If you haven’t already, head back to my post from earlier in the week where I shared my recommendations for gifts for the crocheter on the go. Loads of inspiration to be had!
Now onto today’s guide.
Notions make wonderful gifts. Especially for loved ones who live far away and need lightweight gifts to pop in the post.
Wrist Ruler
I’ve been wearing variations of the I Love Handles Wrist Ruler for most of this year and I LOVE it! It ages beautifully and I have complete strangers regularly noticing and commenting on it. It’s just the most convenient accessory, great for measuring gauge and I don’t know about you, but I can never find my tape measure when I need it! I’ve also been known to measure up spaces and furniture in Ikea using it. You’ll surprise yourself with how useful it is. I’ll have a full review coming soon!
This version is leather (available in multiple shades), but there is also a vegan option if you prefer. You can buy direct from ilovehandles.com for $19.95 USD, or if you’re in the Netherlands wol-zo-eerlijk.nl stocks them for 22.95 EUR.
Stitch Markers
Ok, full disclosure: these are made by me. They’re a set of ten colourful stitch markers/progress keepers designed to match your set of Clover Amour hooks. Whenever I put a project down for even a few days, I often struggle to remember which size hook I was using, so I designed these markers to be attached to your work and remind you which hook to use! Because of the large clasp, they’re easy to use and can also work with knitted projects when you need to slip markers from one needle to the other.
They’re on Etsy for 9.50 EUR for a set of ten.
Cohana Shozaburo Scissors
I know I touched briefly on these in my last gift guide post, but these are deserving of their own recommendation.
These Shozaburo thread clips are handmade one pair at a time by Japanese artisans; the iga braids that wraps the handles are made using a traditional method that has long been practiced in armour making. The blades are so sharp that I keep mine stored safely up high on display, away from little fingers.
The thread clippers are available at Black Sheep Wools for 40.50 GBP
Nostepinne
I find winding yarn to be one of life’s pleasures. I have a lovely swift from Scheepjes and a horrible cheap winder that I bought a long time ago from a bargain shop somewhere. But I find that my arms and a nostepinne are the perfect tools for winding hanks into cakes or balls. The rhythm of winding and moving my arms is almost meditative.
You can find nostepinnes all over Etsy at varying prices, but I love these from Be Inspired in South Africa the most:
They’re essentially made to order from varying woods, and are priced between 250 and 650 RAND (15-40 EUR).
Sock Blockers
An item that has been on my wishlist for a long time is a set of sock blockers. I know they’re not really that necessary, but they’re cool and fun and great if you’ll be gifting socks instead casting them off and sliding them on your feet. I love these from Bryson:
Image credit: Loop London
They’re available from Loop London for 19.50 GBP.
Stay tuned for the next instalment of the Christmas Gift Guide!
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