Looking for the perfect gifts for knitters in your life (or yourself)? Whether they’re just picking up their first pair of needles or have a stash of yarn that could rival a craft store, I’ve got you covered.
This list is filled with thoughtful, creative, and practical gift ideas to delight any knitter, no matter their skill level or style. From tools they’ll treasure to cozy treats that make knitting even more enjoyable, you’re sure to find something that will make them smile.
A word of caution – seasoned knitters know what they like, so unless they’ve asked for something specific, I recommend focusing on the knitting-adjacent items rather than the actual tools of the trade. I’ve included both in the list.
Knitting notions are the best stocking stuffers!
These adorable little pouches are perfect for knitting notions. Since it’s a set of bags, your knitter can put one in each of their project bags, or you could use the set to provide several very affordable gifts.
This is the ultimate set of interchangeable knitting needles. Your knitter will be smitten with the red cables that don’t kink up, twist, come undone, or snag. These can be mix and matched with the bamboo set, too.
A case for organizing knitting needles will be appreciated by most knitters.
Knitters love having a variety of unique projects bags to keep each work in progress in its own special place. This post has some recommended options.
Yarn is a personal choice, and every knitter has their preferences, so proceed with caution - gift cards to yarn shops are a great option.
If you do want to give actual yarn, this is my very favorite sock yarn - it is so soft and beautiful. It feels fancier than it is. And it’s great for more than just socks. Pick a color you think they’ll love. Bonus: Manos del Uruguay yarns are hand dyed by women in Uruguay, and the tag comes signed by the dyer, which adds a special touch.
If your knitter uses yarn that comes in skeins like the one above, they’ll need a swift to hold it so that it doesn’t tangle as they wind it into a ball.
If the knitter in your life uses yarn in skeins and puts them on a swift to keep them tidy while winding, they’ll might want a ball winder. Winders like these make little “cakes” of yarn, and the yarn can be pulled from the inside or outside based on preference.
We knitters love to have a mug of coffee or tea while we knit, but we drink it sloooooowly because we're knitting in between sips. This mug warmer will keep coffee, tea, or hot chocolate perfectly warm in any mug, and you don't have to remember to turn it off.
Gridded blocking mats are a game changer for knitters.
Blockers that have pins lined up and held in place help you get nice straight edges when blocking.
Does the knitter in your life like to have a library of books about their craft? If so, the ones on this list would make excellent gifts.
The Book Seat - Aubergine Purple - The Most Comfortable Way to Read, Hands Free!
Does the knitter in your life also love to read? Maybe they are ready to try reading and knitting simultaneously! Gift them with The Book Seat and a Kindle Paperwhite Kids, and they’ll soon be enjoying both of their favorite comfort hobbies at the same time!
This is more of a gesture than a gift, and it’s free! If you know someone who wants to learn to knit, this will guide them through every step of the way. Recommended starting products are included, too, if you’re looking to gift them with supplies.
iPad, Pencil, and Screen Protector
Hear me out… This could be the most used gift for your knitter. Knitters can use this for regular tablet functions, reading & knitting, and knitting itself.
Most knitting patterns these days are PDFs. We knitters like to highlight our size on the page and make notes. The iPad allows us to do that without printing out and storing paper.
And when you make digital notes in a file on your iPad, you can also see those notes on your iPhone, laptop, etc., which means that this is the gift that allows knitters to write notes on knitting patterns in the Cloud! I pull up patterns on my phone all the time to see at a glance the notes I made using my iPad.
This is the iPad I’m typing on right now, and I love it.
I have two recommended options: iPad Air and iPad Mini. iPad Air has the option of adding a keyboard case so that it can become your laptop - I’m typing on mine right now. iPad Mini easily fits in a project bag.- the ultimate knitting companion.
This pencil is the one that’s compatible with the iPad Air. If you’re choosing the iPad Mini, you’ll need the Apple Pencil 2nd Generation.
If you’re going with the iPad Air, this screen protector gives just enough texture to the screen to make it feel like you’re writing on paper with the Apple Pencil. And Spigen screen protectors are my favorite - it includes a tool that helps you align it with your device for perfect placement.
Happy knitting!
