Gifts for Crocheters and Knitters

Knitters and crocheters already own a lot of yarn and are particular about the rest, so do not guess at a project. The best gifts are the tools they keep putting off upgrading. Think a good interchangeable needle set, or a winder and swift so they stop winding skeins by hand. Better light for dark yarns in the evening helps too. Small notions make great stocking stuffers because they always go missing.

Under $25 9 ideas

  1. Clover Locking Stitch Markers

    Markers that clip open and closed, so they work in crochet and knitting alike. Every maker loses these, so more are always welcome.

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  2. Clover Chibi Darning Needle Set

    Bent-tip yarn needles for weaving in ends, in a little case that stops them from vanishing. A tiny tool used on every project.

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  3. Clover Kacha-Kacha Row Counter

    A click counter for keeping track of rows and repeats. Easier than tally marks on the pattern.

    CloverStocking stuffer

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  4. Clover Soft Touch Crochet Hook

    A flat-gripped hook popular with crocheters who get sore hands. Buy a single size they use often as a gentle introduction.

    CloverStocking stuffer

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  5. Eucalan No-Rinse Delicate Wash

    A no-rinse wool wash for blocking and washing finished sweaters. Something knitters run out of and seldom buy for themselves.

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  6. Gingher Stork Embroidery Scissors

    Small, very sharp scissors for snipping yarn tails. They look good on a project bag cord and are pleasant to use.

    GingherStocking stuffer

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  7. Stitch 'n Bitch: The Knitter's Handbook by Debbie Stoller

    A friendly, funny guide that teaches the basics and includes approachable patterns. Good for newer knitters.

    Debbie StollerBook

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  8. The Crochet Stitch Bible by Betty Barnden

    A spiral-bound stitch reference with photos and charts that lies flat beside the work. Crocheters use it to add texture to their projects.

    Betty BarndenBook

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  9. Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick Yarn

    A super-bulky wool blend that becomes a hat or cowl in an evening. Safe to gift because almost everyone makes chunky winter gear.

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Under $50 5 ideas

  1. Stanwood Needlecraft Wooden Umbrella Swift Yarn Winder

    Holds a hank open while the ball winder pulls from it, replacing a patient friend holding out their arms. Pair it with the winder above.

    Stanwood Needlecraft

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  2. Vogue Knitting: The Ultimate Knitting Book

    The thick reference that covers every technique, from cast-ons to finishing. The book knitters reach for when a pattern says something they do not know.

    Vogue KnittingBook

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  3. A Treasury of Knitting Patterns by Barbara G. Walker

    Hundreds of stitch patterns, a classic since the 1960s. Designers and experienced knitters still use it to invent their own projects.

    Barbara G. WalkerBook

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  4. Knitter's Pride Lace Blocking Wires

    Flexible wires that hold edges straight while a shawl dries, so the finished piece lies flat. Saves dozens of pins.

    Knitter's Pride

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  5. Teamoy Knitting Tote Bag

    A structured project bag with pockets for needles and notions and a slot to feed yarn through. Keeps a project together on the couch or on the go.

    Teamoy

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Under $100 2 ideas

  1. Stanwood Needlecraft Large Metal Yarn Ball Winder

    Turns a hank of yarn into a neat center-pull cake in a couple of minutes. The heavy metal version handles big skeins the plastic winders cannot.

    Stanwood Needlecraft

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  2. Clover Amour Crochet Hook Set

    Ergonomic hooks with soft color-coded handles, kinder on the hands during long projects. A real upgrade from a pack of bare aluminum hooks.

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$100 and up 3 ideas

  1. ChiaoGoo Twist Red Lace Interchangeable Needle Set

    Stainless tips that screw onto swiveling cables in a range of sizes and lengths. Lots of knitters call this the last needle set they bought.

    ChiaoGoo

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  2. Addi Express King Size Knitting Machine

    A crank knitting machine that turns out tubes and flat panels fast. Hats, scarves and blanket strips in an evening, without hand strain.

    Addi

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  3. Brightech LightView Pro LED Magnifying Floor Lamp

    A bright adjustable lamp with a magnifier for counting stitches on dark yarn at night. The difference in eye strain shows up in the first evening.

    Brightech

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