters, I think this would be a good book for them also.
***I received a copy of this book from the author in return for my honest opinion.***
July 29, 2022
I'm learning to crochet and attempting to use up my yarn stash, and I grabbed this book from the library. The patterns feature a great variety of items, sorted by yarn weight, with both written instructions and charts. I made several of the projects and they went well. I will probably check this out again, or perhaps acquire a copy to keep.
December 9, 2018
Lots of great patterns. I am excited to try them
The instructions are easy to follow and there are many patterns that I would like to try. The projects are broken down by yarn weight and that makes finding patterns to match my stash easier
The instructions are easy to follow and there are many patterns that I would like to try. The projects are broken down by yarn weight and that makes finding patterns to match my stash easier
February 7, 2013
I was given this book by Netgalley in exchange of an honest review.
I believe you would call my crochet expertise level intermediate at best.
Because of this, so my times I see crochet pattern books that are just so above my me.
That cannot be said of this book. So many patterns, my little pile of yarn is surely going to dwindle, I want to make all of them!! And I believe with these easy to follow patterns that I would be capable.
I am going to have so much fun with my hooks and this book!!
I believe you would call my crochet expertise level intermediate at best.
Because of this, so my times I see crochet pattern books that are just so above my me.
That cannot be said of this book. So many patterns, my little pile of yarn is surely going to dwindle, I want to make all of them!! And I believe with these easy to follow patterns that I would be capable.
I am going to have so much fun with my hooks and this book!!
May 24, 2025
I forgot how chock full of cool crocheted items this book has in it. (I guess because it’s been approx 10 years since checking this one out lol). I’m going to have to make a bunch of these items very soon! The Amigurumi are stinkin adorable, the scarves are lovely, and there are even a few Tunisian pieces in there, which are hard to find in regular crochet pattern books. I’m also going to check out my local library for more of Durant’s crochet books. I like her style.
5 stars, even 10 years later.
5 stars, even 10 years later.
September 11, 2014
There are some really great patterns here. I especially liked the baby booties that you can see on the cover. They turned out great! The book was well laid out, so even on an e-reader I was able to navigate it.
January 6, 2019
Didn't make anything - but liked what I saw. Returned to library.
November 16, 2015
This has a nice collection of smaller crochet projects. There are color photos for every project and the instructions seem to be nice and clear (I haven't actually made anything out of it yet).
April 22, 2018
Some good ideas; more pictures would be helpful
There are some neat patterns in here, but I felt like some of the more complex ones (especially the amigurumi) really needed some process photos included to show attachments of different pieces, details, etc., rather than just one or two photos of the finished piece. However, I'm also more used to reading ami-specific patterns and books, and this collection was mainly more "traditional" crochet items (hats, scarves, baby clothes, etc.), so maybe that's less usual to include in these types of patterns.
I did appreciate the appendix at the end that walked through a lot of the stitches (with very helpful pictures!), as well as the guide to different pattern chart symbols, which I have been interested in learning more about.
There are some neat patterns in here, but I felt like some of the more complex ones (especially the amigurumi) really needed some process photos included to show attachments of different pieces, details, etc., rather than just one or two photos of the finished piece. However, I'm also more used to reading ami-specific patterns and books, and this collection was mainly more "traditional" crochet items (hats, scarves, baby clothes, etc.), so maybe that's less usual to include in these types of patterns.
I did appreciate the appendix at the end that walked through a lot of the stitches (with very helpful pictures!), as well as the guide to different pattern chart symbols, which I have been interested in learning more about.
March 15, 2023
I've been reading a bunch of the One-Skein books and was glad there was one that is focused wholly on crochet. But I came away disappointed. First, smart book design with the photos of the finished projects with the project instructions. Stitch diagrams as well as line-by-line instructions included. I was surprised at how many hats and scarves are in this book, nothing for men (most of the scarves seem feminine but that could be remedied by different colors, I suppose—or a change of outlook, LOL), some home accessories and things for babies, and a smattering of toys. Nothing in here for me.
December 22, 2024
Good projects with great instructions
I’m still a number for the most part so I’m self teaching myself since my mom passed away leaving me with a bunch of half finished projects. While I can’t match her stitches it’s been a rejuvenating process for my interest in the art. The instructions were easy to follow and the glossary was invaluable for this novice. Thanks for a quality tutorial book.
I’m still a number for the most part so I’m self teaching myself since my mom passed away leaving me with a bunch of half finished projects. While I can’t match her stitches it’s been a rejuvenating process for my interest in the art. The instructions were easy to follow and the glossary was invaluable for this novice. Thanks for a quality tutorial book.
September 11, 2017
Very nice collection of patterns with clear instructions. A number of the patterns depends as much on the specific yarn as the stitch pattern, so the book may not age well. That being said, there are several patterns I'll be adding to my Ravelry queue :)
March 4, 2019
I think this will warrant a re-read when I'm more accomplished with crochet. Some very cute projects but I couldn't sort out the patterns. Time will tell if the fault is in the pattern writing or the pattern reading.
September 2, 2019
I love this book, well written includes both patterns and diagrams, which is helping learn to read the diagrams. I have a couple favorite patterns. Tha patterns are all easy. The book is well organized by yarn weight. One of my favorite go to books.
July 12, 2017
Awesome book.
I love this book. It is great and is just what I was looking for. Great for all levels of expertise.
I love this book. It is great and is just what I was looking for. Great for all levels of expertise.
November 23, 2017
Love it.
Perfect for all those skeins I buy on a whim. Patterns are easy to read and projects are worked quickly.
Perfect for all those skeins I buy on a whim. Patterns are easy to read and projects are worked quickly.
January 6, 2018
have made one pattern out of this so far which was the crocodile easy to follow and my nephew was pleased with it
January 1, 2019
Some cute things I will definitely try to do! Learning to crochet is fun, but I need a tutorial on how to successfully read the patterns.
February 28, 2019
Not super on Kindle. The black and white and smaller format is not conducive to crochet inspiration. I will get the physical copy from the library. Lots of great patterns here for sure!
May 20, 2019
Crochet is not my thing.
July 20, 2019
This book is never read, it's perused...
I love to scan the pages looking for my next project. I liked getting ideas about what I want to try next.
I love to scan the pages looking for my next project. I liked getting ideas about what I want to try next.
October 9, 2019
Love!
Easy to read and follow instructions! I hope to find more by this author as soon as I try all these!
Easy to read and follow instructions! I hope to find more by this author as soon as I try all these!
October 21, 2019
Some good ideas
I found this book in Prime reading. I don’t like to give spoilers, so if you decide to read the book yourself, enjoy!
I found this book in Prime reading. I don’t like to give spoilers, so if you decide to read the book yourself, enjoy!
October 26, 2019
Nothing I would consider wearing.
November 12, 2019
Lots of very cute projects 💕
November 20, 2019
This book is amazing
Beautiful book,looking forward to doing these projects. So many projects, so little time! I like that there is something for everyone.
Beautiful book,looking forward to doing these projects. So many projects, so little time! I like that there is something for everyone.
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