If you love yarn calendars (or you have a few waiting to be used!), this guide is for you. Yarn calendars are such a fun way to explore new colorways, play with gradients, and make something meaningful throughout the season. I pulled together a list of Violet Loops patterns that work beautifully with mini skeins, DK minis, mix-and-match bundles, or full skeins—so no matter what’s inside your calendar, you’ll find the perfect project.

Below, you’ll find eight different options across crochet, Tunisian crochet, and knit—all beginner-friendly to intermediate, and all designed to let your yarn shine.

1. Southern Sunset Wrap (Crochet)

   A cozy, textured wrap worked end-to-end with the star stitch, full of movement and easy flow. This pattern is part of the Southern Sunset Collection and works wonderfully with fades, gentle color shifts, or high-contrast minis.

   
   

   Yarn Options:

   • Fingering Weight (1200 yds)▪ 15+ minis OR 3 full skeins

   • DK Weight (924 yds)▪ 20+ DK minis OR 4 full skeins

   
   

   This wrap makes the most of long calendars and creates a stunning gradient piece you’ll reach for all year.

   
   

2. Codex Cowl (Tunisian Crochet)

   A beautifully textured, reversible cowl created using different colorways for the forward and return passes. It works especially well with contrasting minis or full skeins that deserve to shine.

   
   

   Yarn Options:

   • Fingering Weight (575 yds)▪ 1 full skein + 4–5 minis OR 2 full skeins

   • DK Weight (462 yds)▪ 1 full skein + 4–5 DK minis OR 2 full skeins

   
   

   If you want a project that blends creativity with relaxing stitches, this one is perfect.

   
   

3. Southern Sunset Cowl (Crochet)

   A cozy, drapey cowl featuring the star stitch with a beautiful scalloped silhouette. This is a great stashbuster for minis and partial skeins.

   
   

   Yarn Options:

   • Fingering Weight (600–960 yds)▪ 8+ minis OR 2–3 full skeins

   • DK Weight (462–632 yds)▪ 10+ DK minis OR 2–3 full skeins

   
   

   Choose a soft fade, a temperature-style palette, or bold color pops.

   
   

4. Woolgatherer Scarf (Knit, Crochet, or Tunisian Crochet)

   A cozy infinity scarf designed specifically for working through sets of coordinating skeins like those in the Woolgatherer Box. This makes it a perfect option for yarn calendar leftovers or curated bundles.

   
   

   Yarn Options:

   • DK Weight (924 yds)▪ 4 full skeins

   
   

   This scarf’s clean stripes and reversible nature make it incredibly wearable.

   
   

5. Full Fade Shawl (Tunisian Crochet)

   A large, drapey triangle shawl designed to melt colors together. It works beautifully with fades, micro-stripes, or high-contrast minis.

   
   

   Yarn Options:

   • Fingering Weight (1200 yds)▪ 15 minis OR 3 full skeins

   • DK Weight (924 yds)▪ 20 DK minis OR 4 full skeins

   
   

   If your yarn calendar has a story or a theme, this shawl will show it off.

   
   

6. Ringing Rocks Shawl (Tunisian Crochet)

   This geometric, textured triangle shawl plays with color in the most delightful way. The simple stitch repeat makes it easy to customize mini placement or work in sections.

   
   

   Yarn Options:

   • Fingering Weight (1200 yds)▪ 3 full skeins

   • DK Weight (692–924 yds)▪ 3–4 full skeins

   • Worsted Weight (654–872 yds)▪ 3–4 full skeins

   
   

   This one is especially fun if you want a shawl full of depth and dimension.

   
   

7. Full Fade Cowl (Tunisian Crochet)

   This cowl blends multiple minis into a cohesive, wearable piece with beautiful drape. It’s perfect for those precious small skeins you want to use up intentionally.

   
   

   Yarn Options:

   • Fingering Weight (720–800 yds)▪ 9+ minis OR 2 full skeins

   • DK Weight (462–625 yds)▪ 10+ DK minis OR 2–3 full skeins

   
   

   A great “start-now, finish-quickly” project for busy seasons.

   
   

8. Cordillera Infinity Scarf (Tunisian Crochet)

   A brioche-like infinity scarf with a gorgeous, dimensional texture. It’s incredibly addictive to make and looks stunning in both coordinating and contrasting palettes.

   
   

   Yarn Options:

   • Fingering Weight (800 yds)▪ 10+ minis OR 1 full skein + 5 minis OR 2 full skeins

   • DK Weight (588 yds)▪ 12 DK minis OR 1 full skein + 5–6 minis OR 3 full skeins

   
   

   Great for makers who want something beautifully textured without complex colorwork.

Final Thoughts

Yarn calendars are such a fun way to play with color, try new dyers, and end up with a project that tells a story. Whether you love crochet, Tunisian crochet, or knitting, these patterns give you plenty of options to use every bit of your minis or full skeins.

If you make any of these, be sure to tag @violet.loops—I absolutely love seeing your colors and combinations come to life!