16 CROCHET PATTERNS FOR MINI SKEINS [plus a new pattern sneak peek shhhhh!]
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- Have you tried crocheting with mini skeins? These little bundles of joy can make your hook so happy!
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-Juniper Cowl: tlyarncrafts.com/products/jun...
-Intentions Wrap: www.knotbadbritt.com/patterns...
-Noëlle Blanket: haakmaarraak.nl/noelle-blanket
-Gold Rush Shawl: www.montanacrochet.com/patter...
-Carillon Shawl: tlyarncrafts.com/products/car...
-Full Spectrum Wrap: www.twoofwands.com/blog/full-...
-AdventUrous Scarf: tlyarncrafts.com/products/adv...
-Astrid Pillow: www.nautikrallcrochet.com/blo...
-Advent Fringe Shawl: www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
-Legacy of Love: www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
-Venture Shawl: www.woodsandwool.com/venture-...
-Ginger Cowl: tlyarncrafts.com/products/gin...
-Lake Pepin Blanket: whiletheydream.com/the-lake-p...
-Just Feel Festive Shawl: www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
-Happy Little Tree Blanket: cypresstextiles.net/2018/06/1...
-Fairbanks Shawl: tlyarncrafts.com/products/fai...
// PRODUCTS MENTIONED
-Sewrella: sewrellayarn.com/products/aut...
-Cornbread And Honey: www.cornbreadandhoney.com/sto...
-Destination Yarn: destinationyarn.com/collectio...
-Jems Luxe Fibers: jemsluxefibers.com/collection...
-Lion Brand Minis: shrsl.com/3s2b1
-Scheepjes Catona: aroundthetableyarns.com/schee...
-Koigu Pencil Box: www.yarn.com/products/koigu-k...
-Kenyarn: kenyarn.com/products/april-sh...
-WeCrochet: shrsl.com/3s2b6
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// CHAPTERS
0:00 Welcome
2:13 500K Sub Challenge
2:43 Understanding Mini Skeins
8:03 Mini Skein Patterns
#MiniSkein #Crochet #crocheting #crochetforbeginners
Hey babes! I’m Toni, the designer and instructor behind TL Yarn Crafts. I've designed over 100+ chic and practical crochet patterns for modern makers. Find your next sweater, shawl, and blanket project in my shop at tlyarncrafts.com/.
TLYC on TH-cam is a crochet and craft enthusiast space where I share inspiration and education through tutorials for makers of all crochet skill levels. Since starting my creative business, I’ve been committed to exploring every nook and cranny of crochet and I’m excited to share my discoveries with you.
Stick around for crochet tips and tricks and even a few FREE#crochet crochet patterns.
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I love it all. Could listen for hours. You are very intentional and insightful with the way you bring your knowledge to us. Thank you for learning growing and showing us that it doesn't have to be unattainable. Sunshine you help us reach for the crafty Stars! Love you Mom
Love you mom!! 😭🥰😘😘😘
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I’m here for Toni’s soothing voice.
Not just that but she’s very willing to promote other makers which is EVERYTHING ❤❤❤
So true!
same! love listening to her videos while working on a project
I always think of the great narrative voices on documentaries and how Toni could hold her own with them.
So true, she such a sunshine
I don't even crochet but I'm addicted to your videos. I kinda wanna try it now. 😆
Oh wow, I have just recently returned to crochet. I taught myself crochet in high school in the 60s. By the 70s I was tired of granny square and the clothes patterns then didn't please me. So learned to knit. I did do some doilies in the 80s. Injuries forced me into quilting in the 80s. Then I started just learning any needlework and beading. I was able to return to knitting with Portuguese style. I have become fascinated with dolls and toys. I am doing my first amigurumi toy. But I am seeing crochet clothes now that I would wear. And boom this video popped in my feed yesterday. So I thought I would watch. I am thrilled with what you are presenting. I have way too many minis. As I watched I saw Tunisian. I dabbled in that a few years ago. Anymore I do small projects only. I switch crafts, well more rotate them to reduce pain from various injuries and arthritis. I am also getting better from stage 4 cancer. So small projects have a better chance of getting done. You are helping me take a new look at the crochet world! I am thrilled and excited at age 74.
I never used mini skeins because I thought they were only for socks 😂😂😂 thank you for letting me know all the wonderful projects that can be made from them!
Agreed. I have mini skeins for knitting socks and having all these additional ideas is amazing.
