Why You Need One-Skein Crochet Hats

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It may be warm outside today, but the chilly breezes of fall will be here before you know it. You’ll want to be prepared with the perfect crochet hat! Crochet hats are a great way to showcase your crochet skills and your favorite yarn. In fact, many of my most-used crochet patterns are actually one-skein crochet hats.

Top 5 Reasons to Love One-Skein Crochet Hats

Here are my top five reasons why you really need crochet patterns for one-skein crochet hats.

1. Falling in love with a skein of yarn. We have all fallen in love at first touch with a skein of yarn only to realize it would be too expensive to crochet a sweater in the luxury yarn. But don’t leave that gorgeous skein alone on the shelf. Take it home and create a one-skein crochet hat that will showcase the beauty of the yarn and that you will love to wear.

one-skein crochet hats cable hats — *You can crochet a cable hat or headwarmer with just one skein of yarn. What are you waiting for? Give it a try!*

2. Needing a quick crochet gift. You can’t find the right birthday gift for your mom, sister or brother. You suddenly need an extra gift for Christmas. A one-skein crochet hat works up quickly. I’ve whipped up the Atomic Hat in just a few evenings, and my sister wore hers for years. Plus you don’t have to worry about small, medium or large sizing. These one-size-fits-all crochet hats will be loved by all!

3. Learning a new crochet stitch. When learning a new crochet stitch or technique, it’s smart to choose a smaller project. A crochet hat is a great canvas for learning crochet cables like those used in the Vines Ear Warmer, the Atomic Hat, or the Honeysuckle Hat. Or learn what you can do with slip stitches with the Acorn Cap.

4. Traveling with crochet. One-skein crochet hats also make great travel projects because they are small, fit easily into a purse or small bag, and only require a single skein of yarn. You don’t have to worry about misplacing the second skein—yes, I’m speaking from personal travel experience.

5. Finding the perfect crochet hat for the occasion. Don’t ask me to tell you how many crochet hats I personally own. I truly don’t know, and it’s slightly embarrassing to attempt a count. But I love being able to match my coat, vest or long sleeve shirt with the perfect weight and color crochet hat. A multicolored hat like the Plains Hat or Boyfriend Beanie are perfect for a pop of color on a dark day, but I can tell you these hats look great in single colors as well.

Hurry and download the One-Skein Hat Pattern Collection for all of these patterns. You’ll thank me when you crochet these quick and gorgeous one-skein crochet hats, and your friends and family will thank you, too!

Happy crocheting,
Toni