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33 Excellent Gifts For Knitters That'll Have Them In Stitches Of Joy

Updated: Jan 31 2022
33 Excellent Gifts For Knitters That'll Have Them In Stitches Of Joy
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Every season is crafting season so there's always a great time for one of these perfect knitting gifts. Artists and crafters who have chosen yarn as their medium will be whipping up the prettiest projects they've ever made with a little help from these knitting tools and knitting accessories. From practical treats for beginners like kits complete with knitting books to walk them through their first projects to knitting patterns that will challenge advanced knitters, there's something here for every experience level. Knitters that have skeins overwhelming their yarn balls might appreciate something special like personalized needles or something that'll have them in stitches like funny knitting-themed home decor. From Mother's Day to birthdays, if they love knitting, they'll be (crochet) hooked on these delightful gift ideas that are just too yarn great for words.

People Knitting: A Century of Photographs

When your wrists need a break, there's no need to walk away from knitting completely. Instead, soak in the incredible pictures in People Knitting. The book is a collection of historical images of folks in all eras doing exactly what the title promises.
$21 .99

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Knitting Pattern Holder

Knitters only have two hands but they have sooooo much to do and hold onto. Let this pattern holder be the third (or even fourth!) hand they need to keep their craft on track. The simple holder uses an elastic band to keep what they're making in full view.
$15 .69

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LED Flashlight Gloves

When the family is watching a movie in the dark you'll be knitting up a storm thanks to these flashlight gloves. The LED lights won't get hot but will blast your project (and only your project) with the light you need to see without disrupting the activities or sleep of others.
$17 .99

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Wood Knitting Bowl

Dress up your coffee table with a piece of decor that serves as a stealthy yarn holder. The hand-carved bowl is silky smooth and won't ever catch your yarn and cradles the skein to keep it neat. The swirl on the side hides a small hole that helps guide the yarn to your project without adding tension.
$24 .99

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Oversized Knitting Board

Knitting boards are an ambitious knitter's best friend. They make creating big projects simple. This oversized board is ideal for making sweaters or blankets and will save your favorite knitter time and effort when making new things.
$49 .99

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52 Weeks of Socks: Beautiful Patterns for Yearround Knitting

52 Weeks of Socks will give you the leg up on the dryer, it won't be able to eat them faster than you're making them. This fascinating book is filled with patterns, ideas, and inspiration for everyone's favorite homemade footwear.
$14 .78

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LED Neck Light for Knitting

When insomnia strikes, work on your project in bed without bothering your partner with a flashlight that always points at what you need it to. This LED neck light is lightweight and comfortable to wear and project a beam exactly where you need it and nowhere you don't.
$21 .99

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Hand Crank Knitting Machine

Work smarter, not harder, by adding just a touch of automation to your knitting routine. You'll learn how to use this loom's hand crank in 5 minutes and then it's off to the races. Use the online videos (links included) to learn how to make gloves, hats, scarves, sweaters, and more.
$46 .98

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Alter Knit: Stitch Dictionary

Curious knitting newbies and vets looking for some fresh stitches will both get a lot out of Alter Knit. The colorful book is packed with 200 contemporary knitting motifs and stitches and educates as much as it inspires.
$16 .13

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Hand Operated Yarn Winder

Wind yarn like great-great-great grandma did with a winder that looks like it’s straight off the prairie. The adage goes “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” and this trusty tool has never broken, and helps generations of knitters make and keep their materials neat and at the ready.
$50 .33

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Compact Accessory Set for Knitting

If you have room for a skein in your purse, you've got room to accompany it with this compact accessory kit. The set has more than 3 dozen tools that everyone from beginners to experienced knitters can use to start their projects, keep them secure in transit, and complete them.
$9 .99

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Sock Knitting Loom

This oblong loom is the best way to make socks quickly, easily, and with exacting precision that can be tough to get with needles. It's great for beginners to learn on and holds stitches securely without need for additional keepers.
$18 .99

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Handcrafted Wooden Blocking Board

Block your projects with ease using an upright wooden block that has loads of space. The 11" block has 23 holes for the 50 included pins and can be used to block more than one project at a time.
$23 .98

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Knitting Comb Set

Block a swatch and keep it taut with this complete knitting comb set. For knitters that can't get enough of patchwork blankets and things with squares, this set is a perfect match. They can interchange pins and combs with ease, making it easy to switch between projects.
$19 .45

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Interchangeable Knitting Needle Set

Carpenters have their sets of drill bits, and this knitting needle set is basically the same thing for knitters. It contains more than a dozen gauges of needles tips that can be screwed into a rod to add length. It folds for convenience and is a great item for knitters who take their projects on the road.
$131 .00

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Yarn It Storage Solution

You’ll be shouting “darn it” on the regular unless you e got the Yarn It to keep your material neat. This cool plastic orb holds your ball in a compact, organized way and has little space for you to stick your needles, making it easy to keep a project in one place.
$21 .99

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Yarn Shampoo

Repeat after us: my knits are too good for the washer and dryer. And they are! But you can skip the dry cleaner by using this yarn shampoo. It keeps the yarn in excellent shape while removing allergens, odors, and other nastiness from the garment.
$20 .49

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Hat Pom-Pom Maker Set

What's a colorful hat without a pom-pom on the top? This kit makes it easy to make the best part of any knit hat. It contains all sorts of sizes of makers so you can make all kinds of puffs.
$29 .59

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Blocking Mat for Knitting

Knitters making big projects need big blocking mats. This one is supersized and works for projects up to 36"x36". Plus, it's made of interlocking pieces you assemble and disassemble, which takes all the hassle out of storing a large item.
$42 .95

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Mini Knitting Stitch Counter

This little dude kinda looks like a frog and he's here to help knitters keep track of every hop, skip, leap and jump of their stitches. The mini counter can sit on their project or be attached to a cord and act as a pendant for easy counting.
$7 .05

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