Chainette yarn is a fun type of yarn that’s actually a tube made of knitted chains. Because it has a hollow core, it’s lighter than other yarns of the same weight category. For example, a worsted chainette yarn will be lighter than a standard worsted yarn.
One readily available worsted-weight version is Lion Brand’s LB Collection Chainette Yarn. This is a soft alpaca-nylon blend that comes in 21 beautiful colors.
There are so many projects you can make with chainette yarn, from cozy clothes to cute amigurumi. All the patterns in this round-up can be made with LB Collection Chainette Yarn or another worsted chainette yarn. With these patterns, you can make crocheted items that look store-bought!
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1. Plaid Pillow
For this pillow, you’ll need chainette yarn in two colors and either stuffing or a pillow form. The pillow is quite easy to make as long as you know the surface slip stitch, which gives the pillow its plaid look. And if you’ve never used this technique before, don’t worry—it’s described in the pattern.
2. Easy Tunisian Crochet Scarf
This scarf is lightweight but also cozy, so it’s perfect for spring or fall! It’s made using the Tunisian crochet technique, so this project is great if you’re already comfortable with standard crochet and are ready to learn something new. The pattern even includes a video tutorial for Tunisian crochet.
3. Easy Crochet Beret
This stylish beret looks like you bought it at a fashion boutique. It’s easy to make as long as you know how to do the puff stitch, which is described in the pattern—there’s even a photo tutorial! Plus, the size of this beret is adjustable, which is always a nice touch.
4. Maya Striped Tank
This cropped tank top is both super cute and super soft! As long as you’re comfortable with simple stitches and working in the back loop only, making this top will be a breeze! Best of all, the pattern includes seven sizes from small through 4XL.
5. Ribbed Infinity Scarf
This is the perfect fall scarf, especially if you choose the same palette of LB Collection Chainette as the designer! Of course, you could also choose spring colors, winter colors, or just all your favorite tones! To make this scarf, you’ll only need to know basic crochet stitches plus front-post and back-post double crochet.
6. Button Cardigan
This super-cute cardigan looks like you could have picked it off the rack at your local boutique. And it features one of my favorite elements of any clothing design: pockets! This sweater can be made in any one of six sizes from XS through XXL, and you’ll only need to know easy stitches.
7. Crochet Blush Beanie
This is such a fun, cozy hat and I absolutely love the pom-pom! If you start now, you can make one for all your friends and family in time for winter. The pattern calls for simple stitches plus the double-crochet V-stitch and the double-crochet spike V-stitch. Both are explained in the pattern, and there’s even a video tutorial for the latter, so this is a great project if you’re looking to learn new skills.
8. Chinese New Year Rabbit
Now let’s move on to amigurumi. Chainette yarn is perfect for making cuddly creatures, since it’s so soft. For amigurumi projects, you’ll also need stuffing and safety eyes.
This Chinese New Year Rabbit is absolutely adorable! The pattern includes tons of tips, so even if you haven’t made amigurumi before, you should be able to follow the steps. There are helpful photos and diagrams, and you’ll only need to use basic stitches.
9. Sharlotte The Spider
This all-too-cute amigurumi spider is a great beginner pattern because it’s made with easy stitches and the pattern includes helpful step-by-step photos and a video tutorial. And isn’t the spider’s bow an adorable touch?
10. Emmet The Emu
Emmet the Emu is perfectly cute with his fluffy head and skinny neck. To make one, you’ll need chainette yarn plus a standard worsted-weight yarn, and knowledge of basic crochet stitches.
11. Herringbone Pumpkins
Last but not least are these pumpkins that can be made in three sizes. They’re perfect for autumn! You’ll need to know simple stitches plus the herringbone stitch, which is described in the video tutorial that accompanies the pattern.
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