In order to complete this book review, I received a complimentary sample copy from the publisher. I was not financially compensated to write a favorable review. All opinions expressed here are my own.
Excerpted from Crochet One-Skein Wonders (c) Judith Durant (c) Edie Eckman. Photograph by (c) Keller + Keller Photography. Used with permission of Storey Publishing.
Title: Crochet One-Skein Wonders
Published by: Storey Publishing, LLC
Editor: Judith Durant & Edie Eckman
ISBN: 978-1-61212-042-3
Format: Paperback, 288 Pages
Published: April 9, 2013
Crochet One-Skein Wonders, Edited by Judith Durant & Edie Eckman, published by Storey Publishing LLC, contains 101 projects that use one skein of yarn or less from crocheters around the world! There are patterns for jewelry, accessories, hats, bags, and more from some amazingly talented designers.
The patterns in Crochet One-Skein Wonders are categorized by yarn weight, with several patterns in each section. Here is the list of sections:
- Thread
- Lace Weight
- Super-Fine Weight
- Fine Weight
- Light Weight
- Medium Weight
- Bulky Weight
All of the patterns in Crochet One-Skein Wonders have wonderfully detailed instructions and contain finished measurements, gauge information, and yarn and hook information needed to complete the project. The patterns contain detailed charts and diagrams as well for a more visual crocheter. The patterns range in skill level and with over 100 projects to choose from, there is definitely something for everyone.
At the end of the book, there is an Appendix which provides information about the designers, a glossary of stitch terms, visual aids, and other helpful techniques. There is also a chart of yarn weights with recommended hook sizes and gauges, as well as a list of abbreviations, a symbol key, and an index.
So if you want to destash or have one skein of a particular yarn that you don’t know what to do with, I hope you grab a copy of Crochet One-Skein Wonders and try the projects for yourself!
Thank you to Storey Publishing LLC for providing me with a copy of this book for my review! You can see more about Crochet One-Skein Wonders, Edited by Judith Durant & Edie Eckman from Storey Publishing LLC.
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Bonus Content!
Storey Publishing LLC has graciously provided a pattern excerpt from Crochet One-Skein Wonders, Edited by Judith Durant & Edie Eckman for my amazing readers! I hope you enjoy the pattern!
Excerpted from Crochet One-Skein Wonders (c) Judith Durant (c) Edie Eckman. Photograph by (c) Keller + Keller Photography. Used with permission of Storey Publishing.
Green Water-Bottle Holder
Designed by Pam Thompson
With the protection of a soft crocheted sleeve, recycled glass bottles become portable and practical. And everyone will know the bottle is yours!
Finished Measurements
3″/7.5 cm in diameter at bottom, sides 6″/15 cm tall, and strap 21″/53.5 cm long
Yarn
Rowan Wool Cotton, 50% merino wool/50% cotton, 123 yds (113 m)/1.75 oz (50 g), Color 946 Elf
Crochet Hook
US G/6 (4 mm) or size you need to obtain correct gauge
Gauge
First 3 rounds = 3″/7.5 cm in diameter; 16 stitches and 9 rounds = 4″/10 cm in side pattern
Other Supplies
Glass water bottle, yarn needle
Pattern Essentials
Reverse sc (reverse single crochet) With RS facing, working from left to right and keeping hook pointed to the left (for right-handers), or working from right to left and keeping hook pointed to the right (for left-handers), ch 1, *insert hook in next st, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2 loops on hook; repeat from *.
Note: The bottom of this bottle holder is based on the first 3 rows of circular Motif #3 in Edie Eckman’s Beyond the Square Crochet Motifs. You could use any circular motif you like (and any gauge yarn). As soon as the circular motif is the size of the bottom of your bottle, maintain that number of stitches going up the sides.
Crocheting the Bottom
Begin with an adjustable ring (see page 271).
Rnd 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 11 dc in ring; join with slip st to top of ch-3. You now have 12 sts.
Rnd 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 BLdc in same st, ch 2, skip 1 dc, *3 BLdc in next dc, ch 2, skip 1 dc; repeat from * four more times, join with slip st to top of ch-3. You now have 6 groups of 3 dc and 6 ch-2 spaces.
Rnd 3: Ch 3 (counts as dc), BLdc in next 2 dc, 3 dc in next space, *BLdc in next dc, 2 BLdc in next dc, BLdc in next dc, 3 dc in next space*, repeat from * to * once, BLdc in next 3 dc, 3 dc in next space; repeat from * to * twice, join with slip st to top of ch-3. You now have 40 sts.
