One Skein Knitting by Ksenia Naidyon

That one special skein, picked up on a trip or at a show because the colourway stopped you in your tracks, deserves better than sitting in the stash waiting for the right project. One Skein Knitting is built entirely around that single ball, 18 patterns designed to make the most of one skein at a time, whatever weight it happens to be.

Designed by Ksenia Naidyon of Life is Cozy, the collection draws on plant life for its shapes and textures, worked in a bright, light palette of oranges, pinks, greens and whites. Techniques include Japanese lace, cables, Estonian braids and nupps, so there is real variety in how each piece is built, not just what it becomes.

How it is structured

Patterns are grouped by yarn weight, from lace weight through to Aran, so you can go straight to the section that matches the skein in your hand. Each project also carries a yarn pairings note, suggesting whether a solid, semi-solid or highly variegated and self-striping colourway will suit it best, alongside charts, written instructions and guidance on lengthening or widening a piece to use up extra yardage.

What is inside

18 patterns: five shawls, four cowls, two pairs of socks, two pairs of mittens, two scarves, a hat, a headband and a mini scarf. Techniques spanning Japanese lace, cables, Estonian braids and nupps. Charts and written instructions throughout, with yarn pairing notes and advice on adjusting length or width to suit your skein.

Perfect For

Knitters with a stash of special, single skeins waiting for the right project, and anyone who wants to treat themselves to a beautiful skein and already knows which book they will turn to. The range of techniques suits adventurous beginners through to intermediate knitters, so there is room to be stretched without being overwhelmed.

A book that finally gives your favourite single skein somewhere worthy to go.