If you are lucky enough to know a knitter you will know how excited they get when they receive knitting-related gifts. Knitters can never have enough of any part of their hobby and new yarn, pattern, and equipment additions are always welcome.
When considering what to buy the knitter fanatic in your life it is important to assess if they are missing any aspect of their hobby such as a yarn bowl or if you can just treat them to some special indie-dyed yarn to add to their yarn stash.
Let’s discover the knitter's most perfect gifts
Knitting / Crocheting kits
If your friend or loved one has just taken up knitting / crocheting then a knitting / crocheting kit may be the best gift. You get everything you need within the kit, including the pattern, yarn, and sometimes new items for your notions bag. Knitting / crocheting kits are available for a wide range of projects, from simple shawls to complex cable designs so you're sure to find the perfect project for your gift.
Yarn
The first and everlasting love of a knitter or a crocheter is yarn.
If you are planning on gifting yarn to a friend there are a few things to consider when making your purchase:
Consider the thickness (weight) of the yarn. A good middle ground is to stick with DK which can be used for many different projects.
What color should you choose? This is the best part of yarn shopping as there are so many different colors to choose from. Go for a color you know your friend enjoys to show you really take notice of their hobby.
Will you buy expensive yarn? Some yarns can cost upwards of $20, these are usually indie-dyed, one-of-a-kind, or specialty yarns and will be really appreciated as a gift.
Sock blockers / Mitten Blockers / Glove Blockers
For anyone who enjoys knitting socks, mittens or gloves, being gifted a set of blockers will be the best gift. Knitting blockers help dry knitted items, keeping their shape and opening up the stitches, especially on lace or cable sock designs. Before using knitting blockers some knitters don’t realize how amazing they are until they have some, so definitely make sure to grab your loved some a pair as part of your gift.
Yarn bowls
Yarn bowls are a wonderful gift for any knitter. They come in an array of different designs, colors, and materials and help keep that pesky ball of yarn from running away across the floor and gathering dirt on its travels. Yarn bowls can usually be one of the last pieces of equipment knitters invest in so your loved one will be ecstatic to receive such a thoughtful gift.
Knitting / Crocheting books and patterns
Books and knitting / crocheting patterns are a match made in heaven. Full of color and finished products anyone who receives a knitting pattern book won't be able to wait to get started creating their own versions of the wonderful patterns inside.
Knitting pattern holders
Why not gift a digital pattern from Ravelry or Etsy that can be printed out and used with our amazing knitting pattern holder complete with magnetic holders and place markers making keeping track of any pattern a breeze.
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