Crocheting the Sides
Rnds 4 and 5: Ch 3 (counts as dc), BLdc in each st around, join with slip st to top of ch-3.
Rnd 6: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in same st, *ch 1, skip 3 dc, 3 dc in next dc; repeat from * to last 3 sts, ch 1, skip 3 dc, join with slip st to top of ch-3. You now have 10 groups of 3 dc and 10 ch-1 spaces.
Repeat Rnds 4–6 three more times, then work Rnd 4 twice more. Do not fasten off.
Crocheting the Strap
Chain 80.
Row 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch to end, join with a slip st to bag in second st from starting point. Do not turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, reverse sc in each dc up the bag strap, ch 3, reverse sc down the remaining edge of the strap, reverse sc in 17 stitches around top of the bag. Line up the 3-ch end of the strap with the next 3 stitches along the top of the bag and join with a reverse sc in each stitch, reverse sc in the remaining dc around the top of the bag, join with slip st to base of strap. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Excerpted from Crochet One-Skein Wonders (c) Judith Durant (c) Edie Eckman. Photograph by (c) Keller + Keller Photography. Used with permission of Storey Publishing.
I hope you enjoyed the review and pattern excerpt! If you like this review, check out my review of Crochet One-Skein Wonders for Babies!
Laura says
August 19, 2018 at 12:12 PMI’ve been considering buying this book off Amazon. Glad I found your review ro help me to decide…I’m definitely going to buy this!
Tanya says
July 29, 2018 at 11:46 AMThank you for your review on this and the pattern! Love it!
Diane says
March 3, 2018 at 8:47 PMI’m very interested in checking out this book.
Deanne says
February 28, 2018 at 1:07 PMI have this book, it has some really cute patterns.
Diane Elliott says
February 17, 2018 at 11:56 AMLove this book and I can’t wait until I can get started on the green water bottle holder today.
Lisa Paulk says
January 9, 2018 at 3:36 PMI love this nook it has some really cute patterns using one skein.
Lori Morton says
December 9, 2017 at 10:16 PMThis looks like a great Book!! Quick projects! Love use one skein too! & Lovin that Alligator!! 🙂
Connie says
December 6, 2017 at 10:17 PMSome lovely looking patterns
Lori Morton says
December 6, 2017 at 8:31 AMBook looks interesting..good ideas for quick gifts! 🙂
Debbie Yackanicz says
December 3, 2017 at 10:12 PMI love the dragon. He would be great for all the new little children in the family. I have so many leftovers lying around
Anne Marie Carter says
August 28, 2016 at 12:30 AMI love the books that give you patterns and ideas that only use one skein of yarn.
Elda Da Fonseca says
August 23, 2016 at 5:24 PMThis is the kind of projects I need! easy and fast! I got not too much time to crochet, I work all day long so I do not want to compromiso to long projects ! thanks a lot for the review a lot of help !. very clear !
Best regards,
Melissa Deel Seavers says
August 23, 2016 at 12:59 AMThank you for your insight to this book! It is very helpful.
Patti Vandever says
August 22, 2016 at 3:21 PMI might have to get this!
Jill Dupre says
August 22, 2016 at 12:38 PMWho would not love this book! I have so many single skein of yarn and this book will help me clear some space in my stash! Your review makes me want to rush out and get me a copy 🙂
Connie Miller says
August 21, 2016 at 7:13 PMThis is going on my Christmas wish-list! I have problems with relly long projects, so quick one-skein things are perfect for me.
Katy says
August 20, 2016 at 8:52 PMI love the idea of this book. So often I’m left with odd skeins of yarn, and never know what to do with them so, with so many projects to choose from in this book, I’m sure I’d find something for everyone I know in there 🙂
thoughtmiester says
August 20, 2016 at 3:55 PMI love one skein projects and these look great. Now to wait for it to arrive!
Tosha champion says
August 13, 2016 at 9:17 AMThank you! Love one skein projects because of clearance yarn. Haha
Bec Brown says
August 13, 2016 at 8:52 AMLove patterns for quick items that can use up those odd balls you always end up with
Pat Collingwood says
August 13, 2016 at 3:25 AMThis looks a good book
Dawn says
August 7, 2016 at 6:24 PMlooks interesting, I always have at least a partial skein left and don’t always want to do grannys.
