Knitters on your gift list? Looking for great gift ideas for your favorite knitter and your knitting friends and family? We have some useful gifts for knitters (and maybe for you as well!) From a knitting tote bag to stitch markers and a travel kit for knitters, we have the very best knitting gift ideas.
I’ve put together a collection of my favorite gifts for knitters. If you have a favorite knitter and are looking for some knitting gift ideas, keep reading! These practical gifts are suitable for both a beginner or an advanced knitter. Please check back as I add to this gift guide often!
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Knitting Bag
Only those ‘in the know’ will be able to decipher these terms! Project bags make great gifts for knitters, who often have several current projects going on at any given time. But knit tote bags are also a great way to gift any of these other gift ideas! Fill your tote bag with any number of the following gift idea.
Carry your needles in style with this lovely Knitting Needlecase. It’s nice that it carries all different sizes of needles, both straight, double-pointed, and circular needles, as well as interchangeable needles and a handy crochet hook.
If you are looking for a sweet gift for a knitter, how delightful are these Stitch Markers? Tuck a few of these into your favorite knitter’s stocking.
A stash of labels is good to have on hand for gifting. These personalized leather labels are perfect for some knit items…
…while these sweet personalized Cotton Sheep labels are perfect for just about any knitting project.
These lovely and intricate Scissors will make yarn snipping extra fancy and are lovely and thoughtful gifts for any knitter.
While these compact travel scissors are purely utilitarian.
A knit travel kit contained in a macaron! Mini versions of useful knitting supplies contained in a very portable macaron!!
A handy, palm-sized Needle Size Gauge makes determining the size of knitting needles easy. These small gauges would make great stocking stuffers.
I can’t even! How cute is this ornament? There are a variety of different yarn colors on this fun ornament. I love these for a Christmas Gift for a knitter.
Make tins of moisturizing hand balm for your knitting friends.
A gift card or gift certificate to a local yarn shop is another perfect gift for a knitter and helps local, small businesses.
Knitting books are good gifts for a beginner knitter as well as for an experienced knitter. Some of my favorites are:
The Vogue Knitting Ultimate Stitch Dictionary is filled with 800+ stitch patterns, not garment or blanket patterns. This is my go-to when I am seeking inspiration. It is broken down into Knit & Purl patterns, Colorwork, Lace, Cables, and Edgings.
The Knitter’s Book of Yarn is a great resource about…yarn. It explains why certain yarn is better for certain patterns and stitches. Patterns that work specifically with certain ply/types of yarn are provided. And if you are stymied with yarn substitutions, this book will help demystify that dilemma for you.
Elizabeth Zimmerman tackles problems and patterns in her fun and lively voice in Knitting Without Tears. This is one of three of her knitting books.
The Knowledgeable Knitter is a fantastic reference book for any questions you might have. So many patterns assume that the knitter has a certain knowledge, that many might not. This book explains and answers so many techniques of knitting.
A Yarn Winder and Yarn Swifts easily take skeins of yarn and transform them into much more manageable balls of yarn. If there aren’t always an extra pair of hands around, then this is a perfect knitter’s gift.
This Knit Picks Knitting Chart Keeper is a wonderful gift for a knitter. Not only does it keep your chart free from damage and convenient to access, but the magnets helped you keep track of where you are and of pattern changes. It is one of those handy gifts that someone might not buy for themselves, but will wonder how they ever survived without! I know I did!
Of course, I must add my little zippered pouch! It comes in two sizes, but I like the small at 8″ x 4.7″. It’s the perfect size for small scissors, measuring tape, needle protectors, stitch markers, crochet hook, darning needles, post-it notes, a pen, and the other little accouterments that I like to keep handy.
I was very late in discovering blocking mats, but now I don’t know how I lived without them. They really do make a difference in producing the correctly shaped and proportioned finished garment or project.
This knit gift idea was suggested by one of our readers, and it is a good one! I can’t believe I didn’t think of it myself. This Necklight is a great gift for knitters, as well as other handicrafters. I just bought one for my mom, who does needlepoint.
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Breanna
October 23, 2019 at 1:01 pmI really like gauges! I have so many random needles that were given to me that don’t have the measurement on them, so I use my gauge all the time 🙂
lynn
October 23, 2019 at 2:35 pmA gauge is such a handy tool. Like you, I have needles from my Grandma that the measurements have rubbed off from. In fact, I also use the gauge from my Grandma! Great suggestions.
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Hugs,
Lynn
Jayne
October 18, 2021 at 5:35 pmPersonalized labels are just the finishing touch to any project. Receive many compliments on this added touch.
lynn
October 18, 2021 at 6:28 pmI agree Jayne! A personalized label is finished any project just so perfectly.
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Happy Knitting!
Hugs,
Lynn
Julie Kearney
October 19, 2021 at 12:53 pmIt’s so hard to choose, some really good items but I particularly love the labels as I always feel any knitting I gift are more personalised when I add a label ☺️
lynn
October 19, 2021 at 1:52 pmHi Julie,
I do love the labels…it really adds something to our handmade gifts, doesn’t it!
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Happy Knitting!
Hugs,
Lynn
Nancy Gosselin
October 23, 2019 at 1:05 pmI am a new member and just love reading your posts. Thank you from Canada!
lynn
October 23, 2019 at 2:34 pmHi Nancy, so glad to have you here! I love my Canadian friends!
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Hugs,
Lynn
Margie Bentley
November 4, 2019 at 5:37 pmI enjoy your newsletters. I think the ornate small scissors would make a great gift.
lynn
November 5, 2019 at 11:57 amAren’t those scissors lovely! And I enjoy having you here to read my ramblings! I love to work on this blog, but it is all the more enjoyable with delightful readers like you on the other end!
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Happy Knitting!
Hugs,
Lynn
Barbara
November 9, 2020 at 11:05 amWhile I enjoy having pretty tiny scissors…I must say the needle gauge is my go to tool when the wooden knitting needles do not have numbers on them. Thank you for Sheri great with us. Wood dearlymlove winning the knitting bag.
Barbara
lynn
November 10, 2020 at 10:04 amHi Barbara,
Ditto! My needle gauge is used regularly. For whatever reason, I’ve noticed that my circular needles rarely have the size on them either.
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Happy Knitting!
Hugs,
Lynn
Donna
October 23, 2019 at 1:07 pmMy favourite knitting accessory is my TARDIS project bag 🙂
lynn
October 23, 2019 at 2:32 pmAh…A Dr. Who Fan!!! My son loved that show, so I know all about TARDIS! Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Hugs,
Lynn
Regina
October 23, 2019 at 1:35 pm🐑 🐑🐑It’s all great Fun 🐑🐑🐑I love the bag and the sweet Sheep 🐑 markers 🐑all so much fun 🌻🐝I love knitting scarfs and Washcloths 🎃thank you for your amazing Give Away 🍂🍁🐿🐳🇺🇸🐳
lynn
October 23, 2019 at 2:29 pmAren’t those little sheep adorable!!!
Doreen LaVine
October 23, 2019 at 1:40 pmMy favorite knitting too, the one I never leave home without is The Knit Kit. It houses a variety of necessary tools including a tape measure, double ended crochet hook, folding scissors, darning needle, stitch markers, needle sizer, a cutter and a counter. It is small enough to fit into your pocket, purse or knitting bag. Invaluable!
lynn
October 23, 2019 at 2:28 pmOh Doreen, I need to check that out! May need to add it to my list.
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Hugs,
Lynn
Cheryl Hudson
October 23, 2019 at 1:46 pmFavorite knitting tool …. cable needle!
lynn
October 23, 2019 at 2:26 pmOoooh, I love a cable needle. Cables keep knitting from getting boring sometimes!
