With Christmas approaching, I thought I would do a series of “Gift Guide” blog posts to show you items that I have been loving! I have blogged about most of these items before, but I thought it would be nice to consolidate them together in case you are looking for something special for a friend or loved one. Let’s look at some items that would be perfect for the Crochet Lovers on your list!
Hands down, my favourite crochet hooks of all time are my “Clover Amour” hooks! They are just so comfortable to use with their elastomer rubber handles and smooth aluminum tips. I love how my set of 10 smaller hooks come in a handy zipper pouch as well, making them very easy to transport! You can read my full review about these smaller Clover Amour hooks HERE! They are definitely worth the investment, and I’ve heard nothing but good things from people who have taken the plunge to purchase these- look for them on sale on Amazon HERE!
Clover also recently released their jumbo hooks with sizes 6-15 mm available! I have been using these a lot this winter with my chunkier headbands, cowls and beanies. You can look into getting the whole set or perhaps choosing your favourite size (e.g. 10 mm) that you use the most! My full review of these larger hooks can be found HERE and you can purchase them on Amazon HERE!
If you’re looking for a really unique gift that not everyone will have, feast your eyes on these gorgeous handmade wooden hooks from BQueen Collection! Fellow crocheter Makenzie and her husband Brian make these together using exotic woods such as Burmese Rosewood and Redheart. No two hooks are exactly alike, and they all have intricate and ornate tips on the end. You can read my full review about them HERE. You can look into getting one special hook HERE or a set where you can choose your specific sizes HERE!
My “Clover Pom Pom Maker” is another fun and handy tool that I put to great use! You can make pom poms of various sizes depending on which set you get (each set comes with two sizes). The larger set can be found HERE while the smaller set can be found HERE. This tool greatly facilitates the pom pom making process, and I always look forward to using them! You can read my full review and see my tutorial on how to use the pom pom maker in my blog post HERE!
Faux fur pom poms seem all the rage these days as I’ve seen them atop countless hats in stores! It’s a nice alternative to yarn pom poms if you want a more luxurious look. I found these Bernat pom poms (see my blog post HERE) and easily tied one onto my Cabled Slouchy Beanie. They would make great stocking stuffers! You can find them on Amazon in a variety of colours HERE!
These Clover lock ring stitch markers are great for helping you keep track of rounds, such as when you’re crocheting amigurumi! These have saved me many times as it’s easy to get distracted and lose your count! I’ve had these for two years now and not a single stitch marker has broken on me. I love using them, and you can purchase them on Amazon HERE!
I think choosing yarn is a very personal choice, so getting a gift card at a craft store is a good idea. However, you can always choose a couple of yarns that are YOUR favourites to gift to someone in case they’ve never worked with it before! Some of my favourites include Lion Brand Yarn’s Heartland in “Katmai” and cotton Bonbons! You’ll see me using them in a few projects that will be revealed on my blog soon!
If you want to personally make something for a crochet-loving friend or family member, you could try crafting an adorable “Yarn Ball & Crochet Hook”! You can find my tutorial HERE- they would also make adorable earrings or a necklace pendant.
It can be hard finding cute crochet-related products out there, so I developed “The Lambert Collection” with Laura Uy of Art + Soul Creative Co! We came up with two designs featuring my amigurumi Chinese New Year sheep “Lambert” with the phrase “Keep Calm and Carry Yarn”. They are perfect gifts for crochet and yarn lovers! The tote bags are very practical and come in three different sizes- they can even serve as the packaging for another gift too (what a great gift this would be with some yarn stuffed inside)! All profits made from this collection go towards sponsoring a classroom of children in Guatemala, which you can read more about HERE!
Here are some mugs from The Lambert Collection! I love using them to drink my morning tea, and if you have a crafter in your life who also loves tea or coffee, this could be the perfect gift :) They just released a travel mug too, and I had to order one for myself- see the picture below! I love how I’ll be able to bring my tea to go with my little Lamberts! You can shop the whole collection on Society6 HERE and read how it came to be in my blog post HERE. The bonus is that EVERYTHING is currently 20% off with FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING since it’s Cyber Monday!
I’m sure that many of you will be crocheting your own gifts for your friends as handmade gifts are so special! In case you want to purchase a crocheted or knitted piece from another handmade artisan, I’ve highlighted some wonderful businesses below!
Krochet Kids empowers women in poverty stricken regions of the world by teaching them how to crochet, helping them rise above poverty and transform their communities. You can read more about this awesome company HERE and see all their designs for men, women and children HERE!
Top Knot Style was recently launched by my friend Amanda of “Natural Mommie”! She makes gorgeous oversized luxury pieces such as blankets, cowls and headbands in my hometown of Edmonton, Alberta.
Lil Fox Shoppe by Janelle from Calgary, Alberta has very contemporary designs for her beanies, cowls, mittens and blankets, particularly for little ones!
Make More Happy by Anita from Vancouver, British Columbia also has very stylish knitted and crocheted designs for both men and women!
I think teaching someone how to crochet is another great gift! If you have a friend or family member who has mentioned that they would like to learn, you could put together a beginner’s kit with a simple pattern (such as my “Knotted Headband”) and the yarn and crochet hook needed for that project in a cute bag (or a ziplock bag so that they can keep their ongoing project sealed in it). Sometimes it’s hard for beginners to know where to even start or what materials they’ll need. Including a special “coupon/card” that says, “This entitles you to a free crochet lesson with ____” would be a special touch too! Offering your personal help and having all the materials needed for one particular project would be a great way to start someone on their crocheting journey!
Since this is the season of giving, you can also look into donating your crocheted goods to people in need! I know that people have started initiatives to help gather tuques, mittens and scarves for Syrian refugees who will be arriving in Canada (e.g. “Warm Woolies for Syrian Refugees”). The temperatures can dip pretty low in some parts of the country during this season, so I’m sure these warm pieces will be very welcome and appreciated! You can do a little research and see if any such initiatives are in your area too! Pictured above is the very simple “Easy Ribbed Pom Pom Beanie” that I blogged about HERE!
I hope you enjoyed reading this Gift Guide post that I put together and that it gave you some ideas for the crochet lovers in your life! If you have any items or ideas that you recommend, please leave a comment below to share it with us all! Hehe and feel free to send along this blog post to your friends and family so that they know what’s on YOUR wish list ;) I’ll be blogging a couple more gift guides over the next couple of days, so keep checking back!
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