This post is all about popular gifts for knitters!
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So you wanna treat that special knitter in your life to something thoughtful but you don’t have a clue where to start? Don’t worry! I’ve got everything you need to find that PERFECT knitting present.
Scroll through to browse all of the best gifts for knitters or pick a category below and start shopping! Click on any of the pictures within this article for more details and watch for the price tags to find the gifts within your budget!
Table of Contents:
- Knitting Needles
- Yarn
- Knitting Bags
- Knit Subscription Box
- Knitting Classes
Knitting Needles
Okay, okay I know what you’re thinking: “but my friend/mom/sister/aunt already HAS knitting needles.” Let me tell you as a knitter, I feel like I can NEVER have enough knitting needles.
I have metal needles, wooden needles, circular needles, straight needles…and one of the BEST knitting gifts I’ve ever received was a full set of circular knitting needles from my mom. I cherish them to this day.
Here are some of the most popular knitting needle sets this year and they would all make GREAT gifts for knitters. Click on any of the photos below for more details:
Cocobolo Interchangeable Needle Set & Case
by Knit Picks
Cocobolo wood is renowned for its rich color and incredibly unique grain and it makes superb knitting needles, providing a naturally warm hand, a smooth surface, and exceptional strength.
Your 9 pairs of Cocoboo wood tips (sizes US 4 – US 11), 7 black cables (24″ – 60″ length), cable end caps and cable connectors will come stored in a stone colored Interchangeable Needle Case so your knitter will be able to take these magnificent needles with them wherever they go! Also included is a lovely tin of locking stitch markers!
Grab your Cocobolo Interchangeable Needle Set HERE! and you’ll be in your knitter’s good books for years to come!
This exceptional set of Twist Stainless Steel Lace Interchangeables by acclaimed designer ChiaoGoo includes 13 pairs of metal tips ranging in size from 2.75mm to 10mm and 3 steel core cables plus accessories.
Price a little steep? Consider the Set of 7 ChiaoGoo Twist Stainless Steel Lace Interchangeable Needle Tips that includes all of the same GREAT accessories!
The Knitter’s Pride The Mindful Collection carries the most popular 7 sizes in a knitter’s stash. The set includes metal needle tips, 4 smart cords and a vast assortment of accessories inside a rectangular fabric case.
A detachable multi-purpose fabric pouch is offered to hold of all the cords and accessories and all of the needles can be neatly stored within the case.
Prism Aluminum Options Interchangeable Circular Set
by Knit Picks
The Knit Picks Prism Aluminum Options Interchangeable Circular Set is the most popular circular needle set on Knit Picks (as of this post). They are lightweight needles that feature sharp points, flexible cables, and smooth joins.
The aluminum metal warms in your knitters hands as they knit and the slick metal surface allows stitches to slide with ease. Each size of needle is color coded and has the needle size etched into it.
The Knit Picks Prism Aluminum Options Interchangeable Circular Set comes in a vinyl case and includes: 9 pairs of aluminum tips (sizes US 4 to 11), 4 black cables, cable end caps, a cable connector, and 2 cable keys.
Other popular Knitting Needle Sets within this price range include:
Sunstruck Options Interchangeable Circular Set
by Knit Picks
The Sunstruck Interchangeable Knitting Needle Set is the ultimate in knitting beauty versatility! These laminated birch wood needles feature smooth joins, beautifully tapered tips and flexible cables.
This set includes 9 needle tips (sizes US 4 – US 11), 2 sizes of cable (24″ and 32″) and a vinyl case. Two small cable keys are included, which allow your knitter to tighten their needle tips to the cables and the end caps will allow any knitter to safely store their project as they begin the next.
Two more popular Knitting Needle Sets within this price range include the Knit Picks Nickel Options Interchangeable Circular Set and Knitter’s Pride Dreamz Double Pointed Needles Sock Set in 6 Sizes:
Yarn
A knitter without yarn is like a fish out of water – they won’t live long without it. So make sure that the knitter in your life is FULLY stocked with all of the yarn they can handle!
Jade Sapphire Mini Ombre Collection – 100% Cashmere
You know how diamonds are a girl’s best friend? Well, cashmere is a knitter’s best friend and if you want to score MAJOR gift giving points, splurge on a Jade Sapphire Mini Ombre Collection in 100% Cashmere!
The Jade Sapphire Mini Ombre Collection comes in 9 decadent colorways and you can’t go wrong with any of them!
