Laine Gift Guide for Knitters!
The loveliest knitting notions, the most inspiring yarns, the best pampering products and the most captivating knitting books — you’ll find all this and more in Laine’s holiday gift guide. Here are our team’s best ideas for knitters (and those aspiring to become one)!
Encouragement for Beginner Knitters
Want to inspire a friend to take up knitting? Print out a beginner-friendly pattern and pair it with quality yarn in their favourite colours.
From Laine’s selection of single patterns, we recommend the free Softie Hat. It is worked in Børstet Alpakka by Sandnes Garn, which has a wide and cheerful colour palette.
For the Tuulikki Mittens, there are plenty of beautiful yarn options — try combining, for example, Tukuwool’s classic Fingering yarn with their brand-new silk mohair.
Tools for the Experts
Pretty and practical knitting notions are sure to please any knitter.
Our team’s favourites include PetiteKnit’s stitch holders and Cocoknits’ colourful stitch markers.
Supporting other artisans is also a meaningful gesture — perhaps someone in your circle would love the stunning ceramic buttons by the Spanish brand Todo Bunto?
We also love this Lankapiika knitting thimble designed by goldsmith Sanni Lehtinen.
Among Laine’s knitting books, Knits to Wear: Effortless Patterns by Kutova Kika is perfect for the modern and trendy knitter.
Cultivate: Knitting the Beauty of Nature by Dee Hardwicke and Jonna Helin is an ode to everyday simplicity.
Knitter’s Companions
Maybe a beautiful mug paired with high-quality tea, coffee or mulled wine to accompany those peaceful knitting moments?
We’ve recently fallen for the rustic mugs by the British Frances Savage Ceramics, but don’t forget the treasure troves of second-hand stores, where you often find lovely mugs and teapots galore!
For tea enthusiasts, we recommend Kusmi tea’s selection, and for coffee drinkers, the beautiful Christmas coffee tins by Fortnum & Mason.
Inspiring Yarns
A few skeins of premium yarn, maybe wrapped in hand-printed wrapping paper — what more could a knitter wish for?
One of our favourite new yarns this autumn has been Harrisville Designs’ aran-weight Shear: Wellscroft Dorset, made from natural, undyed 100% Dorset wool. It’s perfect for many projects in our 52 Weeks of Chunky Knits book!
If you’re looking for a dreamy soft and light yarn, our pick is Oh Dang! Solids by The Farmer's Daughter Fibers.
Among our local Finnish brands, we’re smitten with the artisan yarns of the tiny Linkulla Spinneri, whom we also featured in our Laine Nordic Knits magazine.
For Care & Pampering
Knitters’ hands often need extra TLC.
Our top pick is Weleda’s Sea Buckthorn Hand Cream, which features a refreshing sea buckthorn scent.
And don’t forget to take care of your sore muscles after those marathon knitting sessions: a knitter’s wellness routine would be perfectly complemented by Ruskovilla’s wool yoga mat or Jade Yoga’s cork yoga block. A gift card for a relaxing massage is a great option, too.
Staying Organized
Laine’s Knitter’s Year 2025 is a stylish A5-sized yearly planner that helps keep your life organized while leaving plenty of space for notes.
The German brand Wundersie makes the most beautiful needle cases we have seen in a while! And for a gorgeous and ethically made storage solution for your WIPs.
The baskets from the Finnish brand Mifuko or Swedish A World of Craft are as practical as they are beautiful.
Always a Safe Bet
If choosing the perfect gift still feels impossible, you can never go wrong with a gift card. You can purchase a gift card for any amount you wish from Laine’s online store. And, of course, we encourage everyone to support their local yarn shops by gifting their loved ones a gift card there!
More Gift Ideas for Knitters:
Knitting Books
Laine Subscription
Laine Magazines