24+ Best Gifts for Knitters (2024)

For the beginner knitter, a knitting reference guide is a must-have item. A helpful book will teach them the basics and beyond. Our top pick? The Ultimate Knitting Book by Vogue, which features easy-to-follow illustrations and in-depth sections on techniques such as brioche, entrelac, double knitting, mosaic knitting, and more.

More experienced knitters might like a book like Patty Lyon's Knitting Bag of Tricks. This handy guide will help any knitter fix their yarn-related problems and better understand the "whys" of knitting.

For the knitter who loves to listen while they knit, audiobooks make a great gift. Plus, with a subscription to Audible, they can choose from thousands of books and podcasts - so they'll never run out of audio material to keep them entertained while they craft.

An essential tool for any knitter, a yarn swift holds hanks of yarn in place while you wind yarn into balls. We like this wood version from KnitPicks, which mounts to a tabletop, and folds away when not in use.

Another must-have item is a yarn ball winder. This tool makes winding balls of yarn so much faster, so you knitter can spend more time knitting.

We like this wooden version, which winds yarn into center-pull cakes.

With this subscription, you will receive eco-friendly yarn every month! It's so exciting to open a new yarn to try for the first time, and this package comes with even more than that!

Darn Good Yarn comes with a free pattern to choose from every month and access to a community of other crafters.

Every knitter needs a good project bag to keep their WIPs safe and organized. When shopping, choose a big enough bag that there's no doubt about holding all the yarn and supplies for their projects.

This roomy project bag has six interior compartments, an exterior pocket, and adjustable straps.

Stitch markers are a must-have for any knitter, beginner or experienced. These cheery rainbow stitch markers have much more to offer than the markers you can get in the basic craft store kits. They are made from enamel and come with their own convenient storage case, so you can toss them in your project bag and take them with you on the go.

For the knitter who enjoys making garments like shawls, sweaters, or lace projects, blocking mats are necessary for their collection of supplies.

This set of premium blocking mats fits like a puzzle. They're made from thick foam and printed with handy measurement lines, so knitters can easily block their projects to the correct size.

Knitters can keep yarn from rolling around and getting tangled by using a yarn bowl. We like this yarn bowl made from maple wood, which has a wide opening and a spiral cutout to hold the yarn.

But if you'd like something a little more special, then Etsy has some other beautiful handmade yarn bowls on Etsy.

Sure, your knitter has a few needles already. But do they have an interchangeable set? The beauty of interchangeable knitting needles is that you can easily switch out needle sizes and cable lengths to suit almost any knitting project.

We love this set from Chiaogoo, which includes 13 pairs of hollow, surgical stainless steel lace tips in sizes US 2-15

Plus, it comes with a zippered case for easy storage and transport.

Does your knitter like to knit intarsia, or would they like to learn? Intarsia is a type of colorwork technique that uses multiple colors in one row. Intarsia bobbins are a great way to keep all the different colors organized and tangle-free. We like this set of multi-size bobbins from KnitPicks, which come with their own handy storage case, a tapestry needle, and a chart keeper.

It's an unfortunate fact that knits can get pilled and fuzzy. But with a fabric shaver, your knitter can quickly and safely remove pills from sweaters, hats, scarves, and other knit items.

This version, called the Gleener, is well-reviewed and works without batteries.

Have you heard of skein sleeves before? They are a neat little product that helps to keep skeins of yarn neat and tidy. They're called by different names, such as skein sleeves, skein coats, or yarn cozies.

But whatever you call them, they're a great gift for the knitter who likes to keep their yarn stash neat and tidy.

Wool wash is a must-have for knitters who work with natural fibers. This no-rinse wool wash is an excellent choice, and you can get it in a variety of yummy scents from Soak.

Soak wash helps to keep yarns soft and beautiful by cleaning and conditioning wool yarns.

If your knitter loves to make shawls, perhaps they'd like a handmade shawl pin to go with them. A shawl pin is an accessory that helps to keep a shawl in place and adds an extra bit of style.

We love these handmade shawl pins on Etsy.

Knitters can use this magnetic chart keeper to hold onto their pattern and keep track of their progress.

Knitters really need to take care of their hands with lotion. Yarn can make hands so dry, so knitters need to make extra efforts to moisturize and nurture their hands.

L'Occitane makes this nice hand cream that is enriched with shea butter.

For knitters who need a little extra light on their projects, check out this neck reading light that is rechargeable. This particular model is lightweight and surprisingly comfortable to wear. The ends are adjustable, so you can position the light exactly where you need it.

Aren't these so cute? Custom labels like these make any hand-knit project look super professional. We like these faux leather tags, which come with metal rivets. Bonus: they're washable!

A clothes steamer may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a gift for a knitter, but trust me, it would be greatly appreciated. A clothes steamer can help block projects quickly and easily and none of the frustration of we-blocking.

Check out this garment steamer that is useable in both vertical and horizontal positions.

These acrylic sock blockers are perfect for finishing a pair of socks. They're made of sturdy acrylic, so they'll last for years. They come in three different sizes -- so be sure to think about which size is best for your knitter.

If your knitter works with skeins of yarn, they might appreciate this spinning yarn holder. It spins around on metal ball bearings as you pull yarn from the outside of the skein. This keeps the yarn clean and avoids excess twist.

This particular model is heavy and sturdy, so it won't tip over easily.

Your knitter needs something to cut their yarns. Because misplacing scissors is far too easy to do, check out this yarn cutter pendant. It's a pair of scissors that knitters can wear, so they always bring them around and pack them in travel project bags.

If you're thinking about giving this as a gift, then keep in mind that it doesn't include a chain.

Knitters can add some extra flair to their project with pom-poms. Clover makes this pom-pom maker set that helps to make it so easy--they just have to snip the yarn after wrapping it around the arms of the tool.

This pom-pom maker set comes in 4 different sizes, depending on the type of size that they want.

When in doubt, check out your local yarn store for gift card options. Gift cards to yarn stores provide some additional flexibility so that they can pick their own supplies and materials. Check out your local yarn store where knitters can shop in person, or consider an online yarn store like KnitPicks or Lion Brand.