Knitters usually save up for MONTHS before splurging on this much yarny goodness. The Debbie Bliss Falkland Aran 10 Ball Value Pack is luxury at it best in 100% Wool and this much yarn could knit a blanket, or 2 sweaters, or a sweater, matching hat, scarf and mittens…you get the picture!
There’s also a 5 Ball Value Pack available HERE!
Hand dyed yarn is la creme de la creme of yarn in the knitting world and The Yarn Collective Fleurville 4 Ply 5 Ball Value Pack is no exception.
This soft merino wool is hand dyed in small batches in Peru and with 10 colorways to choose from you’re sure to find the perfect one for your knitter!
More Yarn Gifts for Knitters:
The Yarn Collective 3 Skein Color Packs
The Yarn Collective is a fiber and design company focused on working with the best independent designers to bring the world luxurious hand-dyed yarns in a range of inspiring colorways. A donation from sales are made to Women for Women International, which supports women survivors of war to rebuild their lives and inspire hope for the future.
Choose between the stunning Bloomsbury DK 3 Skein Color Pack (that comes in 2 colorways) or the Portland Lace 3 Skein Color Pack that comes in 6 colorways. Both would make gorgeous and meaningful gifts for knitters!
Malabrigo has designed a beautiful shawl called “Temperance” in three new exclusive colors for Malabrigo Sock Yarn. Your knitter will be able to download the FREE Shawl Pattern HERE and use this GORGEOUS yarn to create it!
There are even tutorials available on this YouTube channel to help your knitter along with their shawl!
Willow and Lark Ramble 5 Ball Value Pack
The Willow and Lark Ramble 5 Ball Value Pack is LoveCrafts most popular 100% Wool Value Pack under $50. Willow and Lark is a very reputable company and there is A LOT that a knitter can knit with 5 balls of yarn (think hat & cowl set, mittens, a child’s cardigan…a lot!).
There are 20 colorways for you to choose from, so go ahead and pick your knitter’s favorite color (or pick your own and sneak a project or 2 out of them…you DID buy the yarn after all!)
You can’t go wrong with any of the SweetGeorgia Party of Five Gradient Mini-Skein Sets. They are made from 80% Superwash Merino wool 20% nylon making them the perfect yarns for sock, hat and cowl knitting.
The SweetGeorgia Party of Five Gradient Mini-Skein Sets come in 5 different colorways so grab your knitter’s favorite colors today!
A great and affordable yarn option is cotton. Cotton comes in a wide array of colors and can be knit into face cloths, dishcloths, cardigans, scarves…the options are ENDLESS!
This Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK 5 Ball Value Pack is very popular on LoveCrafts and there are over 50 colorways to choose from. For additional Yarn Value Packs by Paintbox Click HERE.
Additional Yarn:
Knitting Bags
Knitting bags make GREAT gifts for knitters. Again, I know what you’re thinking: “but my grandma/mom/sister/cousin/aunt/brother already HAS a knitting bag.” To that I say, most knitters like to have a separate bag for EACH project, and we’re typically working on more than one project at once…so you do the math!
Besides, most knitters are women and have you ever known a woman to ever need just one bag for anything? Ever?? I rest my case.
The Crafter’s Box Canvas & Leather Toolbox
The classy Crafter’s Box Canvas and Leather Toolbox was designed with the knitter in mind. This fully lined sturdy, black canvas bag features raw leather shoulder straps and an adjustable cross body strap.
It measures 20 inches across the opening, 12 inches high, and 4.5 inches deep and according to The Crafter’s Box it contains the following:
- medium-sized open pockets for supplies
- a special fiber pocket to allow easy carrying of yarn skeins with a zippered closure and a grommet opening for feeding yarn directly to your project (without risk of tangling)
- an additional elastic ‘tube’ style pocket for longer circular tools such as needles and crochet hooks (or a water bottle)
- 3 large outside pockets to hold patterns, sketch pads, a knitting book, etc.
The brass details finish off this stunning Canvas and Leather Toolbox beautifully and your knitter will thank you over and over for such a thoughtful, practical gift.
For more great gifts for knitters, check out these INCREDIBLE knitting bags from independent designers:
Show of Hands Papercraft Tote Bag
by Knit Picks
Knit Subscription Box
Want to give a gift that keeps on giving all year long? Consider a Knit subscription Box that will surprise your knitter with a new box of goodies as often as every month, every 2 months or even every 6 months.
