The 15 best gifts for knitters - Ideas for every budget

[@lawlessyntax]

Nice interrogation tactic at the end of the video! :) My knitting friend once started talking about difficulties of shopping for shoes of her big size, asked what my shoe size is and if I have the same problem. An ordinary conversation it seems but as a result she gave me a pair of hand-knitted socks! I wasn't a knitter at the time and such a thoughtful gift was like magic to me. So I think that subtly asking in a friendly conversation is the best! Thanks for the video.

[@NimbleNeedles]

That's a nifty tip as well. And my, what a surprise that must have been! love stories like these. Thank you for sharing.

[@marianneknapp4846]

When are you coming out with a book it will be the BEST your the BEST knitter I've seen so far 💜😀

[@mollymollie6048]

Thanks so much, Norman! I’m a Secret Santa coming in a few months, and this is a lifesaver because I know my person is a knitter. Particularly the personalized gift tags (because we are to give several smaller gifts over a few days.) One suggestion I’d give (cause I’d love it as an avid reader as well) is a gift card for audio books. Some knitting is just not TV friendly! Or you’re somewhere where you can’t “watch” something but you can listen to it. I love to read (not all knitters do, of course,) so audio books are great for when I’m working on a complex project but like hearing a book read to me as well. (Quite frankly, its a fantastic way to spend a lazy, grey Sunday afternoon with the fireplace going!)

[@gdboone]

🤣😂🤣 rumor has it we often have more than one project…. Spot on recommendations. ❤️ 🧶

[@NimbleNeedles]

I mean..i was _obviously_ talking about a....er.....friend, yes a friend here, right?! :P

[@pearlsandmanna]

I am looking to buy myself a gift. 😅 Sometimes giving the gift of shopping is very appreciated! This is my husband’s go-to and I am always very thankful.

[@susanboyd6592]

I'd be happy with any of these. You can never have too many of most of them.

[@kittyfish2242]

Hi Norman, I’ve been a knitter for nearly 60 years and I found all of your suggestions to be spot on. I especially appreciated the last one - I love nothing better than the opportunity to talk about knitting and what it means to me. Another gift suggestion for any knitter is a pair of really sharp tiny scissors. I like to have a pair in every bag. One more suggestion for us older knitters - a lightweight magnifying glass. I have one that can hang around my neck. It’s so helpful for tiny stitches or dark yarn. Thank you for making such lovely videos.

[@NimbleNeedles]

Oh right. A magnifying glass is an excellent idea. Thank you for adding that!!

[@masuganut2082]

The tiny magnifying glass would be PERFECT for my mom! She has a big clunky one but it’s never handy when she needs it! Thank you

[@ecamville2928]

Oh, yes! Scissors are a brilliant idea!

[@tonyacorder7892]

Thank you so much. I’ve tried to teach myself to knit for years. You finally made it so easy for me to understand I got it. Thank you❤

[@MyTinyBalcony]

Clumsy Partner... ROFL That sounds like the voice of experience. :D

[@NimbleNeedles]

i was OBVIOUSLY talking about a.....friend! :P

[@damirleko147]

The needle case is a great idea! Mine are in a box flying around - as you stated

[@NimbleNeedles]

indeed! makes it so much easier!

[@karav8133]

You will love having a needle case....

[@eastlynburkholder3559]

Where is it? Where is it? Now I need to stand up and look under my butt(ocks). Or where my bottom was in the chair.

[@charlomakes]

Watching this to gift it to myself😂😂😂

[@NimbleNeedles]

self-care is so important, right? *smirk*

[@theastewart6721]

Wonderful ideas Norman! I wish my family would watch this, lol! You hit on all the best gifts! I’m the only knitter in my family and at this stage of my life, I buy what I need. Recently, my daughter in law has caught on to crafty gifts for me. One Christmas she bought me a gift card to a big box store and this past Mother’s Day she went to an alpaca farm and bought me a hank of yarn with a pattern to go with it! I was thrilled!😊

[@jennifermerritt2764]

You can create a list on Amazon w links to what you want for a gift and call it gift ideas. Share it with your friends and family via link. Then it is still their idea which one they pick and it will be one you will love to receive.

[@theastewart6721]

Thanks for the suggestion. My grandkids have gift lists on Amazon. I really should do that!😊

[@dianeclark4180]

I hope my husband saw this too! Thank you, Norman 💕

[@NimbleNeedles]

Hihi...well, and accidental forward never hurt 🤣🤣

[@B3Kusa]

Hello dear Norman I like to add two more gift suggestions 1. A yarn cake spooler 2. Knitting loom Well, truthfully, wish I would get it Thanks for your time, ideas and inspiration

[@carolr4871]

I think buying knitting needles is a great idea. Even the wrong brand needle can come in very handy for knitters who have multiple WIPs going. I'd been wondering about the wearable crafter's light, so I'm glad you're recommending it. I tend to stay away from black and other dark yarns, because the stitches are hard for me to see, and I end up splitting the yarn a lot. A few other gift ideas: knitter's balm for dry cracked fingers, ball winder, sock blockers, pattern holder.