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Hugs,
Lynn
Regina
October 23, 2019 at 1:48 pm🐑🐑🐑Your Knitting Tote Is so adorable just Perfect 🐑🐑🐑I love knitting scarfs and washcloths 🐑🐑🐑Thank you for your sweet giveaway 🐑🐑🐑🐳🇺🇸🐳
lynn
October 23, 2019 at 2:25 pmThanks, friend! Not sure if you realize it, but I actually ‘designed’ that bag…so I am rather partial to it too! Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Hugs,
Lynn
Penny
October 29, 2019 at 2:05 pmI love that bag and I am a collector of bags. I have a tooled leather one and many fabric ones and I like to change them out like my handbag. The small needle gauge and sheep stitch holders are so cute. Great job on your bag design.
lynn
October 30, 2019 at 6:15 amHi Penny! I guess I would have to admit that I am a collector of bags as well, but don’t have a lovely leather one! I would like to say that ‘you can’t have too many bags’, but then I inherited my mom’s bag of bags and quickly realized that, in fact, you can have too many! 😂
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Happy Knitting!
Hugs,
Lynn
Shelley Versavel
November 16, 2020 at 10:12 amMy favourite unconventional knitting gadget is a large paper clip. I use it to mark stitches and use it to hold stitches. They don’t fall off and always on hand. Plastic coated colourful ones I like the best.
lynn
November 17, 2020 at 4:46 pmBrilliant! Thanks for the low-tech gadget idea, Shelley. I’ve been know to use any number of unconventional tools in my knitting journey.
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Happy Knitting!
Hugs,
Lynn
Lin Dallas
October 23, 2019 at 1:51 pmMy FAVORITE knitting accessory has to be fancy scissors like the ones posted above! They are so beautiful, and I love that vintage aesthetic (even if they may not actually be actually vintage).
lynn
October 23, 2019 at 2:23 pmHey Lin,
Right! No one needs to know whether they are truly vintage or not, but you will feel ‘fancy’ while snipping and that is all that matters!
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Hugs,
Lynn
Jeanne Gamage
October 23, 2019 at 2:01 pmLove the bag-great idea! Also the macaroon notions kit.
lynn
October 23, 2019 at 2:22 pmIsn’t that macaron kit so fun!!! And I do love that bag…but I’m not very objective! 😉😉
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Hugs,
Lynn
Deb
October 23, 2019 at 2:08 pmI am a sucker for stitch markers! So many options and uses. I have actually taken cute ones and made jewelry out of them! I have made my own and gifted them to my crafty friends and they always seem to appreciate them. The sheep shown in the article may have to be my next acquisition!
lynn
October 23, 2019 at 2:20 pmHey Deb, I need new stitch markers…maybe then I would use them more! I am what my Grandma called ‘hoodly fodly’ which means that I don’t always take the time to do things like add stitch markers when I should. Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Hugs,
Lynn
Dawn Spence
October 23, 2019 at 2:11 pmAbsolutely love your blog, it has become the highlight of my Mondays. You certainly have a knack for finding the most interesting sites around the web. I also always look forward to the recipes and knitting projects you post. I am rather new to the knitting craft and the very first project I ever tried was your Chunky Blanket pattern and although it didn’t turn out quite as lovely as yours, it was the beginning of my knitting obsession and I have been going at it ever since. Keep them coming!
Blessing to you.
lynn
October 23, 2019 at 2:16 pmAw Dawn, girlfriend you just made my day!!! What are you knitting now? Thanks for popping in and you are entered into the drawing!
Hugs,
Lynn
Sharon Boothby
October 23, 2019 at 2:40 pmneedle case
lynn
October 23, 2019 at 3:32 pmOf course, such a very handy accessory. I use the same one I have used since I started knitting 30+ years ago.
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Hugs,
Lynn
Paula Gillings
October 23, 2019 at 2:44 pmMy absolute favorite accessory, use every day for every project, is the app Tally Counter by Agile Tortoise. Its easy to use, clean and functional interface , auto saves, and can have multiple counters. I’d love it if they could add features for the needle-worker, and have requested (but, one person isn’t worth the development expense), still, it is still my most used and favorite accessory.
lynn
October 23, 2019 at 3:30 pmHey Paula, I absolutely need to check that out!! Thanks for the heads up. Counting rows is truly the bane of my knitting experiences. Truthfully, I am too impatient to stop and count rows, but maybe this would help. Thanks, friend.
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Hugs,
Lynn
Sherri
October 23, 2019 at 3:06 pmI have a strange but true knitting hint…. put your active kitty in another room! She really likes to HELP. (;
lynn
October 23, 2019 at 3:26 pmOh girlfriend, don’t I know it! My Peep truly loves to ‘help’. Nothing better than knitting along and coming to soggy yarn or yarn that’s been chewed through!
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Hugs,
Lynn
Tobi Berk Arias
October 23, 2019 at 3:09 pmI love knitting everything on circular needles. So much easier to carry and no poking people.
lynn
October 23, 2019 at 3:25 pmI so agree Tobi! I try to knit most things on circular needles lately too. And everyone around appreciates it as well! 😉😉
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Hugs,
Lynn
Elizabeth Sheehy
October 23, 2019 at 3:36 pmI use a repurposed cosmetic bag to keep supplies together in my Diesel Sweeties Yarn Star tote bag. Also bought the macaron travel kit, at your suggestion – so cute! The only thing I would add to your list is a needle holder – either a tubular one, a repurposed candy container, or one made of felt – for sewing together finished items, and perhaps a needle threader (although one of those can be made from a slip of paper in a pinch…)
Great contest – would love to have another project bag!
lynn
October 25, 2019 at 8:56 amOK…truth time…I just had to google ‘Diesel Sweeties’! Of course, once I saw I recognized them! Learned something new today…THANKS!
Yup, a cosmetic bag would do the trick perfectly! And I do have a handle needle holder…I should add that to the list! It is easily attached by a string to your knit tote (or cosmetic bag), so its easy to track down when needed.
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Happy Knitting!
Hugs,
Lynn
Jennifer Maguire
October 23, 2019 at 4:00 pmMy favorite knitting accessory is my many totes of all different sizes to hold my WIPs. I love the zipper ones for traveling so I don’t lose anything. I usually have a season/holiday small tote with a project going. My favorite gift lately for high school graduates is my own sweater lap blanket pattern. I do it in the colors of their college.
Love all the knitting gift ideas above!
lynn
October 25, 2019 at 8:53 amHi Jennifer,
I have, sadly, SOOO MANY WIPs so I have SOOO MANY totes to hold them all. I have decided that my very best knitting related gift is for someone to finish all my WIPs for me…they are sitting in the corner mocking me!
And what a great idea for graduates! Hmmm….I may have to noodle on that one!
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Happy Knitting!
Hugs,
Lynn
LouFoke
October 23, 2019 at 4:21 pmI think that my favorite tool has got to be the needle size gauge. I have been knitting for so long that I have needles in Canadian, US, English and metric sizes and when a pattern needs say a US 8 (or any other) needle size I use the gauge to convert it to whatever size it is in other . I hope I made this understandable.,,but I’m not sure.
lynn
October 25, 2019 at 8:49 amOh, Lou
You absolutely made it understandable. And that really is a great tool! It does get befuddling at times figuring out what size gauge our needles are. I am still using my Grandmother’s 50+-year-old gauge. While not necessarily ‘pretty’ it still does the job…though I am tempted by one of those smaller ones.
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Happy Knitting!
Hugs,
Lynn
Maria
October 23, 2019 at 5:58 pmWow! Such wonderful ideas. I am new to knitting due to just becoming a grandmother of 3 in less than 1 1/2 yrs. I love that knitting travel kit. I just finished my first blanket and would come in handy when traveling due to starting my next one. I do hope it comes out prettier than my first. I love your blog!!!
lynn
October 25, 2019 at 8:09 amHi Maria! First of all, I LOVE your email address!!! Good old Heathcliff!
And congrats to you! I know your heart is full with all those babies! What fun your holidays will be!
Isn’t that travel kit too cute? And it has everything you need. You need to put one on your Christmas gift list for your stocking.
Wishing you a wonderful weekend my friend.
