If you’re looking for a great gift for a crocheter in your life, look no further! I’ve compiled the best gifts for crocheters the internet has to offer. I’ve found offerings that fit a variety of budgets, and now I’m finding the need to hide my wallet so I don’t buy them all myself! Many of these items are things that I own and love. Several of them are things I’ve had on my wish list for years but haven’t quite gotten around to purchasing yet, and a few are just cool stuff I found. 🙂 Take a look, and maybe be inspired for the holiday season!
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Yarn
Okay, so this may be the most obvious gift idea ever, but crocheters love yarn… like seriously, seriously love yarn. Some of us may be a little bit snobby about our yarn and go for the luscious, hand-dyed hanks that cost $30/ball like what I used for the Braided Rose Set (no, not kidding… we really spend over $30 for a single hank of yarn sometimes), and some of us go for the biggest, cheapest balls we can find, and that’s cool too! So if you’re looking for a quick, easy pick for your crocheter, hop over to your local yarn store or craft shop and pick up a few balls, or you can find amazing hand-dyed options on Etsy or other online websites. See below for a few places to look.
Yarn from WeCrochet (They are the crochet side of Knit Picks. They have their own line of yarns, which are not typically available in craft stores. My faves so far include the City Tweed and Hawthorne Fingering)
Lion Brand Yarn is a yarn giant. They have so many different yarns available, including unique novelty yarns. I’ve seen some fun projects recently in their Faux Fur yarns, and Coboo and Truboo are always hits. Many of these yarns are also available in the bigger craft stores, but who doesn’t love shopping online and skipping the lines?
Etsy is a great place to look for independent yarn dyers. Make sure to check the reviews!
Crochet Hooks
Where would a crocheter be without crochet hooks!? I imagine a decent torture for a crocheter would be to be stranded on a desert island with mountains of the best yarn and not a hook to be found – not even a stick to carve into a hook. Horrors! Brand new crocheters sometimes look at me askance when they see that I have maybe 10 hooks of the same size. Why would I need so many? Well, truthfully, I don’t need that many, but they all have different feels, may be better for different types of yarn, or, shoot, they’re just so pretty I wanted an extra!
My current favorite hooks are Furls Crochet hooks. They’re ergonomic and absolutely gorgeous! The Odyssey hooks are SO smooth, it’s ridiculous. I’ve also tried the Streamlines, which I like, and the swirls color options are so pretty! The Streamline wood hooks can be had for under $20, which, although pricy for a crochet hook, is well worth it! If you’re wanting a splurge, check out their Alpha hooks and crochet gift box sets that are wonderful!
If you’re on a tighter budget, my second-favorite but still completely fabulous hooks are the Clover crochet hooks. I love that the handles are a little shorter and wider than a standard crochet hook so they don’t dig into my hands. You can get a single hook for under $10.
Tunisian Crochet Hooks
I know, I know, we already covered crochet hooks, right? Well, those are regular crochet hooks. These are Tunisian crochet hooks, also known as Afghan hooks. Tunisian crochet is done differently than regular crochet and requires a long, straight crochet hook – no ergonomic handles allowed! Depending on the project, your crocheter may also need a set of Tunisian hooks with extender cables, like for larger blanket or sweater projects, or double-pointed hooks for working in the round
The Tunisian set with extender cables I have is from WeCrochet. It’s relatively budget-friendly, and I’ve never had an issue with these hooks!
Again, back to Furls – they have some of the most beautiful wooden Tunisian crochet hooks I’ve ever seen – check them out! I haven’t gotten my hands on these yet, because they sell out quickly every time they’re restocked, but they are definitely on my wish list!
For Tunisian crochet in the round, you’ll need double-ended Tunisian crochet hooks. Here, I like to stick to an old favorite – clover. They’ve got all the hooks I need at a great price. Get them here.
Hairpin Lace Loom
If you’ve got an adventurous crocheter, maybe they’d like to try their hands at Hairpin Lace? This fun technique is relatively little-known in the crochet community, but can make really interesting pieces! (If you want to try it out, there’s a free tutorial here) Hairpin lace requires a hairpin lace loom, which is thankfully not super expensive if you want to give it a try.
A Fat Knitting Needle
Okay, now you probably think I’m really going off the rails, but stick with me! Another niche crochet technique is called Broomstick Lace. Although you can use a variety of tools for Broomstick, I think it’s easiest to just use a ridiculously large knitting needle, like this one –
Yarn Bowls
Functional and fashionable, yarn bowls help keep a ball of yarn from becoming tangled as you unravel it, or rolling across the room, or getting pulled into your hot chocolate, which then spills all over your project (ask me how I know this). You can find a lot of varieties on Etsy, Amazon, and other sites. Or, for a really unique gift, you can commission one from an independent woodworker. The one shown below happens to be from Furls Crochet.
