JadeOrchidSong Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 My mother in law asks me what I want for Christmas. I would like gifts for knitting. If you are a knitter, what gifts would you appreciate? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn- Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Gift card to your favorite yarn supplier. Have you been eyeing any fancy needles or a size you don't have? A nice bag to store your current WIP. When in doubt, a book with patterns for whatever you like to make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 yearn, needles, wool, spinning wheel and when you really get crazy? Ask for sheep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Gift certificate to KnitPicks Knitting chart keeper, unless you prefer digital like I do. Ball winder Nice needles, like the interchangeable ones from KP Needle case Stitch markers, folding scissors, retractable tape measure, gauge checker/needle size checker, tapestry needles, row counters and more row counters -- the little gadgets and gizmos that go missing easily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 How about a good hand lotion? I like the sheep idea but I'd want an angora rabbit first. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 The Yarn Harlot is in the midst of her daily "gifts for knitters" posts at yarnharlot.ca . She has a lot of interesting ideas over there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GailV Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 The Yarn Harlot is in the midst of her daily "gifts for knitters" posts at yarnharlot.ca . She has a lot of interesting ideas over there. That was my first thought, too. She does this every year. Personally, I'd like cool stitch markers. I always lose mine, and then end up using twist ties. After that, I'd like a swift and ball winder. Online yarn places are having sales on gifts for knitters now. You (or she) could browse places like Knit Picks for ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Tick Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 I can never have enough bags - since I seen to have an unending stream of midway projects... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 I think stitch markers were day 2 this year. I wanted all of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rieshy Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Addi turbos Addi turbos But then I hate my Knitpick needles. Also never underestimate the fun of a bunch of cool toys, especially if they are pretty and not just utilitarian- like darning needles in an attractive holder, gauge rulers, stitch holders, handmade buttons if she does sweaters, bracelet row counters, etc. all tucked into a new bag. Now I'm just daydreaming... I second the idea to gift certificates to yarn places- but do you know the kind of projects your mil prefers to knit? If she's a machine washable baby blanket by the dozen knitter/gifter she may prefer a nice gift certificate to a more lowbrow yarn shop like Hobby Lobby. ETA that obviously I need to read more carefully- I thought you were buying FOR your mil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyDay Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 yarn bowl Stitch markers circular needle set yarn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanier.1765 Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 yarn bowl Stitch markers circular needle set yarn I love the idea of a yarn bowl as a gift. It wouldn't be something I would buy for myself but I would adore having one of those beautiful bowls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plink Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 I am buying a copy of Jonathan Toomey for my favorite knitter, along with several skeins of expensive red yarn. It is her first Christmas as a mom, and she is a sap just like me, so I have a feeling she will love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildiris Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 A wheel so you can ply yarns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 I am buying a copy of Jonathan Toomey for my favorite knitter, along with several skeins of expensive red yarn. It is her first Christmas as a mom, and she is a sap just like me, so I have a feeling she will love it. Oh, that's going to be a lovely gift! New bag! Yes, great idea. I have a big Bagsmith folding bag that DH picked out one year, and I love it, but with so many small people around, I don't use that one to cart my stuff around; it stays in my room, and I pull things from it as needed. A few years ago my MIL got me a KP gift card and tucked it into a small KP bag. The bag held enough for a couple of projects and had a couple of external pockets for my water bottle and keys, so it could double as my purse too. It's gotten a bit beaten up, but I can always use stuff like that, small bags for projects. I also have a little bag that is perfect for small projects, also a KP item; it holds one ball of yarn and hangs on my wrist, so I can knit while walking. Mostly I just use it to hold small projects, but it's a handy little bag of a good size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bug's Mom Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 My current love is Karbonz needles. I love them so much that I'm able to (mostly) ignore the stupid spelling. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgiana Daniels Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 I second the motion for a ball winder... ....wishing I had one. So many cool gift ideas here, so I suppose you need to know a ballpark how much your MIL is willing to spend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 a quilted roll-up case for needles/hooks. for knitters - with a pouch for rings/pins etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Yarnbox or Knit Crate subscription! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 I do love my addi turbos Yarn winders are also nice. Joanns has one, they have a 30% off coupon atm. http://www.joann.com/coupon/?icn=Home&ici=hs0-1b I just use a tall and skinny box that is made for wine for my needles. :lol: It is pretty strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassenach Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 I love the idea of a yarn bowl as a gift. It wouldn't be something I would buy for myself but I would adore having one of those beautiful bowls. I agree! This is the first time I've even heard of a yarn bow, and OH MY there are some beautiful options out there. What a lovely way to have your work sitting out on a table. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 I love the idea of a yarn bowl as a gift. It wouldn't be something I would buy for myself but I would adore having one of those beautiful bowls. I have seen some really pretty handmade ceramic ones. I did drool over them but I tend to use my yarn budget on yarn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy101 Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 A lantern moon crochet hook. If she likes lace work, a small one, if she does a bit of everything, a medium one. I adore the 2 I have, but at $16-22 each, I only have 2. ;) Interchangeable knitting needles. If you can't afford to gift a set, some brands have sampler sets and that's a nice why to find out if she likes them. Yarn store gift certificates. Some online suggestions. Webs is at yarn.com Knitpicks.com Jimmybeanwool.com A swift and ball winder is AWESOME. Locking stitch markers (they sorta look like safety pins) are used for crochet. Little closed ring stitch markers in various sizes are used for crochet. Either in colors or whatever she would like are fun and always useful. You could custom order some fabric labels for her with her name on them to use for her items. Some Lavishea lotion bars. I LOVE them. I have almost every scent they make. They are the only thing I've been able to use that works and allows me to go straight to my yarn without greasy hands. And they last a long time. A general visa gift card they can use to buy ravelry patterns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy101 Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 And I second or is it fourth? The yarn bowl idea. I'd never ever buy one for myself, but I'd be giddy over getting one. Especially if it was one with a lid or personalized. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy101 Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 Yarnbox or Knit Crate subscription! Yep. This too. There are other yarn clubs as well. Like the yarn bowl, this is something I'd probably be excited about, but not buy myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn- Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 I do love my addi turbos Yarn winders are also nice. Joanns has one, they have a 30% off coupon atm. http://www.joann.com/coupon/?icn=Home&ici=hs0-1b I just use a tall and skinny box that is made for wine for my needles. :lol: It is pretty strong. Do you have a suggestion as to which yarn winder to get? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 I have seen some really pretty handmade ceramic ones. I did drool over them but I tend to use my yarn budget on yarn.Hence, the fabulousness of one as a gift. (I'd never buy one for myself, either. That's a lot of nice wool $$) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 And I second or is it fourth? The yarn bowl idea. I'd never ever buy one for myself, but I'd be giddy over getting one. Especially if it was one with a lid or personalized.With LID?? Shut. Up. :svengo: awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 And I second or is it fourth? The yarn bowl idea. I'd never ever buy one for myself, but I'd be giddy over getting one. Especially if it was one with a lid or personalized. I saw yarn bowls at the paint-your-own pottery place! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy101 Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 With LID?? Shut. Up. :svengo: awesome. You know what I get tons of comments on? The Frankoma pottery soup turine I use as a yarn bowl. It was a little notch in the lid for a ladle that my yarn pulls through. The first time I showed up with it at a knit night, four women about twice my age were really ticked off they hadn't thought of doing that. LOL Mine is an old one passed to me from a grandma on my dh's side. Also? Tea pots! Just pop your yarn in and pull the yarn through the spout. I have an elephant ceramic teapot (I don't drink hot tea, but I love elephants) and that's what I use for my little skeins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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