my girlfriend knits; I'd like to purchase her something knittingish, but I really don't know what else there is beyond yarn and the sticks. Is there anything that is popular among knitters that I could look for?
Thank you all!
2006-12-28 19:08:25 · 9 answers · asked by Sean H 2 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
Here are a few things that your knitting girlfriend might enjoy:
ball winder
swift
stitch markers (hand crafted, beaded stitch markers)
cute tape measure
blocking wires
cable needle
knitting bag
hand lotion
gift certificate to a local yarn store
Take a look at this blog entry for more ideas.
2006-12-29 02:08:00 · answer #1 · answered by bogiebogie 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try to find out from her in casual conversation what knitting store the cool hip knitters go to. Don't go to a store that caters to old ladies mainly, unless that's all your town has.
Swipe something she has knit and take it with you so the people there can assess her ability level in case you decide to get a pattern book. (Don't forget to put it back after the store visit!)
There's so much out there for young knitters today. If you can't come up with anything else, you can get her some expensive, luxurious yarn (several balls of the same one if possible) that she probably wouldn't buy for herself. Most knitters are terrible for spending money on projects for others but not for ourselves.
You probably won't have any trouble getting help at the store, because the people working there should be knitters, and we would all love for our SO to go to the trouble of getting us just the right knitting gift.
2006-12-29 18:28:03 · answer #2 · answered by j s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are always pattern books. These can be tricky, though, since you always have to factor in things like personal style, skill level, etc. The best knitting book I've ever gotten, totally suitable for any knitter, is Vogue's Stitchionary. No patterns, but all kinds of fancy ways to jazz the patterns you have and make them totally unique.
To follow up with the tote bag suggestion above (which is a great one), I got some of those collapsible canvas storage cubes last year and they have become indispensable. First, knitters tend to hoard yarn and never have enough places to put it; and second, they are excellent to hold balls of yarn while sitting on the couch.
2006-12-29 09:52:14 · answer #3 · answered by angk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Really nice tote to carry her knitting things in is a nice gift, you can go from a fairly inexpensive plastic tote box to a pricey leather bag, but most knitters like a nice heavy canvas bag or a knitting bag with a frame inside it that will stand alone. A small matching bag for yarn needles, gauges, cable needles, stitch holders, stitch markers, measuring tapes (all these gadgets make good gifts, too, btw) is nice, too. A good hand lotion is a nice gift too, since rough hands can pull on the yarns. Needle cases are nice to get too.
2006-12-29 19:28:08 · answer #4 · answered by mickiinpodunk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oooo, aren't you a sweetie !!!! ;-) Lucky girl !
stitch markers,
circular needles, any length but 29" ( Walmart carries THOSE )
A knitting tote, the bigger the better/w/LOTS of pockets.
Gift card,
Fancy yarns--with the SAME "dye lot" numbers
A new Rubbermaid storage box to hold all her yarns....maybe a small one to hold all the "tools"
SMALL, fancy scissors
Yarn needles
A blank journal book to write down her favorite patterns in.
If she's an experienced knitter, ANY books by Elizabeth Zimmermann will get you a special THANK YOU ! ;-)
2006-12-29 23:22:28 · answer #5 · answered by C S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a great gift, for her to carry with her, would be a cute makeup bag filled with a nail file, hand lotion, stitch markers, tape measure, notepad, and pen.
They also have lighted knitting needles - in case she is ever knitting in low light or in the car a night. Knit Lite is the brand I have :)
2006-12-30 13:37:59 · answer #6 · answered by funibair 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK I just bought something for some one for Christmas, it is a book on patterns how to knit ipod and phone holders. it was so cool and the person I gave it to loved it. if you get that book make sure to get the small bamboo needles as well.
2006-12-29 09:16:31 · answer #7 · answered by a.gatenby 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if she likes to knit patterns you could get her some stitch markers (little plastic rings), or you can get her a tote bage that has pockets for the needles, pockets for the yarn and enough room to fit her project in,
good luck
2006-12-29 04:52:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sean,
Find a knitters store in your area. They are glad to give advice and suggestions.
2006-12-29 03:11:37 · answer #9 · answered by San Diego Art Nut 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