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Hugs,
Lynn
Rebecca Wilson
October 23, 2019 at 6:26 pmI really like stitch markers, the cuter the better! I have, of course, just used stray pieces of yarn, but actual markers are so much nicer and can be so fun.
lynn
October 25, 2019 at 8:11 amThose stray pieces of yarn surely come in handy, but a cute sheep is so much more fun to look at!
Thanks for chiming in Rebecca and you are entered into the drawing!
Hugs,
Lynn
Helena Dias
October 23, 2019 at 7:31 pmA needle gauge is a wonderful tool to have.
lynn
October 25, 2019 at 8:13 amYou are so right Helena! Needle Gauges are invaluable! I still use the one that belonged to my Grandma. I have no idea how old it is, but I inherited it 30+ years ago.
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Happy Knitting!
Hugs,
Lynn
Catherine Plovanich
October 23, 2019 at 9:29 pmCircular needles are the best! Don’t know how I ever knit without them!
Kitty
ps – love your recipes!
lynn
October 25, 2019 at 8:19 amHi Catherine,
I so agree…circular needles are the way to go! And thanks for the recipe plug! I always enjoy being in the kitchen.
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Happy Knitting!
Hugs,
Lynn
Fiona
October 23, 2019 at 9:46 pmMy absolute favourite knitting accessory is my yarn swift. Whether I hand wind or use a ball winder, the swift is what makes it all work so nicely. So much easier than hooking it around my feet, the back of a chair, or making a request of my husband to hold his arms out for an hour while I wind.
lynn
October 25, 2019 at 8:22 amGood Morning Fiona!
So, truthfully…if I gifted a yarn swift to my husband for Christmas it would probably be his most favorite gift! In fact, I do believe I am going to do that! I just looked and they are priced all over the place…would you recommend yours? If so, would you mind sharing the brand?
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Happy Knitting!
Hugs,
Lynn
Kelli
October 23, 2019 at 10:31 pmI have a fold up stand that I use to prop up my patterns on the table beside me. I put a magnetic chart holder on it and mark my chart or row with magnets.
I recently made a portable version of the same using a journal so that I could take it to work. I used two thin metal sheets almost as big as the pages between pages 1 & 2 and 3 & 4 and sealed them in with some orange electrical tape that I had. An 8.5 x 11 sheet fits in there quite nicely. and I use magnets to hold it there and some to mark my spot.
lynn
October 25, 2019 at 8:25 amKelli…you are brilliant and we seem to be kindred spirits. I love noodling ways to solve problems! I did something similar, keeping my patterns between plastic sheet sleeves and then using a dry erase marker to mark the rows. But I do like your magnets idea!
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Happy Knitting!
Hugs,
Lynn
Karen
October 23, 2019 at 10:54 pmMy favorite knitting gadget is my ball winder. Love the flat cakes of yarn it makes. So easy to sit the cake on table or chair, sofa, etc. I love your blog with such great hints and ideas.
lynn
October 25, 2019 at 8:28 amHi Karen, you are the second person to say that…and I am a little surprised that after 30+ years of having my husband be my yarn holder that he hasn’t purchased one for me yet! In fact, I do believe I am going to gift him one this year for Christmas…and I promise he will be truly thrilled! 😂
Thanks for your kind words regarding the blog! I do love writing and working on it and so it is good to know that my efforts are appreciated!
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Happy Knitting!
Hugs,
Lynn
Shelley Fisher
October 24, 2019 at 4:55 amThe Knit Kit is my most used knitting tool! Everything I need is all in one place.
lynn
October 25, 2019 at 8:29 amHi Shelley,
You are the second or third person to mention the knit kit! I went online and they seem to be in high demand! Sold out from the distributor! But I will keep looking because they do look handy.
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Happy Knitting!
Hugs,
Lynn
Kathy
October 24, 2019 at 8:00 amIn addition to my favorite project bags I have to add paper and pencil. I like to write out my rows/repeats and mark them off as I do them. It helps me visualize what I’m doing and now you know my “age” bracket!
lynn
October 25, 2019 at 8:32 amHi Kathy,
Sure! I can so see the benefit of that! At the end of the day, we each have what works for us and you’ve clearly figured yours out! I also keep pencils, though I typically end up marking all over my patterns! But I also typically make a copy of the pattern so that I can do that. I also often enlarge the charts when there are many stitch changes…easier on the eyes.
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Happy Knitting!
Hugs,
Lynn
Doreen Hendrickson
October 24, 2019 at 8:44 amMy favorite gift to give are hats and scarves. I love the tissue paper and macaroons! So cute.
lynn
October 24, 2019 at 1:49 pmHi Doreen…they are the perfect knit gift, aren’t they? And they’d be adorable wrapped in that tissue paper!
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Hugs,
Lynn
Julia M Cabrera-Woscek
October 24, 2019 at 10:56 amAwwww, what a cutey tote! Hello everyone!
I really, really, really LOVE the Cocoknits Concrete Magnetic Tray and their Split Ring Markers. NEVER miss your stitch markers again.
lynn
October 24, 2019 at 1:47 pmHow did I not know about CocoKnits Concrete Magnetic Trays!!??? I just checked them out…wow! Putting one on my gift list!
Thanks, Julia!
And for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Hugs,
Lynn
Karen Hutchinson
October 24, 2019 at 12:27 pmI love my knitting needles case, keeps my needles and pins all together
lynn
October 24, 2019 at 1:44 pmAbsolutely! The one I use I inherited from my Grandma 30 years ago!
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Hugs,
Lynn
Christine Tremblay
October 25, 2019 at 12:26 amAll great and useful ideas for knitters. I fell in love with the Stitch markers in the shape of sheeps. They are so cute. I sure could use them. But a tote bag is always handy for our WIP.
lynn
October 25, 2019 at 8:37 amAh, the WIP(s)! Truth…how many WIPs do you currently have? I desperately need to finish some of mine. I have a sweater all knit, just needs to be sewn together…and it is haunting me. In fact, what I really need more than anything is someone to finish all my WIPs…now that would be a gift! 😂
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Happy Knitting!
Hugs,
Lynn
Tami lesser
October 25, 2019 at 4:59 amLove your blog Lynn! From the recipes to the craft ideas all are just great
A needle case is my idea of a great holiday gift.
PS my huband loved your apple bread!!!
lynn
October 25, 2019 at 8:41 amHi Tami! And clearly your husband has great taste!!! 😉
AND…thanks for your kind and encouraging words. I do love writing and working on the blog, but it really fuels my fire to know that it is appreciated by my cherished readers. Thanks, my friend!
As to a needle case, you definitely need to make some hints to get one under the tree this year. Mine is so old, but still does what it is supposed to do!
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Happy Knitting!
Hugs,
Lynn
Margaret Reilly
October 25, 2019 at 6:00 amWow, I love the handy palm size needle gauge, as I have a lot of old needles with the size faded on them,
lynn
October 25, 2019 at 8:43 amMargaret,
You and me both. I am trying, though not very successfully, to convince myself that my Grandmother’s 50-year old needle gauge is just fine, but man, I am coveting that palm-sized cutie!
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Happy Knitting!
Hugs,
Lynn
Barbara Juneau
October 25, 2019 at 11:52 amI love the round needle gauge you featured as my circular needles aren’t marked with size. I also could not do without a row counter to help me . Love all your knitting projects. My favorite is dish/wash cloths as I’m making some white ones to give as gifts. Thanks for a great blog….I always look forward to receiving it!
lynn
October 26, 2019 at 1:43 pmHey there friend! That little gauge is so very handy! But truthfully, I never use a row counter, although I really should! I think my impatience gets the better of me!
And thanks for your kind words…I love working on and writing for this blog, but it really helps to know that there are readers like you on the other end who appreciate and enjoy what I am doing.
Thanks for commenting Barbara, you are entered into the drawing!
Happy Knitting!
