Mini Skein Knits

by Lark Crafts

Mini skeins are the hottest new trend in the fiber world and this collection of 25 knitting patterns will give you plenty of ideas on how to creatively use these tiny collectible skeins. Create 25 beautiful patterns that range from a woman's striped crewneck pullover and cardigan to a slouchy beanie and a trio of matching winter accessories to a hanging kitchen towel and coffee cup cozy. This is also the perfect pattern collection for using up leftover yarn. Mixing and matching mini skeins with yarn leftovers will make a colorful and budget-savvy new project.

Genres: Knitting, Crafts, Nonfiction

128 pages, Paperback

First published October 6, 2015

Reviews

[Ligaya · Rating 2 out of 5]

Good range of patterns in terms of complexity and types of project, but if you're an experienced knitter and/or have a large stash, the idea of how to use leftover bits is pretty easy problem to solve. The color palette for many projects is very bright. Projects range from fashion accessories, pullover and cardigan sweaters, and home decor items. Nice photography and book organization.

[Christine Edison · Rating 3 out of 5]

Mini skeins are a great way to try a lot of different yarn colors without committing to a full skein. This wonderful knitting book offers clever ways to use mini skeins to create everything from gradated hats to color popping scarves and mittens. Lots of luscious photos for vicarious knitting too.

[Tilden · Rating 2 out of 5]

Most of the patterns had colors that were too bright and used too many different colors. I also didn't like most of the patterns.

[Caitlin · Rating 3 out of 5]

There were some cute pieces in this one. I love stash busting and mini skeins. Unfortunately the sizing wasn't inclusive.

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of great ideas and fun colors!

[Anne · Rating 3 out of 5]

Although it says one can use odds & ends of yarn I still think it's geared towards the mini skeins of yarn. The odds & ends I typically have wouldn't work for these.

[Kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting projects. Could play with colors to use waste yarn or several of the projects are great excuses to buy some Madelinetosh unicorn tails or gradients sets.

[Beth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lots of great projects to do with just a little bit of yarn!

[Jaq · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lovely way to use the leftover bits and bobs of yarn. Nice small projects coupled with longer more complicated ones.