Sometimes, yarn just falls into your life. Someone is clearing out a stash, you see a great sale that is too good to pass up, or you swap some skeins with a friend just because. You don’t want to just let it sit there but you didn’t have a pattern in mind. So what do you do?

You dive in to our Dashing DK: 12 Free Crochet Patterns Round Up! With this free crochet pattern round up, we’re really dialing in to patterns written for DK weight yarn. We want to save you a little time digging through options so you can get straight to making a treasure with your (yarn) treasure.

Some of our favorite DK Weight yarns are…

Swish DK - 100% Fine Superwash Merino Wool
City Tweed DK - 55% Merino Wool, 25% Superfine Alpaca, 20% Donegal Tweed
CotLin - 70% Tanguis Cotton, 30% Linen (See it in action here!)
Coboo - 51% Cotton, 49% Rayon from Bamboo
Mellowspun DK - 100% Acrylic (Check it out here.)

Stash-busting Crochet Patterns for DK Weight Yarn

We have a little scrap busting, a few larger projects and A TON of inspiration. Patterns for the home and to wear, I’m sure you’ll find something to get your ideas flowing and see all the possibilities that can come from your yarn.

Great Free Crochet Patterns for DK Weight Yarn

1: Let’s Stash Bust! The Granny Square Shawl from The Purple Poncho is fun with color combos and wearability wrapped into one joyful project.

2: The Lightweight Lucille Cardigan from Eye Love Knots is a super versatile pattern. It includes three sleeve options and 3 length options so you’re sure to find a silhouette to suit your style.

3: Hook up a little something for that in between weather with the Sherbert Shrug from Divine Debris.

4: Stash to Treasure Batwing Sweater from Dora Does is another pattern that takes your precious bits and pieces of yarn and puts them center stage.

5: The Christmas Traditions Ornament from Rich Textures Crochet is not just for Christmas! There are a zillion color combos that would work in this pattern and make it a perfect decorations for so many situations. I also love the idea of using it as gift wrapping for a special bottle of something - loop it around the bottle neck and you’re all set!

6: Country Winter Wreath from The Loopy Lamb is another pattern that is not just for Winter holidays. It would all depend on your color choices!

7: If you are looking at larger amounts of DK yarn, maybe the Larksfoot Crochet Stitch Blanket from HanJan Crochet is for you! I love how the stitch choice makes simple stripes more complex and interesting.

8: Put that yarn to work for you with the beautiful and practical Wave Market Bag from Heart Hook Home. The solid section at the bottom helps to make sure your items don’t poke through the bag.

9: Did someone say no seaming? The Fireside Mittens from Knitting With Chopsticks do not have any seams and there are tons of photos to help you make yourself or a loved one a cozy pair of mitts.

10: Pop a new accessory into your line up with the Cara Earwarmer from Knot Bad Britt!

11: Calling all texture lovers! The Diamonds and Twists Cabled Beanie from A Crocheted Simplicity has winding cables for days.

12: Get your slouch on with the Nepal Beanie from Stitch & Hustle. Who can ever have enough beanies?