Fifteen gifts for knitters and crocheters from under $10 to $100: everyday tools, comfort for long evenings, a new craft to try and upgrades for experienced makers.
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Knitters and crocheters rarely buy the nice tools for themselves, which makes these easy gifts: a Clover Kacha-Kacha counter, a ceramic sheep yarn bowl, a Glocusent neck light, Prym ergonomic hooks and a swift that winds hanks into neat cakes.
Knitting uses needles and crochet uses a hook, so each card below says which craft the gift suits. Most picks work for both crafts: the counter, the stitch markers, the yarn bowl, the bag, the swift and the blocking mats. The Prym hooks and the crochet stitch book are for crocheters; the Prym needle set and the Vogue Knitting dictionary are for knitters. The list is grouped by situation, from everyday tools to upgrades for someone who has been stitching for years. Nine of the fifteen cost $30 or less.
Small things that go into every project. The counter, markers and case suit both crafts; the Prym hooks are for someone who crochets.
$9
at AmazonA small pendant-style counter that knitters and crocheters click once per row or stitch, so they never lose count. The neck cord in the photos is sold separately.
Best for: a knitting group Secret Santa
Why it fits: Counting rows in your head works until someone talks to you mid-row. One click per row and the number is safe, so the counter earns a spot in the project bag of knitters and crocheters alike. It fits in a stocking too.
$13
at AmazonA set of multicolored Clover stitch markers that clip onto a stitch and lock closed, so they stay put until you open them.
Best for: a small add-on for any maker
Why it fits: Locking markers mark the start of a round, a decrease or a mistake to fix later. Crocheters need them most, since a hook has no needle to slide a ring marker onto, and knitters use them on finished fabric too.
$24
at AmazonA roll-up case with 27 slots of different depths for straight needles up to 14 inches, circulars, crochet hooks and accessories, zip pockets for small notions and a top flap that keeps the tips from falling out. It comes empty; needles and hooks are bought separately.
Best for: the one with hooks in every drawer
Why it fits: Needles and hooks tend to live in mugs, drawers and old pencil cases. This case gathers the whole collection in one place, rolls or folds up and fits in a project bag, and it holds hooks and needles alike.
$19
at AmazonFive Prym crochet hooks in sizes E, G, 7, H and J (3.5 to 6 mm) with light, flexible rubberized handles shaped to sit naturally in the hand, each size in its own bright color.
Best for: someone who crochets
Why it fits: For someone who crochets on plain metal hooks, the ergonomic handles are kinder to the hand during long sessions, and the color coding lets them grab the right size at a glance.
For the couch, the armchair and the knitting group: light on the stitches, yarn that stays in one place and a bag that holds the whole project.
$19
at AmazonA rechargeable light that rests around the neck on bendable arms and points at the stitches, so both hands stay free for knitting or crochet. Three color temperatures (3000K, 4000K and 6000K), three brightness levels on each head, USB-C charging and up to 80 hours on low with one head on.
Best for: evening stitching on the couch
Why it fits: Knitting and crochet keep both hands busy and need good light on the stitches. This one sits on the shoulders and points at the work, and the narrow 90° beam leaves the rest of the room dim for whoever is watching TV or asleep nearby.
$24
at AmazonA handmade ceramic bowl shaped like a sheep, 6.7 inches wide and 4.7 inches tall, with a curled slot that feeds the yarn out while the ball stays inside. The glossy glaze makes it look like decor on a shelf.
Best for: anyone who stitches with a cat nearby
Why it fits: The ball sits deep in the bowl, so it stays off the floor, out of the tangle and away from the cat. Yarn bowls are a classic present among knitters and crocheters, and the sheep makes this one a cheerful thing to unwrap.
$39
at AmazonA nylon knitting bag with six yarn compartments that run to the bottom, a clear top with six yarn holes, a half-open top for storing a project with the yarn still attached, front pouches with elastic loops for hooks, a two-way zipper, a handle and a removable shoulder strap.
Best for: colorwork and projects on the go
Why it fits: Colorwork with several balls of yarn tangles fast; here each color gets its own compartment and its own hole in the lid. A half-finished sweater or blanket goes in with the yarn attached, along with the needles or hooks, ready for the couch, a knitting group or a long trip.
New stitches and a new craft. Pick the stitch book for their craft; the Woobles kit lets a knitter try a hook, and needle felting works with the wool they already love.
$30
at AmazonEverything to crochet a small bunny: pre-started yarn, a hook, a yarn needle, safety eyes and stuffing, plus step-by-step video lessons for right- and left-handed crocheters. The brand’s Easy Peasy Yarn makes stitches easy to see. Ages 12+.
Best for: a knitter curious about crochet
Why it fits: A knitter who has never picked up a hook can learn on a small, cute project with the first rounds already done. It also suits a friend or a teen who wants to start crocheting from zero.
$30
at AmazonA starter kit for needle felting, shaping loose wool into small figures with a barbed needle. Inside: white core wool and 23 dyed colors, six felting needles, three thimbles in different sizes, a black felting foam pad and illustrated step-by-step instructions for each character; the family-owned brand also offers online classes and videos. For adults and ages 14+.
