27 Best Knitting Gifts for Women Who Love Yarn

This is the set many knitters put on their wish list year after year and never buy. Twelve birch tips from US 4 to 17 with smooth, semi-sharp points cover almost every pattern she will meet, and the swivel cords and fabric case make switching sizes quick. If she already loves knitting, this is the splurge gift that gets used for decades.

For a woman with sore hands or a habit of knitting slippery silk and bamboo yarns, Clover's Takumi bamboo is a kind choice. Twelve tip sizes and five cord lengths make 60 combinations, from a 16-inch hat to a 48-inch blanket, all in one case.

If she still buys a new circular needle for every project, this budget set will change her habits. Thirteen bamboo tip sizes and four swivel cables come in a zip case for around $30, a low-risk way to see if interchangeables suit her.

Straight cable needles have a way of sliding out mid-twist. Clover's U-shaped holders keep stitches parked securely while she works the cross, which makes Aran sweaters and cabled hats calmer. A perfect small stocking stuffer.

Fair Isle and stranded colorwork depend on even tension across two yarns. These adjustable finger rings guide each strand so floats stay consistent, and the set includes eleven designs so she can find the one that fits her finger best.

Plastic markers do the job; these make it nicer. Twenty locking markers with moon, star and planet enamel charms mark round starts and pattern repeats, and the lobster clasps come off finished fabric cleanly.

Knitters held mohair alongside merino for the soft, fuzzy sweaters all over Instagram, and kid silk mohair is what gives them that halo. Four balls and 1,420 yards of this blend is enough to hold double through a whole sweater, a luxury most women hesitate to buy for themselves.

One skein of hand-dyed sock yarn is a perfect gift for a woman who knits on the go. At 438 yards of merino and nylon, it makes a pair of durable socks or a shawlette, and variegated colorways look great without requiring her to choose a palette.

Between long sweater projects, a chunky chenille blanket is pure instant gratification. This inch-thick yarn is velvety, knot-free and works up by hand or arm in an afternoon, so she can finish a throw for the sofa in a single weekend.

Give it before December 1 and she gets a small yarn-related surprise every morning until Christmas. The 24 compartments hold yarn and craft accessories, a fun way to stretch the holidays for a woman who loves her craft.

Sweater projects outgrow a cute pouch fast. This tall bag holds more than 25 skeins, feeds yarn through six grommets so balls never tangle, and has front pockets for needles and scissors, which makes it a real workhorse for a big project.

Adding her name to a leather patch turns a sturdy canvas tote into something she will carry to knit night for years. It has pockets inside and out for notions, and the size handles a cardigan in progress plus the next skein.

If her notions live in a jumble at the bottom of every bag, this organizer fixes it. Six double-sided inserts with long pockets hold DPNs, scissors, tape measures and markers in plain view, and the case zips shut for travel.

Already own interchangeables? Then a good case is the gift. Labeled pockets keep every tip size in its own slot, there is room for cords and keys, and the cherry blossom print makes it a pleasure to open. It also pairs well with the Yarniss set.

A yarn bowl keeps the ball from rolling under the sofa, and this acacia version adds a lid, two yarn slots for colorwork and a phone stand for following patterns or video tutorials. It looks good enough to leave out on the coffee table.

Knitting for hours is hard on hands, especially for women dealing with arthritis or stiffness. These fingerless compression gloves support the joints while leaving her fingertips free to work stitches, so she can knit longer comfortably.

Lanolin comes from sheep's wool, so there is a nice symmetry in giving it to a knitter. This balm with lavender and vitamin E rescues hands dried out by winter and constant fiber handling, and it will not leave a greasy film on her yarn.

A hand-knit sweater can represent months of evenings, and harsh detergent can ruin it in one wash. This cedar-scented wool and cashmere shampoo cleans gently in cold water and is the treat-yourself bottle most knitters never pick up.

Moths are every knitter's nightmare. Twenty-four non-toxic herbal sachets can go into yarn bins, sweater drawers and closets, protecting a stash and a wardrobe of finished knits without the smell of mothballs.

Navy and black yarn are nearly impossible to knit under a living room lamp at night. This daylight floor lamp has 95+ CRI LEDs and a flexible neck that puts true-color light right over her lap, the kind of upgrade that makes evening knitting easier on the eyes.

Tiny yarn balls with crossed needles on 925 silver ear wires are a playful way for her to wear her hobby. They are small enough for work and are sure to be noticed at a knitting group.

For the knitter whose cat insists on helping, this half-inch solid sterling pendant of a cat batting a ball of yarn is a wink at daily life. It is dainty enough to wear every day and pairs with a chain she already owns.

Under $10, and probably the gift she will use most. The pendant hides small blades that snip yarn safely, so she can wear it on a chain or clip it to her bag and never search for scissors again, which is especially handy where scissors are not allowed on flights.

This pink holiday bundle of a knitting mug, novelty socks and keychains is ready to wrap. It is a good pick for a knitting group gift exchange or a coworker who is always knitting during lunch.

Clara Parkes explains why a superwash sock yarn behaves differently from a woolen-spun tweed, and how to choose fiber for each project. For a woman ready to substitute yarns with confidence, it is the most useful reference on her shelf.

Hundreds of textures, ribs, cables and lace stitches, each with a swatch photo. It is the book she will reach for when she wants to design a scarf or blanket of her own instead of following someone else's pattern.

Half pattern book, half friendship in print, Mason-Dixon Knitting mixes easy projects with funny essays from two longtime knitters. It suits a woman who enjoys the community side of knitting as much as the stitches.