Hugs,
Lynn
Jayne
October 25, 2019 at 7:25 pmAt present I’m knitting easy beanie hats for the homeless, friends are collecting/giving me wool, the hats are looking lovely 😊 will keep someone a little warmer over the winter x
❤️Ewe 🐑 markers😂
lynn
October 26, 2019 at 1:38 pmHi Jayne,
What a lovely project! And I know your beanie hats will be a blessing to those who are lucky enough to receive one! And those ewe markers! Aren’t they just adorable!
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Happy Knitting!
Hugs,
Lynn
Tammy Covington
October 25, 2019 at 9:08 pmMy favorite knitting needles are ones that belonged to my grandmother.Each time I use one I feel like she is with me purling and knitting along with me telling me a story.
Occasionally while thinking of her and knitting I will get Teary eyed and drop a stitch. And I can her her say oh darn that yarn😂
lynn
October 26, 2019 at 1:28 pmOh Tammy, I love that story! Actually, I also have a whole bunch of knitting supplies from my grandma as well! She passed away well before I started knitting, so I don’t have the same lovely memories that you do, but I still love that I have and use the same supplies she did.
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Happy Knitting!
Hugs,
Lynn
Helen
October 25, 2019 at 10:53 pmHi! My needle carrier is my best thing in the house. It has my needles, scissors markers and all my crocheting hooks. I love my pink carrying case with all I need for my crafting with wool!
lynn
October 26, 2019 at 1:22 pmHi Helen, sounds like you have a well-organized needle case! Mine will hold my needles but does not have a spot for scissors, etc… Guess I need to relook at it!
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Happy Knitting!
Hugs,
Lynn
Maria
October 28, 2019 at 1:39 amMy favourite are my snippy scissors my grandma gave me Christmas 1983, I still have them and they’re still wonderful. She taught me to knit and I remember her every time I knit. Good memories
lynn
October 30, 2019 at 6:51 amAwww, I love gifts like that! Very useful, but also sentimental. What wonderful gifts your grandma gave you; the gift of knitting, the gift of memories and those lovely scissors as well!
Thanks for sharing Maria. You are entered into the drawing!
Happy Knitting!
Hugs,
Lynn
Theresa C.
October 28, 2019 at 8:42 amMy favorite knitting gift is having multiple small measuring tapes. It helps keep the knitting items the correct size. Another great gift is those small zippered holder bags that hold all of the project you are working on altogether and in one place.
lynn
October 30, 2019 at 6:49 amHi Theresa, both great ideas! Sadly, I have way too many WIPs, so zippered bags to hold them would come in very handy! And like you, I do believe you can never have too many tape measures! I keep them in my knit bags and always seem to have on in my purse too. Comes in VERY handy.
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Happy Knitting!
Hugs,
Lynn
Elaine
October 28, 2019 at 10:34 amI love my knit kit!
Lainey
lynn
October 30, 2019 at 6:43 amOK, I truly need to get my hands on a Knit Kit! It has been the single most recommended accessory on this thread.
Thanks for commenting, Lainey. You are entered into the drawing!
Happy Knitting!
Hugs,
Lynn
Neila O'Neill
October 28, 2019 at 2:01 pmThe very best gift is a gift certificate to a LYS. My husband has no idea what knitting accessories or yarn I would appreciate, but every year for my birthday, he scopes out a new yarn shop (near a brewery!) and buys me a gift certificate. We spend a day after Christmas (since my birthday is in December, and who has time?) driving to the yarn shop. He brings a book to read while I pick out my yarn. Then we head to the craft brewery for lunch, stopping to get takeout if the brewery doesn’t serve food. We make a whole day of it, and both of us are happy. I’ve found great yarn shops that I wouldn’t have found otherwise.
lynn
October 30, 2019 at 6:41 amHi Neila,
What a LOVELY idea and a fantastic day for both of you! How far do you typically travel? I think my hubby would enjoy that day too.
Thanks for sharing this beautiful ‘gift’. You are entered into the drawing!
Happy Knitting!
Hugs,
Lynn
Fay Payton
October 28, 2019 at 2:09 pmThe Knit Kit was one of my favorite useful self-gifts. So, of course, I had to gift one to my sister (favorite new knitter!) as well. They’re perfect for a small, lightweight item with all the essentials for a workshop or take-along project.
Your Nourish and Nestle posts are always such a delight to find the my indbox!
lynn
October 30, 2019 at 6:38 amThose Knit Kits! How did I not know about them before?! I went to the knit kit site and they were sold out! I guess they are quite popular!
Thanks for commenting Fay! You are entered into the drawing!
Happy Knitting!
Hugs,
Lynn
Ellen Turner
October 28, 2019 at 5:07 pmOh my…the bag is great but those little sheep markers are just adorable,
But I also like the needle gauze too….so many fun things….thank so much
Lynn
lynn
October 30, 2019 at 6:35 amHi Ellen,
Don’t you just love those little sheep stitch markers!? They make me smile!
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Happy Knitting!
Hugs,
Lynn
Elly
October 29, 2019 at 8:12 amAccessories are one of the unexpected delights of being a knitter. The process and all the gorgeous yarn AND goo-gobs of accessories too! Heaven! My favorite is my steel cart on wheels where I store all my essentials and can take to living room, the deck–anywhere. I can put fun magnets on it too. It has three shelves where my needle case, dpn cases, a yarn bowl and bags & bags of small projects are stored. I even put a magnetic ruler on the side to check the length of my socks as I knit along.
lynn
October 30, 2019 at 6:27 amElly, I had to smile when I read your first sentence! How true! And I do get giddy when I walk into a good yarn store and my eyes take in all the beautiful colors and textures of all the yarn!
And your cart sounds perfect! I think I must need something similar. All my accessories are upstairs, yet I find myself always knitting downstairs! Hmmm….need to rethink that.
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Happy Knitting!
Hugs,
Lynn
Sylvia Baker
November 4, 2019 at 10:13 amI have a little kit (not nearly as cute as the macaron!) that keeps my scissors, measuring tape, stitch markers, etc. all neatly together. I can quickly grab it and drop it from bag to bag depending on which project I’m in the mood to work on. It comes in very handy.
lynn
November 5, 2019 at 11:03 amHi Sylvia, I desperately need something like this! My tools just end up getting tossed in the bag when I travel.
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Happy Knitting!
Hugs,
Lynn
Juanita Taylor
November 4, 2019 at 10:14 amI love my bamboo knitting needles. Light and easy to hold with arthritic hands.
lynn
November 5, 2019 at 11:04 amHey there Juanita! I find bamboo needles much nicer to knit with as well…not sure why though!
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Happy Knitting!
Hugs,
Lynn
Yvonne
November 4, 2019 at 10:22 amI just love the tote bag, I love any kind of project bags. The sheep stitch markers are adorable, I also like the fancy yarn scissors, they look so elegant. My favourite knitting projects for give always are hats and wash clothes, everyone loves a little bundle of my wash clothes. I am Canadian and love reading your posts. 🙂
lynn
November 5, 2019 at 11:19 amHi my Canadian friend! I love having you here!
While I guess it is probably true that one CAN have too many bags, I have yet to figure out what the number of bags is! Have you? And don’t you just love those sheep markers!?
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Happy Knitting!
Hugs,
Lynn
Pamela Mason
November 4, 2019 at 12:07 pmI love the sheep stitch markers! And those gauges are nice too.
Actually, I wouldn’t turn any of these lovely tools away.
Thanks for the chance!
lynn
November 5, 2019 at 11:20 amRight with you Pamela…I’d take any of them as well. But, those sheep markers are just too cute for words.
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Happy Knitting!
Hugs,
Lynn
Marcelle Diaz
November 4, 2019 at 12:23 pmLove the bag! Love the blog!!
lynn
November 5, 2019 at 11:21 amOh Marcelle, you made my day! I love that you love the bag and the blog! I love working on the blog, but it is all the more enjoyable when I know I have readers like you on the other end.
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Happy Knitting!