One of the things that made me a TL Yarn Crafts fan is how smoothly and seemingly effortlessly you explain things without pauses you use a lot of eloquent descriptions and seem to have a very quick mind for describing things the way you talk is like a scripted advertisement but it can't possibly be scripted because you do it so well for every single video that I've seen whether it's crochet unboxing review videos or explaining Yarns you like or color palettes or patterns all of it you just immediately say things and you can tell it's not scripted but yet it sounds like someone has worked on an advertisement and giving you the perfect words to say you have a way with words and it's so unique so I too love listening to you explain things
I've made amigurumi for years, and it generates a HUGE quantity of scraps.
And being "slightly" OCD, I've always weighted and labeled my scraps.
And then sorted them by category and color. 😅
So I've never bought specifically a mini, but basically I got an endless stash of "DIY minis" that I've used in pretty much every kind of stashbusting project over my 30+ years (I'm 43 and I've started as a kid) of crocheting...
Just like Toni, when using my "minis" I too love to focus either on new techniques or the construction of "daring" palettes.
My favorite projects are pet blankets, that I usually donate to the shelter where I got my Astro (the cutie in profile pic) ❤
For craft fairs I also love to make bags, pouches (for makeup or coins), hats and gloves/mittens: they are eye-catching and rather low cost, so they usually sell well 😊
I was gifted 50g skeins back in 2016 and I STILL don't know what to make with them. I am so glad you made this video, regardless of how long it took me to find it and you 😅
As a mostly knitter, spinner and weaver I have fallen in Love with crochet again because of you Miss Toni. Your soothing personality and teaching style and creativity have sucked me in completely.
Thank you for providing such inspiring and accessible content. Keeping positive thoughts for you reaching your goal of 500 thousand subscribers by years end, I have no doubt you'll reach that goal 😊‼️
Absolutely love the passion you have for your craft and how wonderfully you speak of other creators like yourself. That's the sign of a real, genuinely good person. Loved these beautiful skeins 😍
Your tutorials are best on TH-cam. I have very different crochet style and I make really colorful experimental pieces. Everything you make is really beautiful and you have taught me so many things over the years. If I need help learning anything I look for a video from you first.
Thank you for all of your videos!
I have not used mini skeins before. Watching this live, you have inspired me to get some and try a few of your projects.
Hi Toni 🙋🏻♀️ I never find mini skeins in the UK. Discovered them with your channel, how I love them! I was thinking I might make a spiral Christmas table cloth with a mini-skein advent calendar or Christmas baubles. It may not be the best way to show them off but to be honest, I don't really want a new scarf, shawl or blanket so I end up a little stuck with ideas. I so love the patterns you show here, and a big thank you promoting the free patterns too 🙏🏻 It helps balance out the budget between them and expensive patterns.
I have had a pack of rainbow minis in my stash forever because I'm just a little bit intimidated by them. Thanks for all the inspo and encouragement! ❤️
Hello, my sister and have been crocheting together now for about two years. We started out in the 80’s in Girl Scouts with our mom. Im disabled now and gind that it is so relaxing and fun. We have learned how to do some simple tunisian patterns from you. Thank you for being a great teacher and someone who is easy to follow along with. Congratulations on 500,000 followers keep up the awesome work.
You are the best crochet teacher ever!
Love this video---already watched multiple times to get new projects....YEAH for "Pattern roundups"
The solar system skeins are gorgeous!
I like your spotlight on patterns and demonstrations on how to incorporate mini-skeins into our stash busting.
I love her voice too. Very talented woman!
Oh my goodness I am in love with the Juniper Cowl! ❤
I was born in Rhinebeck and need to make that sweater!! I think mini skeins would be great for temperature blankets.
If you haven't been there lately you would be impressed by the house prices outside the village. Nothing else has changed; no good jobs, no good everyday shopping, and lots of MAGA folks wondering what happened to their "paradise".
the rancher shawl is SO GORGEOUS!! I will be waiting so impatiently for that pattern!!
I agree with you, Ashley. This "rancher" shawl us the most striking yarn work. It reminds me of the colors at the Grand Canyon, or a spectacular sunset in Colorado or Wyoming. Absolutely the most beautiful.
I can confirm, watching your Rhinebeck sweater vid lit a fire under me to try a sweater. I'm half way through my first Ragland now and I'm loving it. I adore Mini Skeins and I'm currently working on Cherry Hearts Battenberg Blanket as a bit of a pallet cleanser between projects. Its a nice break and I get to use my ever growing collection of minis.
Can’t wait till the 18th! The colors remind me of a sunset. Oh I just can’t wait!