The flexibility of a Knit Subscription Box means that you can find the exact gift to fulfill your knitter’s dreams and your budget!
Knit Crate
KnitCrate is hands down one of the most popular Knitting Box Subscriptions this year. Each box includes several gifts for knitters such as exclusively designed patterns and luxurious natural-fiber yarns.
Depending on the club, you can choose to purchase a single box (for less than $30), a bi-annual box (twice per year) or a monthly subscription.
There are 4 clubs to choose from. Click on the link that you’re most interested in for details:
- Knit & Crochet Club
- Sock Knit & Crochet 12-Month Club
- Malabrigo Quarterly Club
- Mrs. Crosby Travels the World Quarterly Club
Crate Joy
Give your knitter a little magic in their mailbox each month and gift them a Knitting Subscription Box from Crate Joy.
Yarn and Stitches Yarn Club
One of the most popular knitting subscriptions on Crate Joy is the Yarn and Stitches Yarn Club, a subscription of Specially Curated Boxes for Yarn Lovers.
The Yarn and Stitches Yarn Club offers 4 subscription options for knitters:
- Deluxe (One Skein of Yarn and Stitch Marker) (~$25)
- Luxury (One Skein of Yarn, a Stitch Marker and lots of extra items) (~$34)
- Luxury plus (Two Skeins of Yarn plus the Luxury Box Items) (~$58)
- Deluxe Plus (Two Skeins of Yarn and a Stitch Marker) (~$48)
**Prices in US Dollars
Boxes from the Yarn and Stitches Yarn Club will ship during the first week of the month and subscriptions automatically renew on the 1st of the month. Boxes can be shipped internationally and you may cancel your subscription at any time.
The Spinning Hand
Another popular knitting subscription on Crate Joy is The Spinning Hand – Kari’s Kits: Luxury Yarn and Knitting Projects to Spark Your Creativity, a seasonal Knitting Subscription with a new box shipped every quarter.
Each shipment from The Spinning Hand includes these gorgeous gifts for knitters: a luxury yarn paired with a printed pattern, a project bag, and an accessory. and as of this post it costs less than $50 per box.
From now until December 31, 2021 when you use the Coupon Code “CRATEFUN21” you can save Save 20% off your first Cratejoy shipment!
A Knitting Class
So one of the great things about knitting is that there always new skills to learn, a new project to try and new techniques to master. Why not give your knitter a knitting class this year?
The Crafter’s Box
The Crafter’s Box has a beautiful selection of online workshops that include Cozy Knit Cabled Socks, Chunky Wool Arm Knitting Workshop, and the Cozy Knit Pillows Workshop:
Cozy Knit Cabled Socks
This fabulous Cozy Knit Cabled Socks Workshop by The Crafter’s Box provides detailed patterns and lessons on how to knit 3 gorgeous pairs of cabled socks. The workshop includes all of the tools and materials needed from artisan suppliers, as well as a live Maker Chat Q&A for the community to join in creative conversation. Click HERE to enroll your knitter into this FANTASTIC workshop!
2 additional online classes from The Crafter’s Box include Chunky Wool Arm Knitting Workshop and Cozy Knit Pillows Workshop:
Craftsy
Craftsy is a maker’s paradise, boasting over 1,500 classes taught by industry experts. You’re sure to find a class (or 2) that your knitter will LOVE or better yet, buy your knitter a Premium Membership (currently available at a GREAT discount) and give them the gift of classes all year long!
Startup Library: Knitting with Susan B. Anderson
If your knitter is just learning the basics, invite them to join the legendary knitter Susan B. Anderson as she teaches her students how to knit a pair of hand warmers, a bulky cowl, and a pom-pom hat in Startup Library: Knitting with Susan B. Anderson. Renowned for her incredible teaching skills, Susan B. Anderson is sure to empower and inspire with her lifetime of knitting knowledge!
For a more advanced knitter, I recommend a more challenging class. Knitting With Beads Made Easy with Laura Nelkin is a wonderful option for a knitter who’d love to learn to embellish their projects with beads.
An even more advanced class is Fair Isle Knit Mitts with Tanis Gray who walks her students through the process of creating a pair of Fair Isle Fingerless Mitts:
More Gifts for Knitters
I’m going to conclude this post of Gifts for Knitters with a roundup of beautiful knitting inspired products I came across this week. All of these gifts for knitters cost less than $50 (as of this post) so click on any of the images / links for details and enjoy!
Artisan Made Yarn Bowl
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