Hugs,
Lynn
Gail Flitcraft
November 4, 2019 at 4:40 pmI love all of your goodies, especially the knitting tote bag! That sure would be the talk around the table at MYLS during the sweater class!
lynn
November 5, 2019 at 11:54 amIt would be a fun conversation piece! And useful too! One reader commented that she loves knitting because of all the great accessories! I have to agree!
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Happy Knitting!
Hugs,
Lynn
Michele S. Hembree
November 5, 2019 at 9:23 amI also love the little sheep stitch markers and was very disappointed to see they were sold out. But I really love my row counter. I don’t leave home without it.
lynn
November 5, 2019 at 11:59 amOh no…don’t tell me they are sold out! RATS! Hopefully she will make some more soon.
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Happy Knitting!
Hugs,
Lynn
Sharon Bolderson
November 6, 2019 at 2:16 pmThis knitting bag is so cute! It is almost impossible to choose only one favourite knitting accessory. Those pretty scissors shown above are really nice but the sheep stitch markers have got to be my favourite thing on this post. They are adorable. And of course everyone needs a good tape measure to be able to check that you are staying on gauge.
lynn
November 11, 2019 at 8:11 pmThose stitch markers are the bees knees…aren’t they!? They have to make you smile.
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Happy Knitting!
Hugs,
Lynn
Jo-Ann
November 26, 2019 at 7:07 pmThanks Lynn, always look forward to your posts ….. I would have not thought to use a tea pot for a gravy boat, great idea!
lynn
November 30, 2019 at 5:32 pmOh, that teapot makes the whole gravy situation so much easier! And I am so glad you enjoy these posts! I love creating and writing for the blog, but knowing that there are readers like you on the other end makes it all the more enjoyable.
Hugs,
Lynn
Ing
November 26, 2019 at 9:36 pmNeedle gauge is great! With so many project bags, one like this is handy to put in a side pocket…
lynn
November 30, 2019 at 5:34 pmHi Ingrid!
Everyone needs a good needle gauge and I do like this small one.
Thanks for chiming in and you are entered into the drawing!
Hugs,
Lynn
Terri L
November 29, 2019 at 11:44 amI LOVE the stitch markers~ and how cute are those sheep!?
My favorite gift to get knitting friends is a yarn store gift card in a cute little accessory bag. “Cause, who doesn’t need (ahem, want) more yarn?
lynn
November 30, 2019 at 5:36 pmHi Terri,
Aren’t those sheep too cute?! And the gift card is a perfect idea!
Thanks for chiming in and you are entered into the drawing!
Hugs,
Lynn
Chloe Dabbs
November 29, 2019 at 10:05 pmI showed the bag to my husband to read. He said I don’t believe I know that language!! And I DO!! Really cute bag. Enjoy your ideas very much.
lynn
November 30, 2019 at 5:41 pmThanks Chloe! Your hubby didn’t know you were bilingual! Right?
Thanks for chiming in and you are entered into the drawing!
Hugs,
Lynn
Karen
November 30, 2019 at 1:32 pmDon’t forget a small, fancy crochet hook for when those stitches get dropped! I have one in my necessary knit kit.
lynn
November 30, 2019 at 5:44 pmPerfect suggestion! Because we all drop stitches from time to time!
Thanks for chiming in and you are entered into the drawing!
Hugs,
Lynn
Sharon Shirley
November 9, 2020 at 9:15 amMy favorite knitting accessory are the small scissors! Nothing like having a project going and having to use large regular size clunky scissors! The small ones are just right for clipping your yarn! I like the vintage look too!
lynn
November 19, 2020 at 3:50 pmHi Sharon,
Oh, I agree! I have a small pair of foldable scissors, which are great for traveling. But they aren’t as cool as the vintage ones.
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Happy Knitting!
Hugs,
Lynn
Ellen
November 9, 2020 at 9:35 amSo many neet gadgets to make things easier. Organization is key for me so I like to have a zippered pouch to keep stitch markers, blunt needles, threader, small crochet hook, measuring tape, etc.
lynn
November 19, 2020 at 3:47 pmHi Ellen,
I wholeheartedly agree! A zippered pouch is a necessity for keeping those small knit gadgets corralled!
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Happy Knitting!
Hugs,
Lynn
Karie
November 9, 2020 at 9:45 amThere are so many things I love about knitting; everyone in my family knows how crabby I get if I don’t get knitting time! I think the knitting gadget I like the best are my rubber knitting markers for knitting in the round. The rubber ones have a bit of “give” that I find satisfying as I move them from one needle to the other.
lynn
November 19, 2020 at 3:43 pmHi Karie,
I’ll have to find those rubber knitting markers. Did you find them on Amazon?
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Happy Knitting!
Hugs,
Lynn
Kathryn
November 9, 2020 at 10:55 amI have several knitting tools/accessories that I can’t be without, like my little yarn cutting tool that I can hang around my neck, my indispensable measuring tape, a crochet hook (even though I don’t crochet!), and my organizer bag. You’ve given me more great ideas in this post; I can see some of them coming in very handy!
lynn
November 10, 2020 at 10:06 amHi Kathryn,
Keeping a cutting tool hung around your neck is brilliant! I am forever looking for scissors. I have little scissors that actually have a hole in the handle that would be perfect to thread a cord through! Thanks for the idea. And a crochet hook does come in handy for weaving those ends in. That needs to be added to my list.
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Happy Knitting!
Hugs,
Lynn
Bridget Schlattner
November 9, 2020 at 11:28 amHi Lynn,
LOVE the Needle gauge. What a great idea!! It is very handy with all the projects and fits easily in my knitting bag or purse.
lynn
November 10, 2020 at 10:02 amHi Bridget
Isn’t that needle gauge handy! I regularly use one that was passed down from my Grandma. I’ve had it for over 20 years. It is perfectly functional, but not so charming as that one.
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Happy Knitting!
Hugs,
Lynn
Marnie Shepherd
November 9, 2020 at 6:04 pmYou sure know how to ask a tough question! I love all my knitting accessories. However, I am going with my needle protectors as my favourite item, especially on my current shawl project where there are so many stitches that I do NOT want to fall off the needle.
lynn
November 10, 2020 at 9:55 amPerfect! I may need to add them to my list. I am, what my grandmother called, ‘hoodly fudly’ in my knitting. I never take the time to use needle protectors and as such, end up putting my stitches back on my needles more often than not. That’s not to say that I don’t have needle protectors, so there really is no excuse.
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Happy Knitting!
Hugs,
Lynn
Marnie Shepherd
November 9, 2020 at 6:07 pmI forgot to mention how much I love the sheepy parts of your package. As a Shepherd, sheep are my “spirit animal”!
lynn
November 10, 2020 at 9:52 amHi Marnie…what a great ‘spirit animal’! Your last name evokes gentle guiding of a gentle and kind animal. Lovely!
Aly Bowthorpe
November 9, 2020 at 7:17 pmMy favorite knit gadget is my mother…she loves to knit and spends hours every day knitting away! All of her children and grandchildren are the beneficiaries of her loving an hard work. My favorites are the beautiful baby sweaters that have become heirlooms passed on from one generation to another!!
She would be the person to get the bag!
lynn
November 10, 2020 at 9:44 amOh Aly, I love that! How blessed you are and how cherished I know those sweaters are! I know you know this, but there is a whole lot of love knit into each of those sweaters.
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Hugs,
Lynn
Linda
November 9, 2020 at 10:48 pmAlways love to look over knitting gadgets. Stitch markers are my favourite. They prompt memories sometimes and others are very utilitarian, but the sheep are adorable. Those mini scissors are so cute and the perfect travel size.
Thanks for your newsletters. They are a joy to receive each week.
lynn
November 10, 2020 at 9:36 amHi Linda,
In truth, I don’t use stitch markers as much as I should! But when I do, they are typically ones gifted to me, so they do prompt memories.
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Happy Knitting!
Hugs,
Lynn
Sylvia Baker
November 11, 2020 at 9:12 amI’ve only been knitting for a few years but in looking over this lovely list I realize I need a needle case! My needles are in total disarray! This would make my life so much easier and I don’t know why I haven’t stopped to get one! And everything on this list is adorable and useful. Perfect!