They also come in all sorts of fun novelty shapes. I know Furls had an elephant one, I found a kitty cat from Darn Good Yarn, and I found this unicorn on Amazon!
Yarn Subscription
Yup, more yarn! This one’s the gift that keeps on giving! Your crocheter will love getting a box of yarny goodness each month with a KnitCrate subscription! They have a 3 month gift subscription option for those who want to give it a try. I recently tried them out for the first time. They’ve had some shipping issues because of COVID, but it seems like they’re starting to work those out, so I’ve added them to the list. On the plus side, I’ve been very happy with the yarn I’ve received since I started my subscription. Pictured below is the yarn from the November 2020 subscription box. There are also several independent yarn dyers that have subscription services if you want to look around – beautiful yarn!
Crochet Tools
Now a handyman (or woman) isn’t the only one who’s going to need some tools. Crocheters have a short list of necessities that make our jobs (or hobbies, as it were) much easier.
Scissors – Obvious, of course, but a pretty set never hurts, or make it a little fun and get a yarn cutting necklace pendant!
Stitch Markers – I love the fancy beaded ones with clips (check Etsy for indie makers!), but you can also get a lot of stitch markers for a few dollars if you go for the plastic locking ones like these.
Tape measure – definitely the retractable kind. Aren’t these so cute!?
Blocking mats and pins – I hate finishing work as much as the next crocheter, but a good set of blocking mats and pins can make the job so much less burdensome! WeCrochet has a beginner blocking set – get it here!
Gauge measuring tool thingy, especially if it has one of those needle/hook measuring doo-dads on it. I found this one that is legitimately a sheep… which is where we get wool… which is where we get yarn…. which is awesome.
A Yarn Swift and Ball Winder
THIS, my friends, is by far one of the best things I have bought myself. Yarn swifts and ball winders are purchased separately, but they work together to make winding a hank of fancy yarn into a ball in no time. Though I do know how to wind a ball without one, I don’t want to have to do it! I personally have an Amish-style yarn swift from Stanwood Needlecraft (get one here) and a ball winder from WeCrochet (see it here). Many people prefer the umbrella-style yarn swifts, which admittedly are pretty cool. I just find there’s something satisfying about good old-fashioned wood, ya know? Anyway, if umbrella is more your style, WeCrochet’s got you covered here!
A Cute Notebook
Especially if your crocheter is also a designer (but even if they’re not), a notebook comes in super handy. I personally really like graph paper, but those are harder to come by in notebook form. Just wander the aisles of your local store to get inspiration – any notebook will do! Bonus – pick up a nice pen to go with it. I like these InkJoy gel pens from Paper Mate (and they’re widely available – bonus).
Yarn Storage Solution
I can’t be the only one with dreams about having a yarn wall. It’s functional and it’s gorgeous! Any cube-type storage unit will do! This would be a great DIY project if you’re into woodworking, too. A diamond-shaped one like a wall-mounted wooden wine rack would be super cool!
Crochet Project Bag
A great gift for crocheters is a crochet project bag. One key feature of a crochet project bag (or a knitting project bag) is that they’ll often come with little grommet holes for feeding yarn through. This helps keep the yarn from getting tangled or pulling out of the bag while you’re working. Bonus if there are separate compartments inside for different balls of yarn!
Crochet Books or Patterns
Here are just a few crochet book ideas to get you started, but there are many, many more! You can also find independent designers’ work on Ravelry and Etsy!
Crochet Every Way Stitch Dictionary
Every Which Way Crochet Borders
Connect the Shapes Crochet Motifs
Crochet Kits
Kits come with a pattern and all the yarn needed to finish the project. They make great gifts! I know Lion Brand Yarn makes kits, but you can also find kits by independent designers or yarn dyers on Etsy. I even found this Harry Potter Crochet Kit on Amazon! There are occasionally kits available to go with my patterns. They can be found in my Etsy shop here.
Wool Wash
And finally, not to be forgotten, gentle wool wash for delicate handmade garments. I hate handwashing… it is the downside of using some wool yarns… but a good detergent/soap can make all the difference.
I hope you found this list of gifts for crocheters useful. What would you add?! Leave a comment and let me know!
I got a crochet kit for a scarf and a loom kit from frozen 2 for Christmas.