1KnitPro Zing Deluxe interchangeable needle set, 13cm tips
Interchangeable needles let a knitter build the circular needle they need from a set of tips and cables. This Zing set has eight pairs of aluminium tips from 3.5 to 8mm and four swivelling steel cables that make 60, 80 and 100cm circulars. End caps, cable keys and connectors come with it in a zipped case. It's a big step up for someone who still buys fixed circulars one size at a time.
Pros
- Eight tip sizes from 3.5 to 8mm.
- Cables make 60, 80 and 100cm circulars.
- Comes in a zipped case with end caps and cable keys.
Cons
- The shortest cable makes a 60cm circular.
- Tops out at 8mm, so no chunky sizes.
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2KnitPro yarn dispenser, natural beech
This beech stand holds a ball of yarn on a shaft that turns on ball bearings, so the yarn feeds out as they knit and the ball stays put. Rubber pads underneath stop it sliding about, and the steady feed helps keep their tension even. It suits anyone who's tired of chasing a ball across the room.
Pros
- The turning shaft keeps tension even.
- Rubber pads stop it sliding.
Cons
- Needs a spot on the table next to their chair.
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3Clover Mini Kacha-Kacha knitting counter
Patterns are full of instructions like "repeat for 12 rows". Clover's Mini Kacha-Kacha counts rows or stitches with a press of the button, so they can put the knitting down mid-section and still know where they are. It's a small stocking filler for anyone who follows patterns.
Pros
- Counts rows or stitches with one press.
Cons
- Tracks one count at a time.
- Mini size, so it's easy to lose in a bag.
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4Clover quick locking stitch markers, medium
Stitch markers flag a spot in the knitting, such as the start of a round or where a decrease goes. Clover's medium locking markers clip shut onto a stitch so they can't slip off, and they work unlocked too. The wavy shape stops them stretching the stitch they're holding.
Pros
- Locks shut or works open.
- Wavy shape won't stretch the stitch.
Cons
- A small extra, best paired with something bigger.
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5Soak no-rinse wool wash, Scentless, 375ml
Hand-knits need gentle washing, and Soak skips the rinsing. They soak the piece, squeeze it out and lay it flat to dry. The 375ml bottle does more than 75 washes, and this Scentless version has no fragrance at all. It works well tucked in with a bigger knitting gift.
Pros
- No rinsing needed.
- More than 75 washes per bottle.
- Plant-derived, biodegradable formula.
Cons
- No fragrance, which not everyone wants.
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6Clover Pom-Pom Maker, extra large
A bobble hat isn't finished without a pom-pom. Clover's Pom-Pom Maker has two arches that open out, so they wrap yarn round them, cut it and tie it off. This is the extra large size, for big bobbles on hats. It's a handy way to use up the odds and ends left over from other projects.
Pros
- Uses up leftover yarn.
- Wrap, cut and tie with no cardboard template.
Cons
- Makes one size only.
- They'll need a sharp pair of scissors.
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What to buy someone who loves knitting
Knitters build up their kit slowly, and most already own the basics. The best gifts for knitters add a tool they'd use on every project, or upgrade something they've been making do with. Check whether they knit in the round or on straight needles, and which needle sizes they use most. Yarn is personal, so knitting presents that sit alongside it are a safer bet than picking wool for them.
How we picked these gifts for knitters
We picked each product for what knitters enjoy and because it makes sense as a present. The order is our own choice. The pros and cons come from published product details, not customer reviews.
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