Gift Ideas for Knitters and Crocheters

Clever and creative gift ideas for anyone who loves to Knit and Crochet or anyone who just loves yarn

The Holidays are around the corner once again, how do they always show up so fast?? Chances are you know someone who love to knit or crochet, right? Are you stumped about what to give them? Well, you this list will give you lots of great ideas for a special gift for an avid Knitter or Crocheter in your life?

Then you need a great idea for a Christmas or maybe Birthday present, right? Well, I’m here to help with these super gift ideas for not only knitters but crocheters, as well.

The beginning part of this list features some cool and unique gifts that are appropriate regardless of whether your recipient loves to knit or crochet.

These gift ideas are useful for both crafts and include Yarn, a Ball Winder or Yarn Swift, Blocking Mats and a Yarn Cutter Pendant.

In the next section of this gift guide, I list ideas that are specific to either knitting or crocheting. For instance, I will recommend special knitting needles in the Knitting section and crochet hooks for the Crochet section.

But these ideas are not just for accomplished knit or crocheters, they are also perfect for the aspiring or beginner fiber artist.

The beauty of all of these gift ideas is that you can do all your shopping online and have these presents delivered right to your door. There is no need for you to tackle the busy Christmas shopping season.

So without further ado, here are my recommended gifts for knitters and crocheters:

This first section features gifts that would be appropriate to give to anyone who knits or crochets. They are perfect as they pertain to either hobby so you can’t go too far wrong choosing from this part of the list.

Yarn Bowls

As anyone who knits or crochets will tell you, working with spun yarn can be frustrating because it constantly twists and tangles! Either that, or it rolls all over the floor.

A beautiful Yarn Bowl is the perfect answer. These artisan bowls will keep the yarn from becoming a tangled up mess. Plus, they are pretty enough to leave out on your coffee table.

Ceramic Yarn Bowl with Azulscape Glaze

Stitch Markers

Stitch markers keep you from losing your place in your knitting or crochet project!

Instead of boring plastic markers, these fun little Stitch Markers look like charms for a charm bracelet so you can personalize your gift.

       

Yarn Ball Winder or Swift

One of the big problems with winding your yarn or rolling it into a ball is that you always need a second set of hands!

Special fiber tools such as a Yarn Ball Winder or Swift allow you to wind your yarn without the help of another person.

Yarn Cutter Pendant

How about a pretty Yarn Cutter Pendant or Fob? This is the perfect gift for either a knitter, crocheter or even sewer because it hangs around your neck so you can’t lose it. Also perfect for quilters.

Bonus, these fun yarn cutting pendants come in gold or silver.

Blocking Mats

And before you say, Oh but she has so much yarn, know this …. knitters, crocheters and all yarn lovers never have enough yarn!

Plus, there are just so many wonderful options to choose from including sock yarn, dish cloth yarn and luxurious silk or alpaca yarn.

If you are not sure which type of yarn to pick, you can’t go wrong with this Muse Hand Painted Yarn which is great for a soft hat or sweater.

Knit Picks also carries a Muse Hand Painted Sock Yarn Value Pack which is perfect for avid sock knitters.

Bonus! Check the Clearance Sales at Knit Picks, Lion Brand and for great last chance deals!

Gift Cards

What do you give your knitter when you absolutely don’t know what they would like or what they already have?

A Gift Card, of course! That way he or she can pick out their own perfect yarn or book.

has Gift Cards for $25, $50 and $100. Knit Picks and Lion Brand gift cards can be purchased for any amount so these are perfect for any budget.

Better yet, how about a Gift Card for your local, small business Yarn Shop? A quick Google Search can tell you if you have any wool or yarn businesses nearby.

Yarn Dyeing Kit

A Yarn Dyeing Kit makes a fun present for anybody that loves yarn and wool. There are dye kits for natural dyes and kits that use conventional dyes.

You can also put together your own kit with a mason jar, Kool-Aid drink packets, some Wool Yarn Blanks and yarn dyeing instructions which you can download and print here.

Gift Ideas for Knitters

This section features ideas designed for knitting instead of crocheting. Meaning that the tools and instructions I talk about are knit specific.

If you are completely in the weeds and not sure what to buy, you can’t go wrong with a magazine subscription, yarn of the month club or a gift card.

Note: the following sections will show you gifts specific to crochet!

Knitting Needles

As any knitter will tell you, it doesn’t matter how many different knitting needles you have in your stash, you never have the right one for the knitting pattern at hand.

At least that has been my experience every time I pick up a new pattern to try. However with a great set of Adjustable Knitting Needles, you always have the right knitting needle on hand.

Knitting Books

Other perfect gift ideas for knitters are, of course, BOOKS!

Just like yarn, you can never have enough books! Crafting, dyeing and knitting books are my absolute favorites.

This 200 Ripple Stitch Pattern Book is a bestseller right now as is Outlander Knitting based on the super popular Outlander TV series. Bonus: they are both gifts under $20!

Other favorites include Entrelac 2: New Techniques for Interlace Knitting, Vogue Knitting, and Norwegian Knitting Designs

Knitting Classes

My new favorite website … Domestika! They have tons of online knitting classes in many different languages.

They have a bunch of classes available for beginners as well as advanced knitters. And, the beauty of these classes is that your gift recipient can learn on their own time, at their own pace and the class access never expires. 

Two other great options for online classes are Creativebug and Skillshare.

At this time, Creativebug has over 316 Knitting Classes including how to Make a Reversible Double Knitted Cowl and the ever popular Fair Isle Knitting.

Since these classes are not priced individually, a Creativebug Gift Subscription is the perfect present for any knitter.

Skillshare also offers over 300 knitting classes on a monthly subscription basis. And right now, they are offering 30% off your first year of classes! (subject to change)

Magazine Subscription

As they say, it’s the gift that keeps on giving, right? What’s more fun than getting a favorite magazine in the mailbox every month? Two of the most popular knitting magazines are Interweave Knits and Vogue Knitting.

Both are available for about $30 per year. (Note, both magazines are currently only available in the U.S.)

Mystery Yarn Bag

Now here is a super fun gift idea! A “Lion Brand Yarn Mystery Bag” which comes with:

• Fun tote bag of your choice
• 2 3-packs of Lion Brand Yarn,
• 2 skeins of stash yarn,
• Crochet hook or knitting needles
• Bonuses such as decorative stitch markers, enamel pins, tape measure, zipper notions pouch, crafter’s journal, etc

Yarn Of The Month Subscription

For a totally unique and creative gift idea, you can order a hand painted skein of sockyarn to be delivered every month for a whole year! Each month features a different color. All yarn is 75% Wool and 25% Polymide (Nylon). Love this idea!

Knitting Kits

Kits are awesome gifts because they have everything you need to make that project so you don’t have to guess what your favorite knitter might want or need.

Here is a perfect kit for a beginner which includes everything you need to make 2 headbands: yarn, knitting needles, tapestry needle, written pattern, How To Knit Video Instructions

What do you get a knitter who has everything?

You know this person … they have everything they could possibly need to enjoy their knitting hobby, right? So, in this case you have to think more creatively and get something they don’t need but maybe want.

Personalized Knitting Needles

How fun are these?? Wooden knitting needles personalized with name and even a special storage box. The needles are made of sustainable bamboo which is also great.

I’m a Knitter, what’s your Superpower T Shirt

You truly cannot go wrong with this super fun and cool tee! It is made of 100% Cotton and comes in a variety of colors for you to choose from.

Gift Ideas for Crocheters

As I mentioned above, the following items are specific to the art of crocheting.