If you're looking for a special little something for a knitter in your life, or just for some suggestions for gifts other people can get you for the holidays (or your birthday), look no further. Here are some great ideas for little gifts that all your fiber friends will love.
Burt's Bees Hand Salve is marketed as a product for gardeners, but it's great for knitters as well, particularly in the winter when the air is really dry. This oily, waxy salve is the perfect relief for skin that's rough from too much knitting, and applying it gives you a great hand massage. And the tin will stay closed even in the bottom of a knitting bag or purse.
Everyone has a measuring tape or two, but it never hurts to have a few more. They're never where you think they should be when you need them. If you have several, you can keep one in each knitting bag or even one in each room of the house where knitting happens so you won't have to wonder where one is when you need it. I like the basic vinyl ones because they don't stretch as much as the fabric ones can. Retractable tape measures are a great choice for bags.
Row counters are another knitting necessity that you can't seem to find when you need them. There are several varieties, including ones that slip onto your needle or around your neck, peg boards or the fun "kacha kacha" variety that makes a cheerful noise when you change the number.
Yet another knitting supply that it's hard to have too many of is stitch markers. Whether you buy a bunch of the plain plastic ones we're all familiar with or make your own or buy ones handmade with beads, this is one gift that's sure to get used by its recipient.
For the sock and hat knitting fans out there, a set or two of double-pointed needles is always a welcome gift. Whether you go for aluminum, bamboo or wood, and no matter what size you choose, your favorite knitters is sure to be happy to add to her or his needle stash.
Therapeutic gloves are a great choice for knitters of all ages. I don't know any knitter who hasn't knit too long at some point, making their hands and wrists hurt. Slipping on these gloves improves circulation and allows you to knit a little longer with a lot less pain.
