This amazing collection of unique and stunning hand-dyed yarn crochet patterns is an all-in-one reference for your next special project! I don’t know about you, but I have an addiction to hand-dyed yarn. I just can’t seem to help myself when I see a new collection being released from my favorite independent dyers and the yarn calls out to me from my social media feeds. Color and texture inform a lot of my inspiration and design choices, and hand-dyed yarn has that extra something that is not often found with mass produced yarns.
It’s such a luxury and a splurge when I treat myself to a few skeins! So, what do you make with those special skeins you could not resist? Here you will find a collection of free hand-dyed yarn crochet patterns – all twenty designs are beautiful and will take the guess work out of having to decide what to make! Whatever you chose, your project should be as special as that coveted skein of yarn.
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Simple Stitch Skinny Scarf
This easy crochet scarf from Sweet Bee Crochet uses basic stitches and short rows for a quick and satisfying make! Using sock-weight yarn keeps this scarf from being too heavy, making it perfect for warm weather accessorizing! I especially love the tassel details that finish this gorgeous design.
The Brisdale Scarf
The Brisdale Scarf by Pine Tree Crochet is a simple two row repeat featuring DK weight yarn than can be customized for length depending on how much yarn you have. This hand-dyed yarn crochet pattern includes instructions on how to turn this lovely and easy design into an infinity scarf.
The Kaleidoscope Kids Cardigan
The Kaleidoscope Kids Crochet Cardigan from Make & Do Crew uses DK weight yarn and is written for four children’s sizes. This cardigan is such an adorable and special make for your special kiddos and the pattern is very detailed with clear photos.
The Spiced Up Shawl
I love a triangle shawl, and this gorgeous project from Nicole Chase uses sock-weight hand-dyed yarn for endless color combinations! Puff stitches worked into the same stitch give this design a wonderful texture.
Colorwork Crochet Cowl
I absolutely adore this colorwork crochet cowl by Simply Hooked by Janet! A perfect introduction to tapestry crochet, this hand-dyed yarn crochet pattern is written for #3/DK weight yarn. The solid yarn featured in this design really sets off the variegated yarn.
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Cute Reindeer Washcloth
Hand-dyed yarn is not just for garments, and this washcloth craft from Nicki’s Homemade Crafts is beyond adorable! The designer uses bare worsted-weight cotton yarn that she hand-dyed herself for a truly unique and special project that is perfect for gifting! The link to the pattern has all the details for how to put this cute craft together and how to dye your own yarn.
The Aspen Shawl
How I love a triangle shawl! From Desert Blossom Crafts, the Aspen Shawl is a triangle shawl made with sport weight yarn that uses v-stitches for a lacy and open stitch shawl. You can wear this as a scarf around your neck or as a wrap around your shoulders, but either way it’s just lovely.
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Lacy Shells Crochet Scarf
This lacy scarf from Stitching Together uses one skein of fingering weight yarn, and this project is truly worthy of using that special colorway you’ve been holding on to! The lacy shells are created with basic stitches and make a light and airy scarf perfect for summer evenings.
The Chandler Cowl
The Chandler Cowl is a corner-to-corner (C2C) pattern that includes graphs and a video tutorial from Banana Moon Studio! Using two skeins of contrasting worsted weight hand-dyed yarn, this easy cowl is a quick and satisfying project.
The Cherry Blossom Scarf
A lightweight spring scarf from Knitting with Chopsticks, the Cherry Blossom Scarf uses triple crochet and puff stitches for a lovely texture and open stitchwork. The speckled yarn chosen for this hand-dyed crochet pattern just screams spring to me!
The Embers Shawl
Because I have zero self-control, I have several designs on the website that feature hand-dyed yarn! The Embers Shawl is an easy asymmetrical shawl that uses three hanks of DK/#3 yarn from Montana Crochet and was such a joy to make. This design looks best in a variegated yarn.
The Royalty Cowl
What’s better than a design using hand-dyed yarn? A project that uses just one skein, perhaps that one skein you could not resist at your local yarn store even though you didn’t know what to do with! The Royalty Cowl by Simply Hooked by Janet is a simply stunning design with unique details and construction.
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The Kamila Scarf
The Kamila Crochet Spiral Scarf from Blue Star Crochet is a unique design that is crocheted in rounds to create a cone shape. I love the soft pastel tones of the hand-dyed yarn chosen for this one-of-a-kind scarf!
The Tuscan Scarf
The Tuscan Scarf from CristaCo Design is a one-skein pattern using sock-weight yarn and single crochet stitches! This lightweight asymmetrical design is super easy to crochet and lovely to wear and can be worked up in just a few hours.
Chic Textured Cowl
Another stunning cowl from Simply Hooked by Janet, this chic textured cowl uses bulky weight yarn with lovely lacy edging details. This hand-dyed yarn crochet pattern has clear written instructions and photos for creating textured beauty!
The Grace Tinley Infinity Scarf
The Grace Tinley Infinity Scarf by Cre8tion Crochet features worsted weight hand-dyed yarn and uses the classic granny stitch. This scarf is part of her series of granny stitch patterns and works up fast, check them out at the link below!
Idabel Shawl
Another gorgeous design from Banana Moon Studio, the Idabel Shawl is an asymmetrical shawl featuring DK weight yarn in alternating colors. This design uses the wattle stitch for amazing texture. I love this combination of variegated yarn with solid colors!
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Hidden Wavelengths Cowl
The Hidden Wavelengths Cowl by Dora Does uses one skein of fingering weight hand-dyed yarn with a contrasting mini skein to create soothing waves with a glorious ribbed texture. This one would be especially lovely with a mohair or suri lace hand-dyed yarn.
The Lightning Shawl
The beautiful Lightning Shawl from Raffamusa Designs is written for either sport weight or DK weight yarn and is perfect for beginners who are new to Tunisian crochet. I love the unique shape of this shawl, give this one a try!
The Wildflowers Shawl
The Wildflowers Shawl by Rich Textures Crochet is a rectangle shaped shawl using fingering weight hand-dyed yarn and features clusters that look like flowers! This delicate and lightweight shawl is perfect for spring.
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A lovely round up of beautiful designs and yarns. Thank you so much for including my Grace Tinley Infinity Scarf!
Thank you for allowing me to include it!