I also use tiny scissors all the time. I have a pair in each project bag! 🙂
lynn
November 15, 2020 at 1:23 pmHi Sylvia,
Needle organization is always a challenge and needle case is so helpful. I use a needle case, a jar and a self-improvised system for my circular needles…which I just realized I do need to share with you all. I’ll get on that.
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Happy Knitting!
Hugs,
Lynn
Ellen
November 11, 2020 at 1:04 pmWhat a wonderful post. Between it and all the comments I have at least half a dozen new tips to try and gadgets to check out. I like to try and stay organized so I have a zip pouch to hold stitch markers, blunt needles, crochet hook, measuring tape and the like. I love the tote bag. I can never have too many.
lynn
November 15, 2020 at 1:18 pmHi Ellen,
A small pouch is invaluable! I keep my small scissors, row markers, measuring tape and crochet hook in mine as well.
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Happy Knitting!
Hugs,
Lynn
P.J. Coldren
November 16, 2020 at 9:24 amI love my ancient Susan Bates metal Needle sizer – for knitting needles and crochet hooks, with a cut-out for measuring gauge. And there is no such thing as “too many” project bags – not when my pattern AND yarn stash are both SABLE. Thanks for the chance to win.
pjcoldren[at]tm[dot]net
lynn
November 17, 2020 at 4:49 pmHi PJ, I still use the needle gauge that was my Grandmother’s…from ‘Sears, Roebuck & C0’ and it has the little cutout for measuring gauge as well. It is a handy, basic tool but does the job perfectly.
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Happy Knitting!
Hugs,
Lynn
Donna
November 16, 2020 at 9:34 amI would say it’s a toss up between my needle gauges and the Knit Companion app on my phone 🙂
lynn
November 17, 2020 at 4:47 pmHi Donna,
I haven’t used a knitting app yet! I’ll have to check it out.
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Happy Knitting!
Hugs,
Lynn
Mezgeja
October 18, 2021 at 1:30 pmHard to choose. I love the needle case – I’ve broken so many needles, or bent metal ones, because they are tossed all over the place. The little needle gauge looks perfect. And I love the travel mini scissors – it looks like they have a cable or something to secure them. My little boy cat has taken to grabbing any scissors I leave on an end table and dragging them off. Something secured to a tote or whatever sounds like what I need.
lynn
October 18, 2021 at 4:55 pmHi Mezgeja,
That needle case is a popular gift idea! You definitely need a cord tied to the end of your scissors! 🐱 For the longest time, I had mine tied to my tote bag, but then I ended up with multiple WIP bags…guess I need multiple sets of scissors!
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Happy Knitting!
Hugs,
Lynn
Terri
November 16, 2020 at 10:19 amI think those sheep stitch markers are delightful! But honestly, my favourite “gadgets” are the patterns that you have shared – everyone I know is getting a dishcloth for Christmas – so thank you for sharing!
lynn
November 17, 2020 at 4:45 pmAw Terri…you just made my day! I love the idea of my little patterns ending up under a variety of Christmas trees! And yes…those wee stitch markers are too cute!
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Happy Knitting!
Hugs,
Lynn
Terri
November 16, 2020 at 10:24 amAnd P.S. I love the comment about the crotchet hook to pick up lost stitches – I usually end up completely undoing my work until I get to the row where I’ve lost my stitch because I am not a good enough knitter to know how to fix it any other way … maybe you could do a tutorial on this? Hint hint?
Thanks again for sharing!
lynn
November 17, 2020 at 11:39 amWhat a great idea Terri! I will do a post on picking up dropped stitches/errors. Thanks for the suggestion.
And thanks for commenting…you are entered into the drawing!
Happy Knitting!
Hugs,
Lynn
Fran Rupley
November 16, 2020 at 10:25 amMy favorite of your list is the needle gauge, but I have a question: I have several needle gauges, either plastic or metal, and they seem to disagree! In some cases the needle stops going al the way through the metal gauge when the hole is the correct size, but then DOES go all the way through the plastic gauge. Which is the better gauge, and how does your wooden one work?
lynn
November 17, 2020 at 11:38 amArgh Fran, that is quite a problem. I think I would go with the one that seems to accurately fit the majority of your needles. The wooden one works the same way.
Let me know which one you decide to stick with!
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Happy Knitting!
Hugs,
Lynn
Denysé Bridger
November 16, 2020 at 10:47 amDear Lynn,
I’ve been enjoying your posts and emails for most of the past year, and have really loved the knitted dishcloth patterns in particular. I am mostly a knitter, have very little skill with crochet, and I’ve loved virtually everything I’ve encountered on your site, as well as the affiliate links that have led to some great things! This knitting bag looks wonderful!! Much continued success to you and I hope you and your family have a wonderful and happy holiday. My mom suffered dementia, so I can easily imagine how difficult your mom and dad’s situation is – God Bless you all.
Cheers,
Denyse
lynn
November 17, 2020 at 11:37 amHi Denysé,
Those of us who have walked the dementia and Alzheimer’s journey with our parents are a strong, but sad, fraternity. My prayers to your family.
And thanks for your kind words about my little blog! I love this wee job of mine, but it is all the more enjoyable with readers like you on the other end of my posts and ramblings. Thanks for being a part of the family.
Thanks again for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Happy Knitting!
Hugs,
Lynn
Karen
November 16, 2020 at 10:55 amWhile reading other comments, I would like to have ‘graduated’ to use a cable needle, which happens to be in my ‘to do’ hand warmer project- I LOVE the tiny lamb stitch markers, but I dont have anything THAT CUTE !!!! Thank you for offering the tote bag- I would LOVE to win this and give it to my sweet friend -a true Southern Friend- who is just starting to knit ! My ‘go to’ tool probably is the knitting needle gauge. I appreciate your blog & am now knitting hats with edging in the faux fur- similiar to the inspiring blanket that you have on your site. Thank you, Lynn- God bless your parents !
lynn
November 17, 2020 at 11:33 amHi Karen,
You will love working with cables…I always get excited by cable projects. And aren’t those stitch markers just too cute!
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Happy Knitting!
Hugs,
Lynn
Ruthie
November 16, 2020 at 11:56 amOh my! There are so many great gadgets to get carried away with, I love them all 🙂 Your Tote bag is amazing! I definitely need my needle gauge and lots of stitch markers, with all the projects being knitted on! I do so love your blog, and enjoy it so much! Thank you and wishing you and yours a very Happy Thanksgiving!
lynn
November 17, 2020 at 11:28 amHi Ruthie,
I believe it is written somewhere, “one can never have too many knit tote bags”! And thanks for the blog kudos. I do love this wee job of mine, but having Ruthies on the other end of my musings makes it all the more enjoyable.
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Happy Knitting!
Hugs,
Lynn
Neila O'Neill
November 16, 2020 at 1:54 pmBelieve it or not, my favorite knitting tool is the pencil cup on my end table. It sits right next to me while I knit, and holds at least four sizes of crochet hook (for picking up dropped stitches), pens, pencils and a highlighter for marking patterns, cable needles that hang on the side, and the cuticle clippers that double as my yarn snips. My needle gauge stands up next to it. Although it isn’t actually a ‘knitting tool,’ I couldn’t do without it!
lynn
November 17, 2020 at 9:59 amNeila,
I am flat out borrowing that idea from you! On any given day, you will find scissors, cable hooks, a tape measure and pens scattered over my coffee table. A pencil cup or similar container makes so much more sense! Thank you!
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Happy Knitting!
Hugs,
Lynn
Deb Smith
November 16, 2020 at 9:54 pmI have a bunch of cute project bags, I like to get them from new LYS when I travel or if I just see a cute one from my favorite LYS. But I’m also a sucker for cute stitch markers. You always need them and they make me smile as I finish a round or use to mark the right side of a flat project.
lynn
November 17, 2020 at 9:19 amSo true Deb…there are certain things you can never have too many of and cute totes and stitch markers are on that list!