Toni I love mini ‘s and the Catona is my favorite cotton period! I love using my mini’s for home decor items and right now I am making Christmas ornaments, and granny squares. Thanks to this video I have my eye on a couple of projects. I have to make the color theory wrap because or a like and don’t like. I am not thrilled with the yarn but I love her wrap, so since I already have the minis I will for sure make the wrap. I have the same Catona box you you have and it’s a fab! Thank you and keep this type of videos coming.
I had to watch this video again because I have a lot mini skeins and was stuck for a pattern idea. And i really love the format and these pattern shout outs. Helps give fresh new ideas or reminders of projects patterns i own and want to use.
Hi! Love the video and Love Atound the Table Yarns! Was so fun to hear you mention them they are a 50 min drive for me but I love them. Awesome video!❤
I'm highly upset I haven't found your channel until this month. I've been crocheting for just over a year and would've learned so much from you. I'm still learning a lot and I love it.
I've never hit play so fast on a video before 😂 I am so excited for this video as a resource - I find it kind of hard to find crochet patterns featuring mini skeins and I love this roundup! I've made the juniper cowl and I'm working on the adventurous scarf, with a ginger cowl in the queue, but I'm so excited to add a few more ideas to my "to make" list from this video. I love roundups, especially from designers I trust (👋Toni) so I would love to see more of these!
I have been watching you since the beginning. Love ya. Thank you for all your help and videos. Thanks for being real💜
Kia ora from New Zealand.🇳🇿 I so enjoy watching your tutorials: you make everything look so easy… and colourful. But today… I LOOOOOOOOVE your glasses/spectacles. They are so swanky and really suit your gorgeous face. A random comment I know… but I just had to tell you. ❣️🌹
i just got my first set of minis and was delighted to see you had made this video! Thank you!
You've tempted me with the mini-skeins....love the new one
Ooooh that Rancher Shawl of yours is exactly what I've been looking for! Snagging it!
I love scheepjes catona. I used it to crochet all my flowers for my wedding. loved the colour range too.
Hi Toni. I love your new hair do! It’s as cheerful as you are. 😀
I haven’t seen the mini-skeins. This video is full of inspiration.
Toni, I love your hair - from the curls to the color! It suits you so well. It's beautiful!!!!!
I love this pattern roundup. Would love to see/hear more of it.
I have so many mini skeins also because I knit. There’s a company called Gem State Yarns where you can get mini skeins in any weight you like. They also have mini sets also (again in any weight you prefer. I’ve ordered from them a couple of times, and they offer free shipping in the US.
Anyway, I love love love you’re channel. You’re so much fun to watch. 😊
You made me so excited about minis and yarn minis and patterns and …oh my, I’m breathless! Can’t wait to try some! And I have your Tunisian Book. What I want for Christmas??? More time to try new things. Amen.
I love your roundup videos. So much information, whew. I want to see close-ups of your nails in your videos and tell us what inspired them. I love your first sweater video and how it looked on you. Oh my, I love the colors in the upcoming scarf. I'm getting ready to start your tunisian tote bag (my first tunisian craft.)
I'm a new subscriber and love your presentation. Very enjoyable as well as informative. I did not know anything about mini skeins and I have been crocheting for 45 years. I love using lighter weights for Barbie or doll clothing and accessories. One of these day I will get some hand dyed yarn, that is the only item on my bucket list, lol. I only recently learned that there are actually different yarn for crocheting and knitting that are wrapped differently, who knew! Very excited to watch your Biz Playlist. 😊👍
Love the Roundup...😉
Thanks for sharing...🤗
I absolutely love how you included so many patterns/ideas from other designers alongside yours. Love love love! I can't get enough
I love Toni and all her amazing ideas!!
After watching your 1st time making a sweater video, which I have been there done that. After watching your channel, i have decided to start the Tunisian art of crochet. I like your self have been crocheting since i was 9 now 61. I ordered your Tunisian crochet handbook beginner guide. Last year I ordered Takumi Tunisian hooks which I love. I just wanted to thank you for YOUR art of teaching, you are a breath of fresh air. Your positive attitude and nature shines on every video. Thank you toni. I will buy you a cup of coffee
Hello Hello Hello from Morocco , I m soo happy to be with you, thank you very much for sharing your knowledge with us.
thanks for all the ideas, I am looking forward tp making the happy little tree blanket for my granddaughter
I normally crochet blankets, scarves and shawls. But after watching your videos I might try a sweater or poncho
I love pattern roundups. I always find something I want to make and others that I will try. I just started looking at the mini skeins and was seeing mostly knit things so I'm super inspired to get some now. Thank you Toni.