Heather Hammel says
August 7, 2016 at 2:41 PMLove this book
Heidi says
August 6, 2016 at 11:09 PMI have wanted this book for awhile now and I’m glad you gave it a great review! Even though I seldom buy hard copies of books since everything is now published digitally, it still is nice to have ad copy on a bookshelf!
Lovie says
August 6, 2016 at 6:01 PMThis was a great pattern book. I love that it used different yarn weights. Thanks!
Connie says
August 6, 2016 at 5:33 PMAlways good to have something that can be made quick for when I can’t concentrate or if I need a quick gift.
Jeanne Groft says
August 6, 2016 at 1:28 PMI have this book and I love it.
Debbie Debortoli says
August 6, 2016 at 7:11 AMthis looks like a book i would love
Patricia Caminada says
August 6, 2016 at 4:49 AMI would still be afraid I won’t have enough yarn. I don’t crochet tight. But this book would certainly help
with the calculation.
Laurie Artcliff says
August 6, 2016 at 4:40 AMThis looks like a very fun and awesome book! thanks for the review
Jennifer says
August 6, 2016 at 4:23 AMCan’t wait to grab this book!
Katrina says
August 2, 2016 at 11:40 PMOh my! I think I want this book!!
Emilee M. says
August 2, 2016 at 6:48 PMI have this book and it is great! I love all the patterns!
Alice Darter says
August 2, 2016 at 11:47 AMMade the alligator and my grandson takes it everywhere with him! A big hit! Thank you.
Valentina Loizidou says
August 2, 2016 at 8:55 AMThank you for a wonderful review.
carol easterday says
August 1, 2016 at 2:51 PMI love one skein patterns to use up yarn stash , Great book! thanks for the review and bonus water bottle pattern!!
Tammy Sharpe says
August 1, 2016 at 12:53 PMWell I think it’s a wonderful book because it uses one skein but wish there were more ideas.
Lisa Gilton says
July 31, 2016 at 9:36 AMI love this book I have so many books I forget what I have. This pattern that you reviewed was fantastic. My Daughter plays soccer and the girls all bring bottled water since they are older,(it’s not cool to bring those cooler jugs like they did when they played when they were younger) and sometimes they don’t put their names on them so I made the team their own water bottle carrier and put their Jersey # on they so they new whose were whose and the girls loved them so much that they wanted extra ones to take water to school. Thanks for the review.
Martha Maloney says
July 31, 2016 at 12:54 AMI have the book One Skein Wonders and I love it. Great patterns and easy to follow patterns.
Tonia says
July 30, 2016 at 9:30 PMThis would be a great book for those times you come across that last skein of yarn marked way down and is calling your name. With 101 patterns there is something for everyone and I like that a wide variety of yarn weights are used to.
flash Ragler says
July 30, 2016 at 6:32 PMTheis book looks perfect for me simple projects
Jo-ann Mitchell says
July 30, 2016 at 5:50 PMI like that the patterns are categorized by yarn weight & there seem to be a nice variety.
Miriam Olsen says
July 30, 2016 at 2:47 PMI could really use this book. I have lots of single skeins of yarn that I have no idea what to use them for, lol!
Jaylee says
July 30, 2016 at 1:59 PMHelpful book, great patterns when you only have one skein?
Audrey Odom says
July 30, 2016 at 12:08 PMThis is an amazing book. I may have to get this someday. I always have yarn leftover, usually a lot more than I needed. Thank you so much for this review!
Beckie says
July 30, 2016 at 9:43 AMThank you for the wonderful review of this book
Kathy Fowler says
July 30, 2016 at 8:42 AMLooks like a great, useful book.
Patty says
July 30, 2016 at 8:03 AMWhat a great variety of small projects….looks terrific!
Patricia Caminada says
July 30, 2016 at 7:33 AMGood review and nice to have written patterns and diagrams as well. English is not my native language. so the diagrams can be very helpful. But I am always scared, with one one-skein patterns that I still be short.
Amy Hill says
July 30, 2016 at 1:27 AMI own this book and have thoroughly enjoyed learning from it. I have made the Crocodile for my son who loves Alligators and Crocs. I have used this book to teach a few friends to crochet as well. The patterns are well written with thorough instructions.
Laurie says
July 30, 2016 at 1:03 AMI love that there are several cute ideas for several different types of yarn. It will help me work though my stash.
Tama says
July 30, 2016 at 12:30 AMBeing able to use one skien to finish something is great!