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Happy Knitting!
Hugs,
Lynn
Gail
November 16, 2020 at 10:57 pmMy absolute favorite knitting tool is the Silvalume Handi Tool. It has a small crochet hook on one end and a pointed tip on the other. It is extremely helpful when dropping stitches or correcting mistakes. Thank heaven it is quite inexpensive. I bought one and lost it. I bought a replacement and lost it. I bought a third one and then found the other two! Now I have one in my accessory bag, my travel project bag (for riding in the car), and one in my current sweater project bag. I have a feeling that there will be more of these little tools in my future!
lynn
November 17, 2020 at 9:17 amHi Gail, I had never heard of the Silvalume Handi Tool before your comments, but adding it to my stocking stuffer wishlist! Just read the suggestions and can see what it is truly ‘handi’! I have an unnecessarily large number of cable hooks for the same reason you now have 3 handi tools!
Thanks for the great suggestion and you are entered into the drawing!
Happy Knitting!
Hugs,
Lynn
Rachel G Hayden
October 18, 2021 at 9:55 amI think all of the gifts are great! The ones I like best are the books. If I don’t get any, I’ll have to invest for myself. I kinda love the travel kit and am totally stealing the o-ring stitch marker organizer. (I know it’s silly, but I just love those cute stitch markers). The one thing I didn’t see was a row counter that was portable. Lots of people use something on their phones or watches, but sometimes it’s just a hassle to scroll through your watch or wake up your phone, especially if you are traveling or knitting on your work break. Thanks for the ideas, I’m going to share this with friends. 😊
lynn
October 18, 2021 at 6:51 pmHi Rachel,
Ah! A stitch counter…you are right, I don’t have one in there. Thanks for the heads up!
And like cookbooks, you can’t have too many stitch books…am I right? I hope Santa puts some books under your tree and a few cute stitch markers into your stocking.
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Happy Knitting!
Hugs,
Lynn
Anne
October 18, 2021 at 9:57 amSo many great things here. That knitting needle carry case is lovely….a big improvement from what I am now using. 😊
lynn
October 18, 2021 at 6:48 pmHi Anne,
It’s a handy case, for sure. Especially if you have a number of circular or interchangeable needles. I hope Santa puts one under the tree for you.
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Happy Knitting!
Hugs,
Lynn
Renee
October 18, 2021 at 10:14 amHello Lynn! I look forward to your posts weekly and appreciate each one. I have to admit, I love perusing pattern books, so the Vogue pattern book looks interesting, as well as the Knowledgeable Knitter. Who doesn’t know what they don’t know? Ya know? 😎
lynn
October 18, 2021 at 6:46 pmHi Renee,
I love that Vogue pattern book! I get so many ideas from it. And you are so right, we don’t know what we don’t know! Knit books are similar to cookbooks for me, can’t have too many.
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Happy Knitting!
Hugs,
Lynn
Neila O'Neill
October 18, 2021 at 11:10 amI asked for (and received!) your knitting bag for Christmas last year. It’s great!
My favorite gift is a gift certificate to a yarn shop. I don’t have a LYS (closest one is a 45 minute drive away), so my hubby and I make a day of it. He brings a book to read while I shop. Then we go out for lunch or dinner at a brewery nearby (his fun part of the day).
Hubby is a potter, so he made me a large yarn bowl. That’s another great gift you could add to the list.
lynn
October 18, 2021 at 6:38 pmHi Neila! Haven’t chatted with you for a while! I hope you are well.
I remember your sweet LYS gift certificate and outing with hubby! What a lovely gift. And how lucky are you that hubby made you a yarn bowl. Do you love yours? I’ve not use one, so I’m curious.
Thanks so much for chiming in and you are entered into the drawing!
Happy Knitting!
Hugs,
Lynn
Patti
October 18, 2021 at 11:54 amI’m completely intrigued by the ornament. There are so many questions. Where do you get such small needles? How do you knit evenly on teensy needles? Is it hard to get it inside and keep it laying nicely? I so want to make some now.
lynn
October 18, 2021 at 6:25 pmHi Patti,
Aren’t they just the cutest? I was thinking that they were toothpicks with little ends? Maybe next year I’ll tackle them.
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Happy Knitting!
Hugs,
Lynn
Susan Pletkovich
October 18, 2021 at 12:37 pmSo many wonderful ideas for knitters! I appreciate the time you spent curating this list! Love the needle gauges…just what I need!!
lynn
October 18, 2021 at 4:58 pmHi Susan,
No thanks necessary! It’s like window shopping! Plus, it helps me build me gift wish list too.
Those needle gauges are so handy.
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Happy Knitting!
Hugs,
Lynn
Lynda McQuigge
October 18, 2021 at 1:11 pmHi Lynn
I always travel with my small knitting bag and an easy project to work on. I like the idea of the travel kit in the macaroon, how cute.
I’m Canadian and our Thanksgiving is over for this year but I’m keeping the Wine tag idea in reserve.
Thanks for the newsletters, love receiving them every Monday.
lynn
October 18, 2021 at 4:57 pmHi Lynda,
I do hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving! As it relates to those Wine Tag labels, make sure to come back as I’ll be publishing Christmas ones soon.
That little macaron case is so darned cute…and handy!
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Happy Knitting!
Hugs,
Lynn
Lynne McConnell
October 18, 2021 at 2:10 pmThere were several gifts ideas I would love (hard time choosing just one). I could always use another project bag and I’ve been wanting a winder for a while! Either would be fun!
lynn
October 18, 2021 at 4:50 pmHi Lynne,
Every year I am surprised that my husband hasn’t gifted me with a yarn winder because without one, he is it!
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Happy Knitting!
Hugs,
Lynn
Liesje Harrison
October 18, 2021 at 4:34 pmI love the Knitpicks Knitting Chart Keeper. Some charts are small and hard to follow. This would be my dream Christmas gift.
lynn
October 18, 2021 at 4:48 pmHi Liesje,
That chart keeper is so handy. I love mine, especially when travelling.
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Happy Knitting!
Hugs,
Lynn
Sharon
October 18, 2021 at 4:38 pmI absolutely love the knit kit in the macaron! How cute is that!!
lynn
October 18, 2021 at 4:47 pmHi Sharon, it is cute, isn’t it?
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Happy Knitting!
Hugs,
Lynn
Marion McDermott
October 18, 2021 at 5:04 pmStarted receiving your newsletter just recently here in Ireland. I`m finding it very interesting. You`re a talented lady Lynn.
I`m loving the tote bag. So simple while seeming so complicated (to non knitters).
Keep up the good work.
lynn
October 18, 2021 at 6:32 pmThank you, kind Marion! I do love this wee blog of mine, but knowing that readers like you find my projects and ramblings useful is all I need to keep going.
And that tote is fun, isn’t it!? Keep those non-knitters wondering!
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Happy Knitting!
Hugs,
Lynn
Jona
October 18, 2021 at 7:41 pmI like the tags (leather-looking ones), and also the bracelet of stitch markers/progress keepers, but I don’t think those are for sale, are they?
lynn
October 19, 2021 at 1:28 pmHi Jona,
I like the leather tags too, especially for knit hats. That bracelet of stitch markers come in that little macaron kit!
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Happy Knitting!
Hugs,
Lynn
Susan Love
October 19, 2021 at 12:31 amFirst off, due to moving & kids “helping me I have lost a LOT of knitting stuff. So anything knitting (needles to yarn & everything between) would be a blessing. Next:1) Quality yarn, or better yet a gift certificate to a good yarn shop! 2) Nicole Terrel to tech me how to make socks!
lynn
October 19, 2021 at 1:37 pmOh my, I know how it is when kids ‘help’ us! Sounds like you will be easy to shop for this year. And I’m not familiar with Nicole Terrel! I need to check her out. Other than Christmas stockings, I haven’t knit socks yet.
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Happy Knitting!