No, I never heard of minis. But just found a men's scarf that uses them. I'm ordering my mini skeins to make a scarf for my brother for our Alaskan cruise. I never see him with a scarf on, but he said he'd wear it if I made him one. So, wish me well! Thank you so much for all your inspiration.
I have had a pack of cheap minis from Amazon. Still haven't done anything with them. Now I'm inspired!
Hi Toni. I actually bought a set of acrylic mini skeins years ago when AC Moore was still in business. There were 30 or 36 skeins in the bag. I believe they were a Stitch Studio brand. I made a cardigan with it. It’s one of my favourite cardigans. The yarns were a thick 4 weight, plush and soft - 6 of each color: pink, blue, lavender, white, orange and … maybe it was just 30 mini skeins.
"Human Sunshine!" I am enjoying the "Struggle Bus" journey of creative crochet! And you are stinkin' adorable! Thank you for this vid!
“Human Sunshine”, what a perfect description of you❤. Thank you for this video- I never know what to do with mini skeins. AND I knit and crochet😂.
I got two mini mohair skeins in a Goodwill auction and have been at a loss how to use them - this is great!
I had so much fun making my Juniper Cowl, I cranked the whole project out in 24 hours!
Your rancher shawl looks like the grasslands fading into a sunset! Just like a ranch!
Love every single one of these patterns. I keep my leftovers from socks in a big mason jar. Now I have some projects to use them up. Thanks Toni!
Awesome thanks for this great chunk of information and inspiration! Love your glasses too!
So hard to pic a fav😍
Your Rancher Shawl pattern is stunningly beautiful! November 18 is the day after my birthday! Whoot!
I have a huge king size blanket project for just myself that is inspired by the Roseanne couch granny square afghan. I have a buttload of a dark heather gray wool that I scored on sale forever ago, and I buy mini skeins of yarns that are just too much outside of my budget to buy in larger amounts, or little travel souvenir skeins, or just skeins that I wouldn't know what else to do with. It's going to take me a long time to create it... but it's all just for me, it's easy to pick up a few squares, not overwhelming to take care of the tails as I go, and can throw in a bag at a moments notice if I want something to work on while I have just a few minutes.
So I just had a bundle of mini skeins in my hand from Blue Sky Fibers and I didn’t buy it because I didn’t know what to do with them. Now I have been inspired by this video. I love the format of this video absolutely do more of these! Thank you Toni 😊
Toni, what a great video and compilation of patterns, inspiring us to use our minis! I look forward to your latest, the Rancher Shawl.
I think a nice set of fingerless gloves would be amazing!
Hi Toni! I like pattern roundups because I always find something new that I probably wouldn’t have located on my own. And the first Advent pack I ever bought from Madeline Tosh, I used to make your Adventurous Scarf! No lie! It came out really cute and I get compliments on it all the time. It was also my first Tunisian project, which I learned from your videos. So I was very happy to see you feature it here!
Great shout out to knotbadbritt. I also think her designs are gorgeous! Great video Toni. I thought I knew what you would pick but I found some great surprises! I have shied away from mini skeins a bit because they can end up costing more than the whole skeins when you add up the yardage but I LOVE the idea and use of them.
You can always make your own minis from larger skeins of more economical yarn, just wind off 20g balls (or go by yardage if you don't have a scale, an 18" long piece of cardboard gives you 1.5yds per complete wrap (but you do have to count)...
❤ I ❤ your glasses they L👁👁K AMAZING on u!
Can’t wait to play with some minis
I never know what to make with such small amounts. Some great ideas, so thanks Toni for getting the inspiration juices flowing.
Have to say, it never occurred to me to buy mini-skeins, but now, I'm inspired to give them a try. I've always cobbled's together leftover yarns into granny squares, adding them to a blankets or other patch-work-type projects. I love the unexpected combos of colors, textures and weights. Having a curated, multicolor set of the same yarn would be a total game-changer. Plus the pattern in would keep me from analysis paralysis! I know me. I would have those minis for YEARS before committing to a project!!! 😊Thanks for sharing!
i really like the color palate of your last shawl/scarf. you did a lovely job fading. I lean toward hats and socks: smaller projects that finish up faster. (Mittens and leggings would work, too.) I note a trend here toward 'in the round' but there are also flat patterns out there.
I Love Toni's Soothing Voice too , n i like the way She talks at the Perfect speed.
Love these pattern round ups, as it introduces me to new crochet artists. For mini skeins, I love making Mosaic Stars, pattern by Tinna Thorudottir Thorvaldar. I have LionBrand Bon Bons in cotton, that are especially good for this pattern.
