Gift guides
Valentine's Day Gifts for Knitters, Crocheters & Yarn Lovers
Valentine's Day is a good excuse to give the maker in your life something a little indulgent: yarn they'd call an extravagance, a tool they'd never buy for themselves, or a bag that makes carrying a project feel special. Here are our picks, each with the reason it's worth giving.
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Yarn to fall for
Soft, special yarn is the most romantic thing you can give a knitter, as long as there's enough to make something. A ball of mohair-silk makes a cowl; a skein of fingering-weight cashmere blend makes a shawlette.
$21Rowan · Lace · 229 yds / 25 gKidsilk HazeThe mohair-silk every other mohair is compared to: 229 yd of halo in a 25 g ball.Shop at Rowan 
$43Madelinetosh · Fingering · 371 yds / 113 gPashminaMerino, silk and cashmere with a soft shine, in Madelinetosh's saturated hand-dye.Shop at Jimmy Beans Wool 
$38Cowgirl Blues · Worsted · 220 yds / 100 gFluffy MohairHand-dyed in South Africa: a lofty mohair worsted for sweaters that look like clouds.Shop at Jimmy Beans Wool 
$16.99Knit Picks · Lace · 439 yds / 50 gLuminance Lace100% mulberry silk, 439 yd: a lace shawl with a glow no wool can match.Shop at Knit Picks
Tools they'll treasure
Makers rarely treat themselves to the beautiful version of a tool they already own. That's exactly what makes it a good gift.
$24.95LYKKE Crafts24K Gold Stork ScissorsGold stork embroidery scissors: a classic keepsake for the project bag.Shop at Jimmy Beans Wool 
$38FurlsOdyssey II Crochet HookFurls' weighted premium hook, in jewel colors. The extra heft does some of the work.Shop at Furls 
$40LemonwoodYarn Box & Mini MinderA yarn box with a spinning Mini Minder that keeps the ball from rolling away.Shop at Jimmy Beans Wool 
$20.50Lantern MoonEbony Destiny CircularHand-finished ebony needles: silky, quiet and heavy enough to feel like an heirloom.Shop at Jimmy Beans Wool
Something to carry it all
A good project bag keeps a work in progress clean and portable, and a leather one ages beautifully.
$145Re:DesignedProject 31 Leather Project BagA smaller, structured leather project bag that ages beautifully.Shop at Jimmy Beans Wool 
$164della QMaker's Hat BoxA structured case that keeps one special project clean and in shape.Shop at Jimmy Beans Wool
Or make them something
If you're the knitter, give something handmade. Our free Cute Hot Water Bottle Cover is a quick, cozy Valentine: about 175 yd of worsted weight on 4 mm (US 6) needles, finished with a ribbon tie.
Questions
What's a good Valentine's gift for a knitter?
Luxury yarn with a project in mind, such as a ball of Kidsilk Haze for a cowl, or a beautiful tool like gold stork scissors. Both are things knitters love but rarely buy for themselves.
How much yarn should I give?
Enough to finish something: one 25 g ball of mohair-silk makes a light cowl, and one skein of fingering weight makes a shawlette or a pair of socks. Our Yarn Estimator works out skeins for any pattern.
What can I knit for a Valentine?
Something small and cozy that can be finished in a weekend or two, like our free hot water bottle cover, a cowl or a hat.