Hugs,
Lynn
Lucie Comer
October 19, 2021 at 5:10 amHi Lynn,
So many great gift ideas. My favorite is the knitting needlecase. I have all my needles in an old maple sugar can right now. It does work for me but having my needles in an organized case would even be better. Love your blog!
lynn
October 19, 2021 at 1:39 pmHi Lucie,
Like you, I have all my needles in a jar. Which is great unless I’m traveling and then they are all over the place! Hope Santa brings you that needle case! Give him my email and I’ll steer him in the right direction! 🎅🏼
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Happy Knitting!
Hugs,
Lynn
Nicole Ivey
October 19, 2021 at 5:46 amIt’s so hard to pick just one! #2, #6, and #15 are my favorites. I think they are items that would feel special to receive that I wouldn’t splurge on for myself, but would gift to another knitter.
lynn
October 19, 2021 at 1:41 pmHi Nicole,
I agree that we often don’t splurge on ourselves! But I need to tell you that the chart keeper really is quite reasonable at $19. I bought one for myself this year and it makes all the difference, especially while traveling.
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Happy Knitting!
Hugs,
Lynn
Grace S.
October 19, 2021 at 9:23 amI love my Knitpicks magnetic chart stand and recently discovered there’s a larger one made by Knitters Pride that’s even larger–great for big lace charts! I also love using rubber/silicone o-rings as markers.
lynn
October 19, 2021 at 1:46 pmHi Grace,
I love that chart as well! Especially while traveling.
I haven’t seen the bigger one, but I can definitely see it being useful for large patterns. Are you asking SAnta for it?
Thanks for your comment. You are entered into the Zippered Pouch Drawing.
Hugs,
Lynn
Marietta
October 19, 2021 at 9:52 amThe chart keeper is my life saver. Inevitably I end up with a cat in my lap and a Great Pyrenees on my feet when ever I sit down to knit! The “lamp” table next to my chair should be renamed a knitting table – it holds my yarn, cuppa tea, and the chart keeper (mostly) out of reach of the fur babies but easy for me to see and reach. However, I do confess to enlarging the patterns so I can see them a bit easier!
lynn
October 19, 2021 at 1:47 pmHi Marietta,
Your situation sounds exactlyt like mine! Purring, snuggly cat on my lap and my golden at my feet! But…I am lacking a lamp table! Hubby just commented yesterday that I really need one for all my knitting ‘stuff’.
I do love that chart keeper…I had one for years but somehow lost it and took forever to buy a new one.
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Happy Knitting!
Hugs,
Lynn
Barb
October 19, 2021 at 3:55 pmHappy Fall !!!!!!!
Oh Goodness …. they are all Wonderful !!!!!!!
I Love the little pouch …… I Try to be organized …… this would be a Great help :0)
Thank You for the chance to win ……
Have a Wonderful day !!!!!
lynn
October 20, 2021 at 7:43 amHi Barb…I know, there are just so many great ideas! Hope a few find there way under your Christmas tree this year.
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Happy Knitting!
Hugs,
Lynn
Laura H.
October 19, 2021 at 4:31 pmThanks for making my Monday every week! I really enjoy your newsletter. Your list of gifts for knitters is very inspiring. The ornament and decorative scissors caught my eye. I’d have to say that my favorite has to be the needle case. What a great way to keep track of all of my needles. I think this will be on top of my Christmas list this year.
Thanks for sharing this list.
lynn
October 20, 2021 at 7:50 amThanks for the kind comment Laura! I love this wee job of mine, but comments like yours make it even more enjoyable. That needle case is very popular, especially when traveling. I hope a few of these find their way under your Christmas tree!
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Happy Knitting!
Hugs,
Lynn
Sandra
October 20, 2021 at 9:29 amThere are three I like the best! Very very best is the chart keeper, next is the lovely needle holder and third choice are the guages. So I have to vote for the chart keeper (mainly because I am struggling with a complex fair isle pattern and the chart keeps moving!!! )
lynn
October 25, 2021 at 7:13 amHi Sandra,
You absolutely need that chartkeeper then. I love it!
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Happy Knitting!
Hugs,
Lynn
Sylvia
October 20, 2021 at 9:38 amI think I found the perfect gift for all my knitting friends in that adorable Christmas ornament! I love it! But I also love seeing all the handy ideas on your list. Thanks for putting this together!
lynn
October 25, 2021 at 7:13 amThat ornament is too darned cute, isn’t it?! I’d love to see the process as to how they made it.
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Happy Knitting!
Hugs,
Lynn
Norene Barker
October 20, 2021 at 1:02 pmLynn,
The books! The books! They are my favorite. Since I no longer have a neighbor who knits, these look fabulous. Well it all looks fabulous, but I have a weakness for books.
I so enjoy your blog. It’s like a visit from a good friend, with hobbies like mine.
lynn
October 25, 2021 at 7:12 amOh sweet Norene,
You are so kind. I love working on my blog, but it is all the more enjoyable knowing that Norene is on the other end of my musings!
Like you, I am a sucker for books. Even though just about every recipe and knit tip can be found on line, I will always have cookbooks and knit books on my Christmas wish list.
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Happy Knitting!
Hugs,
Lynn
Beryl Owen
October 20, 2021 at 1:10 pmMy favourite item from your list would be the pocket size needle gauge as I have a load of old needles that don’t have a size on them anc this handy little gadget wouldn’t take up much room either. Your list was very diverse and interesting so someone has been doing some great research. Well done!
lynn
October 25, 2021 at 7:08 amHi Beryl,
Like you, I have a good number of needles that don’t have markers as well. A mini gauge is so handy.
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Happy Knitting!
Hugs,
Lynn
Margaret D
October 20, 2021 at 5:18 pmI love your list of gifts to give to knitters. My favorite would have to be the knitting needle case, but I know a knitter that would enjoy a gift card to their favorite shop in our area. I am in the process of knitting the Bridget 11×11 washcloth right now. I share the washcloths I make with my children and their spouses.
lynn
October 25, 2021 at 7:07 amHi Margaret,
Especially if you knit while traveling, that needle case is so handy. And I love a LYS gift card!
I know your children and spouses love those handknit washcloths! They are so handy!
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Happy Knitting!
Hugs,
Lynn
Heather
October 22, 2021 at 9:43 amThe little travel kit is essential, need to take my knitting on the move!🧶🪡
lynn
October 25, 2021 at 7:04 amHi Heather,
I agree! I do a lot of knitting in the car.
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Happy Knitting!
Hugs,
Lynn
Donna A
October 22, 2021 at 12:02 pmI love the labels. It’s nice to personalise homemade.
lynn
October 25, 2021 at 6:56 amHi Donna,I so agree! Personalizing your knit work makes it even more special.
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Happy Knitting!
Hugs,
Lynn
Cathy Baker
October 23, 2021 at 9:48 amLove this! I think you’ve thought of everything….some great add on ideas in the comments. The lamb markers are super cute! I’m still using the plastic clips that came with my starter kit…maybe it’s time for an upgrade! 😉
lynn
October 25, 2021 at 6:54 amHi Cathy, I know that your plastic slip markers work just as well as those darling sheep, but sometimes it’s nice to splurge! Maybe if you’re good they will find a way into your stocking this year! 🎅🏼
Thanks for commenting and you are entered into the drawing!
Happy Knitting!
Hugs,
Lynn
Juanita Taylor
December 4, 2021 at 2:06 pmHi Lynn, well I’ve bookmarked this page as I see many things I need in my knitting bag. Just started knitting this year, so have much to learn, but having fun. Thank you for sharing all these wonderfully useful items. Merry Christmas!
lynn
December 4, 2021 at 4:58 pmHi Juanita,
You should print it off and hand it to Santa! Keeping my fingers crossed that a few end up in your stocking, my friend.
Have you looked at some of my knitting instruction posts? If so, I’d really love your honest feedback. I want to make them as useful as possible. Here’s the link where you can find all those posts.
Wishing you a most wonderful Christmas, my friend!
Hugs, Lynn