Uncategorized / November 21, 2021

Complete Holiday Gift Guide for Knitters + Crocheters [Christmas 2021]

Well folks, it’s about that time again!

My tree is up and my online carts are full. I’ve been compiling this gift guide for months and in a year of Covid, shipping delays are expected so let’s get our holiday shopping done early!

In this post, you’ll find a list of products on my wish-list this year, or products that I absolutely love and think you might want to add to yours.

Happy shopping!

 

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BOOKS

knit + crochet books made for gifting!

Vogue Knitting [US LINK] [CA LINK] – the knitting bible every knitter needs + currently on sale on Amazon Canada

Modern Crochet Sweaters by Janine Myska (@knitsnknotswpg) [US LINK] [CA LINK] – my book!

The Tunisian Crochet Handbook by Toni Lipsey (@tlyarncrafts) [US LINK] [CA LINK] – watch our Instagram live here

Crochet Colorwork Made Easy by Claire Goodale (@EClaireMakery) [US LINK] [CA LINK] – watch our Instagram live here

Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible by Hitomi Shida [US LINK] [CA LINK]

Modern Crochet by Debrosse (@Debrosse) [US LINK] [CA LINK] – minimalist crochet patterns for absolute beginners / gorgeous coffee table book

Mosaic Crochet Workshop by Esme Crick (@redsparrowcrohet) [US LINK] [CA LINK]

Corner To Corner Crochet by Jess Coppom (@makeanddocrew) [US LINK] [CA LINK]

Crochet Every Way Stitch Dictionary by Dora Ohrenstein [US LINK] [CA LINK] – I use this book all the time when designing

A Modern Guide to Textured Crochet by Lee Sartori (@coco.crochet.lee) [US LINK] [CA LINK]

Color Now Crochet Later by Brianna Iaropoli (@life.and.yarn) [US LINK] [CA LINK] – a colouring book!

Wilderness Knits by Linka Neumann [US LINK] [CA LINK] – Scandinavian-inspired sweaters

Cool Crochet For Warm Days by Janine Myska (@knitsnknotswpg) [LINK] – my summer collection magazine

Latest issue of WeCrochet Magazine [LINK]

 

TOOLS

I have every single one of these products linked so you can shop with confidence!

Chiaogoo Twist Red Lace Interchangeable Knitting Needle Set [US LINK] [CA LINK]

Chiaogoo Twist Shorties Interchangeable Knitting Needle Set [US LINK] [CA LINK] – great alternative to DPNs for small circumference knitting like socks, sleeve cuffs, baby clothes, etc.

Chiaogoo Interchangeable Tunisian Crochet Hook Set [US LINK] [CA LINK]

Lykke Driftwood Interchangeable Knitting Needle Set [US LINK] [CA LINK]

Vintage-Inspired Scissors [US LINK] [CA LINK]

Yarn Winder [LINK]

Birch Yarn Swift [LINK] / Black Version [LINK]

Wood Yarn Bowl [LINK]

Wool Wash (Small Bottle) [LINK]

Blocking Mats [LINK]

 

KNIT + CROCHET KITS

Use code “SPNG8T387″ FOR 35% off all Lion Brand kits – here are some of my favourites

Campsite Waffle Cardigan Knit Kit by Two of Wands [LINK]

Rosebud Raglan Crochet Kit by Knits ‘N Knots [LINK]

Chainette Turtleneck Crochet Kit by Knits ‘N Knots [LINK]

Easy Eyelet Yoke Knit Kit by Knitatude [LINK]

Mesa Hat and Scarf Crochet Kit by TL Yarn Crafts [LINK]

Celestial Sweater Crochet Kit by Make And Do Crew [LINK]

The Mezzo Cardigan Crochet Kit by Make And Do Crew [LINK]

Harvest Throw Knit Kit by Two of Wands [LINK]

Annie Bucket Hat Crochet Kit by Two of Wands [LINK] – great quick gift idea!

Slate Blanket Crochet Kit by Meghan Makes Do [LINK] + Knit Version [LINK]

 

OTHER

Weaving Loom Kit by Ashley Owens of Black Sheep Goods – [LINK] – really cool loom kits designed by Ashley herself (small business)

Hello Fresh Subscription – [LINK] – save $90 across your first 3 boxes with this link (I used this code myself!)

