1. Crochet Hook Set

Crochet hooks come in a million varieties, from aluminum to bamboo, plain and ergonomic. If the crochet lover in your life crochets often, ergonomic crochet hooks are the way to go. I recently switched to an ergonomic crochet hook set I got on Amazon and using them has been life-changing to my productivity. I personally don’t like using bamboo crochet hooks but to each their own. I don’t think they snag the yarn well. Aluminum crochet hooks work just fine, and I use them still, but having switched to the comfort of the cushy padded crochet hooks, I don’t want to go back! Crocheters can never have too many crochet hooks, it’s a thing I swear.

2. Crochet Pattern Books

While there are a lot of crochet patterns on the Internet, free and paid, receiving a book full of crochet patterns is a delight. Crochet pattern books come in a wide variety of formats and can focus on various elements in crochet. Crocheters who want to make amigurumi will love to get a book full of cute stuffies to make.

Whimsical Stitches by Lauren Epsy [Amazon]
This amigurumi pattern book has been a best seller since 2021. Reviews are very positive on Amazon, with most people saying that the patterns are easy to follow and ideal for crochet beginners to intermediate crocheters. I love the crocheted plants in this book. I’d love to add this crochet pattern book to my library for Christmas.

3. Yarn, of course!

The reason yarn isn’t at the top of this list is simple. Unless you are shopping for a present for a brand new crocheter, they are almost guaranteed to have a ton of yarn already.

But, can you ever really have too much yarn? Nah, of course not. Here’s the thing, though. And this is important if you’re thinking about the idea of gifting yarn this holiday season.

I can’t tell you how many times I have gotten one solitary skein of a beautiful yarn that I can only do a limited number of projects with because I only have one skein.

Why is this important?

Dye lots can vary and it can be hard to find specialty yarns so if you want to give a good present, make sure to give an appropriate amount of yarn for the type of projects you see your crocheter doing. Amigurumi don’t need a ton of yarn, but if they are pumping out sweaters you need to gift more than one skein!

Yarn is an obvious gift idea for crocheters. Here are some options below.

4. Yarn Bowl

Next up in our gift ideas for crocheters run-down is a yarn bowl. An invaluable tool for a fiber crafter. Yarn bowls keep the yarn you're using stationary. Otherwise, it has a tendency to travel if you don't have a way to contain it while you're working. My dad used to make amazing yarn bowls but he hasn't lately. Yarn bowls can be wooden, plastic, ceramic, or even fabric.

I found several yarn bowls I think are noteworthy on Amazon and will link them below.

5. Storage Bags or Shelving

This is the most serious need a crafter who has been at it for any length of time is faced with: how to organize all the yarn, supplies, works in progress, and finished objects you have on hand.

I hope these gift ideas for crocheters have inspired you to give the crocheter in your life an inspired Christmas present this year! I post about crocheting techniques, my crochet patterns, and more on my journal. Read more in the Crochet and Knitting category.

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Gift Idea #5. Tattoo Markers

Every, single kid I teach loves to write on their hands, sometimes their whole arms. Bic has these tattoo markers, especially for kids’ insatiable urge to mark up their hands. They are non-toxic, temporary, and cruelty-free. They come in eight colors and the tips are flexible. This set also includes stencils! Let the kids express themselves!

Gift Idea #4. Custom LED Neon Sign

Honestly, who wouldn’t want to be gifted a custom neon sign? Ordering through Amazon, you can customize the color, the text, the special characters, the font, and add a ton of other sweet customizations. Each custom neon sign will be your unique creation. Your custom neon light includes easy-to-follow instructions for mounting it on the wall. You can choose to upgrade to battery power. By default, it comes with an AC power adapter that you just plug in to use.

Gift Idea #3. Waterproof Speaker

This waterproof speaker is ready to take your kid’s showers to the center stage. This speaker will have your kiddo singing in the shower right away. The speaker can be used in the shower, by the pool, or at the beach. The speaker is small and portable. It even comes with a carabiner to hook onto whatever so it can be toted along on adventures. That makes it great for the beach, camping or whatever. It comes in like eight different variations so you can choose one your teen will like the most.

Gift Idea #2. Tortilla Blanket

Super cheesy? Or super cool? You decide. My teen will love this tortilla blanket. I have seen these everywhere from Temu to Amazon, and I’m sure there are a ton being wrapped as Christmas presents this year. Your kid will love being the middle of a warm burrito in this tortilla blanket.

Gift Idea #1. Indoor Basketball Hoop

This indoor basketball hoop has an electronic scoreboard that automatically calculates and displays your score. It will count points for your kids, bringing the competition to life. It easily hangs over the door, so requires no drilling. The rim folds to save space for storage and doesn’t affect the operations of the door.

I post about what I am shopping for sometimes. I have some more shopping posts so go read them. I also post about other things I am interested in like crocheting and gaming that you might like to read about.

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