Sometimes you get the yarn first and the project second. Orphan skeins in a thrift store just called out to you! A friend was moving and the yarn couldn’t come! No matter how good we try to be with our yarn acquisitions, we all go off the rails from time to time.

But then what do you do?

Let’s put your worsted weight beauties to work with ideas from our Worsted Wows: 12 Free Crochet Patterns Round Up!

Some of our favorite Worsted Weight yarns

(in case you’re interested!):
Wool of the Andes Worsted - 100% Peruvian Highland Wool
Simply Wool Worsted - 100% Eco Wool
Swish Worsted - 100% Merino Wool
Wool-Ease - Acrylic/Wool Blend (dependent on variations) (See the yarn in action here.)
Chroma Worsted - 70% Superwash Wool, 30% Nylon (Proof of the love is here, here, and here!)
Brava Worsted - 100% Acrylic
Heartland - 100% Acrylic (Used in this squishy beauty and these!)
Comfy Worsted - 75% Cotton, 25% Acrylic
Dishie - 100% Cotton (Check out this!)

There are SO MANY great projects out there just waiting to be discovered. I’m not going to lie - I think it can be a little overwhelming! Free patterns are a great way to try out a new to you designer and see how you like their style.

Small projects and larger makes are all represented in our Worsted Wows: 12 Free Crochet Patterns Round Up. Some are scrappy, some have their scrappy potential hidden, but ALL use worsted weight yarn and are ready for you to bring your own special spin.

Worsted Weight Yarn Free Crochet Patterns

1: An overfull stash calls for a patterned project! The Houndstooth Slouch from A Crocheted Simplicity will help you use up smaller amounts of yarn while seeing new color combos. Click through to check out the matching mitts!

2: I love the versatility of the Rustic Tweed Crochet Button Cowl from Fiber Flux. Fasten one button for a looser fit or button up all three when the wind whips up! AND it uses Wool of the Andes Worsted Tweed (yet another fave!).

3: Did you ever think of hooking something up for your bottom half? The Staycation Shorts from Heart Hook Home look super comfy - and look at that sweet trim on the hem! They were made up in both Comfy Worsted and Dishie from WeCrochet so you know either one of these fave yarns would work.

4: What about checking out the Wetherby Crop Cardigan from HanJan Crochet? It could be just the ticket to fill a crop-sweater size hole in your wardrobe. It features one of our favorite yarns - Brava Tweed from WeCrochet!

5: Crochet may not be the first thing you think of when you’re putting together an outfit for a night out on the town - change that with the Glitzy Bolero from Raffamusa Designs!

6: Be ready for cozy days (and dresses without pockets) with the Star Fish Pocket Shawl from Meladora's Creations.

7: How much fun is the Shifting Posts Crochet Cowl from The Loopy Lamb? And it features Knit Picks Brava Worsted, a yarn making up many a stash.

8: Loving the Scrapadoodle Clutch from Craftings for Weeks. It is so clever how there is a handle incorporated into the closure.

9: A set of the Boho Crochet Coasters Round from You Should Craft would make an awesome host or holiday gift. Make it a matching set or a color coordinated one!

10: Stretch that worsted stash with the Sedona Granny Stitch Poncho from Stitch & Hustle! There are so many fun three color combos that could work.

11: If you’re looking for a bigger project, how about trying something other than a sweater? The Kiera Crochet Dress by Creations by Courtney would be an awesome handmade addition to your wardrobe. It would be so easy to make it with a contrast collar and hem detail to streeeeetch that stash.

12: Luck out on a big sale with a yarn color that gave you heart eyes? Make your fun find into your cozy couch blanket with the Bridget Bobble Blanket from Divine Debris.