Ultimate Gift Ideas - Christmas Gifts
The Ultimate Guide to Christmas Presents for Your Knitting or Crochet Partner
Hello There!
Before Carol started her knitting shop, I was a knitter adjacent, i.e., I was stuck outside knitting shops waiting for Carol to finish looking. Every Christmas or birthday, I would try to use my limited knowledge to find gifts for knitting and crocheting.
Now that Carol has opened her shop, I have an extra job in a yarn shop that I can never give up. I learned a lot during these extra working days by talking to knitters and crocheters. So, if you are Google-ing “gifts for knitters” or “crochet presents”, I am here to help.
Being in the yarn shop, I’ve learned a thing or two about finding the perfect gift for someone whose world revolves around knitting and crochet. Christmas is the ideal time to show appreciation for all those hours crafting beautiful creations. But let’s face it—choosing the right present can be daunting, especially if you’re unsure what they need.
Whether you’re looking for budget-friendly stocking fillers or a show-stopping gift, this guide to make your Christmas shopping a breeze. And the best part? You’ll find everything mentioned here on our website, knitwithme.co.uk!
Stocking Fillers – Small gifts to add to your Main Gift.
Sometimes, it’s the small, thoughtful gifts that bring the most joy. Here are a few ideas:
Knitting Stitch Markers: Knitters always use these; they mark a place in the knitting to remember, so you can never go wrong as a present; we have luxury hand-embodied ones that make them special
Row Counters: If you ever hear “I’m counting”, to any question you ask. Then, a row counter is a great knitting gift. It stops the “I have lost count now!”
Tools
You can never go wrong with tools as crafters never have enough
Tape Measures:
I am constantly asked to find a tape measure in our house, so you can never have enough! It measures how much your crafting partner has completed, e.g., there is no point in having one sleeve longer than another. Shop Tape measures
Mini Scales:
This is an excellent gift for any knitter or crocheter. They love when they have, knowing how much yarn they have left is done by weight. Shop Mini Scales
Knitting Cord:
I always hear, “You knock my stitches off the needles” when I am tidying for dinner; these cords mean they can pause knitting and take the item off the needles. Knitters love them to use, so they can try on a knitted jumper while knitting it. Shop Knitting Cord
Wool Wash:
Wool Wash: Once they have made something, it does not go in the washing machine (I found out the hard way and had to give Carol one of her jumpers back that was half its original size!) They put a drop of this wash in a tub, let it soak for a bit, then wring out the water and dry it flat. You do this once complete to “block” an item; it gives it a shape you like. Our house has a big container of this, but you can start with a small bottle. Shop Wool Wash
Great Crafting Gifts – that do not break the budget
If you want to give them something more substantial, these gifts will impress every knitter or crocheter.
Luxury Yarn Skeins: I recommend this only if you know the colours or fibre they like. Otherwise, you will be visiting to return it. However, it is an excellent gift with unique colours. Shop Yarn
Beginner Knitter Kit: If your partner was to try, why not try a simple kit? The kit below is what you get in our beginner's knitting classes, but if the class is above budget, why not buy the items to try with YouTube?
Beginner Crochet kit: we have many fun Toft kits that allow you to make a small item and get into crochet. Shop Crochet Kits
Pattern Books: Give a Knitter or Crocheter a crafter book, and they will love it. Shop Books
Splurge-Worthy Gifts
Looking to make a big statement this Christmas? These gifts will win you major brownie points:
Knitting Kits: The kits are the best place to start if they want a finished article as a present. However, they are expensive, so you might want to get them to check it first. Shop Knitting Kits
Crochet Hook Sets: Good tools for anything make it more enjoyable. These Crochet kits are fantastic. Shop Crochet hook sets
Knitting Needle Sets: Good tools for anything make it more enjoyable. These are going to be Knitting and Crochet kits are fantastic for people. Shop Knitting Needle Sets
Crafting bags: It feels like Carol buys a bag for every project she starts; knitter and crochet people love a bag to hold their precious craft. These hide and hammer bags are an excellent gift for the premium crafting carry holder. Shop Bags
The Gift That Keeps on Giving
If you’re unsure what they’d like, why not let them
choose? A Knit With Me Gift Card is always a safe bet.
Available in various amounts, our gift cards allow them to pick exactly what they need for their next project. These can be used for lessons or anything in the shop.
Ultimate Gifts
These are gifts for the big, “Oh my god, what do I buy presents?”.
Ball Winder: If you have ever had to hold a bit of yarn while your crochet partner or knitting wife was hand winding it into a ball, it is quicker with a ball winder to save you some yarn holding time. There are hand winders and a fully electric version to choose from. Shop ball winder. If you want to save your holding, you can buy a swift; it looks like an umbrella and holds the yarn while they ball it up
Knitting lessons: We have some lessons on the site to book for all levels, from beginner to expert. These are usually small groups to ensure the best teaching experience. If they are fully booked at the time of purchase, you can join the waitlist, and we will email you as soon as the following classes are available (click on the waitlist button for the course). Shop courses and workshops. You can always buy a gift card for the cost to give the person if the date is not confirmed. Shop Gift Cards