Thank you for mentioning all these pattern ideas and Jems Luxe Monstrous Minis. I just discovered them at Indie Untangled and I am hooked! I love bulky and chunky yarns. I subscribed to their monthly minis club...LOL I have never used minis in crochet projects but have used them in knitting. Looking forward to trying it out.
So THATS how we pronounce Scheepjes… Always learn something new from you Toni, thank you ❤
I enjoyed your pattern round up. You have so much knowledge about designs and designers and I appreciate hearing you share what you know. Mini skeins - I participated in a crochet-along. A lot of lacy squares, being very careful with tension and usage. I learned a lot. Also, I live in the Netherlands and have become a Scheepjes fan (and yes that sch -> sk trips me up all the time). I used a Scheepjes Softfun mini colour pack in the pastels to make rows of puff tulip flowers for a blanket and I love it. On a side note, I have your book waiting for me with family and I'll finally get it into my hands in a few days! I'm so excited! Thanks for the knowledge drop today and in your book - now I gotta go thru all the tabs I opened from your suggestions! 😄
Thank you Toni. Informative and entertaining.
Meanwhile me: The other day I bought on sale over 20 skeins of a velvet plus yarn for a nice small blanket, thinking they were 50grs each like the small velvets from the same brand. Turned out they were 200 grs each so now I'll have a quilt sized blanket. At least my cats will love it
Í love watching all your videos! I appreciate the information and ideas that you pass on with the rounups I'm an getting back into needlework, after raising kids,, and love to learn about the new fibers and patterns. Your videos like this one inspire me to play around. I being to a group that donates items made to the other community charity groups, hospitals, police departments, cancer centers, nursing homes, homeless, pet rescues , domestic violence shelters, etc. We use donated yarns and fabric for our creations. I do all types of projects including amigurumis. Thank you for how easy and informative your videos are. You ARE THE BEST teachers out there.
Love the rancher shawl at the end. When I saw those colors, I knew it was Montana Crochet. I just love the colors that she is able to create
I knit and crochet, with crochet being my first love. My mom taught me at 4 and I loved it. I recently bought a bunch of minis because I loved the color sets and now Im in your boat with a lot a yarn and no plans. So thank you!
Love how you analyze the patterns and yarn combos. Really elevates the projects.
I'm using minis for a crocheted Battenburg blanket and a granny stripe blanket, after I knit socks with them. But you have really opened the door to some planned and gorgeous garments Toni. Thank you.
LOVE everything about this video.
I love the pattern roundup and can’t wait for the the Rancher Shawl pattern release! Those colours…and those mini tassels are scrumptious!!! 👏
LittleJohn’s yarn has a great pattern for an adorable flower slouch beanie! Great if you have a good few colors of mini skeins that go well together!
Crochet and Knit Kits might be nice for Xmas
Mini skeins are fantastic, I'm freehanding a rectangular shawl at the moment with them, alternating between different colors.
Destination yarn is local to me and I just got their southwest collection and the lord of the rings! I’m so excited to work something up with them!
I'm so glad you did this video. I've gotten quite a few mini skeins over the years and they're just sitting there right now looking pretty. I have such a hard time finding crochet patterns that work well with variegated yarns. Knit up they look stunning but a lot of times with crochet I find that the patterns will kinda disappear behind the chaos.
Thank you for making this video on how to use your minis in crochet. I got to see a few new desingers and many of my favorite but new to mins. I will try many of these..must get more minis
I would love to see you do a video of different granny squares for stash busting and different patterns for washcloths
I enjoyed your video. I bought your book and am delving into an unknown technique to me, Tunesian crochet. I love your bubbly personality and you truly make me excited to start new projects!! Thank you!
I never thought I'd want to work with minies, but now I want some.
The adventurous scarf video was how I found your channel - totally obsessed, and just HAD to learn tunisian so I could make it. It's my favorite scarf ever! Can't wait to make the rancher shawl. Right now I'm almost finished with the Cadenza shawl - another pattern I've been obsessed with but couldn't quite find the colors to make it work, until I saw the original camp color range was on sale! Now that I'm thinking about it- I think the Cadenza would really work with mini-skeins, just keeping the MC as some solid that ties it all together. Would love to see someone do it!
That's something you can use up aliens too!!!! I love watching your vidoes
I've been doing a scrappy crochet blanket with mini's and some leftover fingering weight yarn. I had gotten a summer solstice advent for my birthday this year and just seeing the fade come through was gorgeous and prompted me to get a halloween set too :D You're absolutely right that the joy of bringing in the next color pushes you to keep going, even on a simple stitch. Now I'm just hoping for mini skeins for christmas