Sweater Mug by Hedgemug Pottery (handmade) [LINK]- cute lil mug wearing a sweater

Postcard Chocolate Bar by Alicja Confections [LINK] – I went to school with Alicja and order a dozen bars every Christmas (my fav is the Nicholas bar + Cereal and Milk.. you have to check out her flavours!)

Symbols Mug by Debrosse [LINK] – I have this one

CHS & WIPS shirt from Kay Krochets [LINK]

MAYKR Tote Bag [LINK] – chic leather bags designed for crocheters

We Are Knitters Yarn + Kits [LINK] – use my code “WAKAMBASSADOR15” for 15% off everything in your cart

Future Knitter Onesie by Debrosse [LINK]

Knitcrate Monthly Yarn Subscription [LINK] – use KNITSNKNOTS20 for 20% off!

WeCrochet Magazine [LINK]

Debrosse Pattern Co-op Pattern Subscription [LINK] – use code FREEMONTH for your first month free

Knitbrooks Hand-Carved Crochet Hook [LINK] – I’m waiting on one in the mail right now + can’t wait to get it!

Hello Lavender Handmade Stitch Markers [LINK]

Yarn Puzzle [US LINK] [CA LINK]

Donut Puzzle – 1000 pc [US LINK] [CA LINK] – this is my favourite puzzle LOL

Knitwear from Knits by Nat [LINK] – super cute knitwear for the whole fam (Canadian small biz)

 

 

YARN

Some small businesses to support

Gift Card to Sewrella Yarn – [LINK]

Originally Lovely Yarn (just launched!) by Kaitlin Barthold of Originally Lovely – [LINK] – naturally dyed, sustainable fibers

Hickory Lane Fiber Co [LINK]

Cesium Yarn hand dyed yarn [LINK]

Yarn Matter [LINK] – naturally dyed, non-superwash

 

Some of my favourite big brand yarns from this year

Lion Brand Chainetteworsted [LINK]

Lion Brand Wool-Ease worsted [LINK]

Lion Brand Merino CamelDK [LINK]

Use code “LEARNTO20” for 20% off any product from WeCrochet!

WeCrochet Glossfingering [LINK]

WeCrochet Wonderfluffbulky [LINK] – one of my all-time favourite yarns

WeCrochet Strollfingering [LINK]

Hobbii Rainbow Bamboofingering [LINK]

Hobbii Divina – bulky [LINK]

Hobbii Unicorn – fingering [LINK]

Hobbii Umamisuper bulky [LINK]

We Are Knitters Yarn + Kits [LINK] – use my code “WAKAMBASSADOR15” for 15% off everything in your cart

Value Packs

  • Complete WeCrochet/Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted Value Pack – 100 skeins [LINK] – over 11,000 yds!
  • Complete WeCrochet/Knit Picks Hawthorne Multi Value Pack – 30 hanks [LINK]
  • Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino Tonals 5-pack [LINK]
  • Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Chunky 10-pack [LINK]
  • Paintbox Yarns Baby DK value 10-pack [LINK]
  • Knitcrate Monthly Yarn Subscription [LINK] – use KNITSNKNOTS20 for 20% off!

 

OTHER SMALL BUSINESSES TO SUPPORT- PATTERNS, NOTIONS, POM POMS + MORE.

Rainbow Designs Faux Fur Pom Poms [LINK]

JBK Crochet crochet patterns [LINK]

The Textured Fawn crochet stockings [LINK]

Little Red Knits crochet + knit patterns [ETSY] [RAVELRY]- use code SMALLBIZLOVE10 for 10% off

Eat. Wander. Crochet crochet patterns [LINK]

Handmade by Natalie knitwear + patterns [LINK]

A Little World of Whimsy amigurumi patterns [LINK]  – 10% off with code TENOFF

Enchanted Fibres Resin stitch markers, jewelry + knitting graphic tees [LINK]

Koselig Vol. 1: Kimberley by Koselig [US LINK] [CA LINK] – knitting pattern book inspired by Kimberley BC

Crochet with Mary Beth crochet patterns [LINK] – use code FIRST10 for 10% off

Minimalism With Yarn crochet patterns [ETSY] [RAVELRY] – use code MWYFAVE10 for 10% off

Knits ‘N Knots knit + crochet patterns [ETSY] [RAVELRY] [KNITSNOTS.COM] – use code PATTERN10 for 10% off everything


I hope you find some great gifts + maybe even snag some goodies for yourself!

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Happy holidays!

x

Janine

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Janine Myska

Janine is a knit + crochet indie designer and blogger from Winnipeg, Canada.