Best for: a wool lover ready for a new craft
Why it fits: For someone who already loves wool, needle felting is a natural next craft, and a small figure takes an evening or two. It makes a nice break between big knitting or crochet projects. The needles are sharp, so keep the kit away from small children.
$30
at AmazonA 288-page illustrated book with 500 crochet stitches and a primer on choosing yarn and hooks, reading patterns, gauge, increases and decreases. Published by St. Martin’s Griffin.
Best for: a crocheter who wants new stitches
Why it fits: For crocheters who keep returning to the same few stitches and want more texture in blankets, scarves and bags. The primer helps a newer crocheter read patterns with confidence.
$33
at AmazonMore than 800 knitting stitch patterns, from knit-and-purl textures and ribs to cables, colorwork, chevrons, bobbles and brioche, each with a chart and written instructions. 352 pages, 10.25 × 11 inches.
Best for: a knitter who likes to improvise
Why it fits: Knitters who design their own hats and scarves, or like to swap a stitch in a pattern, keep a dictionary like this within reach for years. Every stitch comes both charted and written out, so it suits either way of reading.
Upgrades experienced makers put off buying for themselves. Everything here works for crochet too, except the Prym needles.
$38
at AmazonA hand-cranked ball winder and an umbrella swift that work as a pair: the swift holds an open hank, and the winder turns it into a neat center-pull cake with no knots. Works for knitting and crochet yarn alike.
Best for: someone who buys hand-dyed yarn
Why it fits: Yarn sold in hanks has to be wound into a ball before the first stitch, and winding it by hand over a chair back is the slow part of every new project. Plenty of experienced makers still do it that way, so this set gets used with every new skein.
$51
at AmazonTen 50-gram balls of 100% Peruvian Highland wool in worsted weight, 1,100 yards in all, in the coordinated Home Décor palette. Works on US 6–9 needles and I–K crochet hooks; hand wash, and it felts with warm water and agitation.
Best for: a maker who never says no to more yarn
Why it fits: A coordinated pack of everyday wool from a brand knitters already know is the easiest way to give yarn: ten shades that go together, enough for several hats or a colorwork project. It works for crochet too, and since the wool felts, it suits felted slippers and bags.
$55
at AmazonFoam mats for pinning a finished shawl or sweater to shape while it dries. Nine interlocking 0.75-inch boards with grid lines join into a 3×3 square or any shape a project needs, and pin holes close up again. Comes with 100 T-pins and a reusable bag with a handle.
Best for: shawl and sweater makers
Why it fits: Blocking is the step where a finished shawl or sweater is wetted, pinned to shape and left to dry, and it gives handmade pieces a polished look. Many knitters and crocheters make do with towels on the bed for years, so a proper set is an upgrade they will notice with every finished piece.
$93
at AmazonInterchangeable circular knitting needles: eight pairs of smooth wooden tips from 4 to 10 mm, four cords of 24, 32, 40 and 48 inches with stitch stoppers and an assembly pin, all in a storage bag.
Best for: a knitter ready for an upgrade
Why it fits: One set covers a drawer of circular needles: the tips attach to whichever cord length the project needs, and the smooth wood is pleasant in the hand for hours. It is a gift most knitters would hesitate to buy for themselves.
Things they use in every project: the Clover Kacha-Kacha counter, Clover locking stitch markers, the Glocusent neck light, a ceramic sheep yarn bowl and the Teamoy knitting bag. All five work for both crafts.
The best gifts for crocheters start with the Prym Ergonomics crochet hook set, with five color-coded sizes and soft rubberized handles. For a smaller budget, Clover locking stitch markers are a staple for crocheters, and the book 500 Crochet Stitches gives them new stitches to try.
Gifts that open up something new: the Woolbuddy needle felting kit, The Woobles beginner crochet kit for a knitter who wants to try a hook, or the Vogue Knitting Ultimate Stitch Dictionary with more than 800 stitch patterns. The ceramic sheep yarn bowl is the most fun to unwrap.
The upgrades they keep putting off: KnitIQ blocking mats with 100 T-pins, the Olikraft swift and ball winder set or the Prym interchangeable wood needle set. Few knitters buy these for themselves, and they last for years.
For a stocking, the Kacha-Kacha counter and Clover locking stitch markers. Under the tree, the Glocusent neck light, the sheep yarn bowl or the Knit Picks Wool of the Andes pack for winter hats. For a bigger gift, the Prym interchangeable set.
Yes, when it leaves room for their taste. A coordinated pack of everyday wool, like the Knit Picks Wool of the Andes set (ten balls, 1,100 yards), is an easy choice. Luxury skeins in a specific color are best left to their wishlist, where they pick the fiber and shade themselves.
The Woobles beginner crochet kit comes with the first rounds already started and video lessons for right- and left-handed learners. Add the Kacha-Kacha counter and locking stitch markers; blocking mats and a swift can wait until they have a few projects behind them.
Look at the tools: knitting uses two needles or a circular needle, crochet uses a single hook. If you still can’t tell, choose a gift for both crafts: the counter, stitch markers, neck light, yarn bowl, knitting bag, swift and ball winder or blocking mats.
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