Maker Holiday Gift Guide 2020
/With the holiday season quickly approaching, it’s not too early to start thinking about the gift giving season. Looking for the perfect gift for the knitter and crocheters in your life? I’ve enlisted the help of my dear pal Bonnie of Bon Bon Blacksheep to put together a list of 10 things that every maker will want. Going to a knit night or doing a secret gift exchange? These gift ideas are thoughtful, yet won’t break the bank. If you are a maker yourself, you may want to pass this along to your friends and family.
Winter is rough on everyone, especially those who use their hands a lot. The Maker’s Hand Balm is specially formulated for those who work with yarn and fiber. This natural product is made in the USA, cruelty, paraben and soy free. The balm tube allows you to use just the amount you need and massage into your skin. Made with nourishing organic oils and butters with a rosewood and black spruce scent.
Let’s be honest, tiny, fancy scissors are SO much more fun than regular scissors. Find the perfect style of scissors for the maker in your life. To complete the gift, pair it with a handmade scissor sleeve that has a sewn in magnet to keep the scissors safely in place!
These tiny treat stitch markers look SO good, you’ll be craving the real thing! Each stitch marker is created by hand from polymer clay. Little Bitty Delights tries to replicate each marker as close as she can, but no two pieces are exactly the same. Choose between a small ring option that fits up to a US size 9 knitting needle or lobster clasp for crocheters. These realistic looking charms are a perfect addition to any knitter/crocheters accessories box!Keep in mind that these are handmade and made to order times will vary. Stitch & Hustle featured her markers in our Unicornalong kits last year too and everyone loved them.
You never know when and where inspiration will strike. Gift these perfect 32 page on-the-go notebooks so that your maker friend can record it when it does strike. Available as a bundle of three different cover designs, this notebook will allow you to sketch and record current or future projects. Stay organized with the index page in the front, or flip to the back for quick reference needle conversions, gauges and a printed ruler
YARN!!!
When all else fails, gift yarn. No matter how big your yarn stash is, you can always use more yarn. A skein of beautiful hand dyed yarn is very thoughtful and is a great way to show your support towards your maker friend/family. You will also be supporting an indie yarn dyer at the same time! It’s a win win all around! Let your friends do what they do best and put their creativity to work. Lately, I’ve been swooning over Laine and Lotus Fiber Co. as well as Asylum Fibers.
“If I can’t bring my yarn, I’m not going!” For the knitters and crocheters who live by this motto, this project bag is for you! This handy project bag hangs comfortably from your arm without adding weight. It makes any project portable so you can knit or crochet anywhere, at any time. Convenient pockets for your notions, pattern notes or your phone. Available in a variety of prints to choose from.
First off, these tassel makers are way too cute! Sure, you can make tassels by using a book, but why not change things up with this cute Tassel Maker that is also a pom pom making tool and so much more. I guarantee that making tassels will be more fun.
Give the gift of a KnitCrate Yarn Subscription Box. This monthly subscription features 1+ skeins of KnitCrate in-house premium yarn brands in limited edition colorways, 2 exclusive patterns (1 knitting, 1 crochet). In addition, you can enjoy bonus promo code from brand partners and 25% off the Member Central Shop. Subscriptions can be canceled at any time and auto-renew on the first of each month. Use code MICHELE20 for 20% off your holiday or gift subscriptions!
Knitting Needles & Crochet Hooks
Crocheters and knitters usually have tons of hooks and needles lying around, but why not gift them some new tools they will really love. For knitters, there are some amazing interchangeable knitting needles available from Knitter’s Pride. The gorgeous laminated birch wood creates a lightweight, yet durable needle. Not to mention that they feel amazing and so smooth in your hands. Looking for a big gift to surprise a family member? Get the Knitter’s Pride Ginger Special Interchangeable Circular Set. They will thank you later.
Michele swears by and just loves the Zing Travel Set of interchangeable needles and she never travels without it. The perfect gift for the on the go knitter.
For crocheters, I cannot say enough good things about Furls Streamline Crochet Hooks. These ergonomic hooks come in three different types of wood and only weigh around 1 ounce. These hooks are beautifully hand crafted and so affordable. Your hands will be so happy and any maker you gift these to will be forever grateful. These Streamline Hooks are Michele’s favorite and you can get them in fun colors and styles too.
Whatever your gifting your favorite maker - don’t forget to treat yourself too!