[@NimbleNeedles]

Thx for these great additions Carol

[@deliabottoms285]

A big YES on the ball winder! I love mine!

[@christenagervais7303]

A ball winder and a swift are 2 must haves!!!

[@1234j]

Loved it! Especially the 'cats, dogs or clumsy partners' comment. I really enjoy and appreciate your videos. Thank you from Jane in England.

[@NimbleNeedles]

Hey Jane, so happy to hear that & thx for your feedback - always appreciated! Norman

[@NowTheDreamsWontDo]

I loved that too. And then I thought... I might be ace but I still need to keep it safe from myself.

[@yvettescheiman4991]

My dog was only with us for two weeks when she found her way to my best yarn. Not the acrylics, mind you, the expensive hand dyed wool. She's with us for 6 years now and I'm almost positive she still has a clear memory of the screaming....😏

[@darnicenixon6041]

🤣 I agree @j D.

[@2cr8gdtimes]

Yup. Almost understated type of humor. I haven't knitted for a long while. Now I want to be addicted to it. Mostly bcoz of Norman. My wool is kept tidily packed, in a different city. So I asked my host whether they wanted to unravel any sweater. Oh, well. I do want to resume knitting. Thanks, Norman.

[@juliemorley22]

Yes I love your videos too and I am also from England, and your use of English is masterful.

[@NimbleNeedles]

Aww...thank you, Julie. Originally I wasn'T sure if I should really start a channel in a different language. Then again, I decided it's a great opportunity to add a bit of diversity to the knitting community!

[@giraffeyjackie]

I had my Chiaogoo set from my kids as last years xmas pressie and was delighted with them...I now knit all sorts for them with the needles 💜💙💖

[@nmrowdy4605]

Another great video Norman! Interchangeable knitting needles are my favorite. On heavier projects the weight is on your lap not your hands. They also serve as double-pointed needles. I can knit socks on them as well.

[@NimbleNeedles]

yeah...that's a good point...single-pointed needles get really awkward with bigger sizes

[@cverge]

Excellent video. I’m enjoying your channel, you have great content, so helpful. Plus I love listening to you talk-you have a lovely way of speaking. You always sound so reassuring and kind. It makes me feel like I can knit anything!

[@NimbleNeedles]

Hey Carolyn, so happy to hear that! And indeed you can knit anything

[@kellicoffman8440]

Great gift 🎁 ideas. I like how you explain what gifts would be appreciated and not to just buy yarn 🧶.

[@NimbleNeedles]

let's say...i hope some of my friends and relatives end up viewing it. So i was really motivated to break it down *Grin*

[@kellicoffman8440]

@@NimbleNeedles good plan

[@robynwilliamson7066]

Thanks for mentioning knitting light. I’m going to one. Robyn

[@marianneknapp4846]

Love the Cocoknits bright colors ❤

[@catherinekhalili6386]

Great ideas. Now, to find someone to give hints to! 😜

[@a.s.8144]

Love ALL the ideas! As a knitter myself, I added some of it to my wishlist and am gonna get some things for my mom ❤️

[@adrianagalvancabrera4744]

Now I need that craft light 😍

[@NimbleNeedles]

haha! yes you do. and you will never look back :P

[@Blaize24]

Craft lights were a game changer for me.

[@Elaine_P_Smith]

@@Blaize24 My game changer was a set of the knit lite needles, which I received as a gift.

[@Blaize24]

@@Elaine_P_Smith That sounds very interesting. I've never heard of them.

[@andymartin7287]

Norman, you're an absolute joy to listen to--- positive, positive, positive! My favorite comment of yours is that you're into education rather than repetition. I'm a knitter of many years and love to hear your comments that cause me to think at new levels. Thanks you !!!

[@NimbleNeedles]

yeah..that'S a very important message I want to share. Learning takes both ..but often knitters just follow along without thinking what they are actually knitting and doing in that pattern.

[@marymorris6897]

Norman, you are very nice to listen to. Even if I wasn't interested in the subject, I would have enjoyed this video. Thanks!

[@NimbleNeedles]

Wow, thanks

[@lieslnew8247]

Great suggestions Norman. Thank you. I will be sending it to my sisters. 😊

[@susanphillips7211]

Another great vid. As a knitter I would appreciate any of these gift ideas. Did you know your voice is hypnotic and lulls me to a peaceful mood!!

[@NimbleNeedles]

sshhh...don't say that..otherwise I may do a video about "sendzzz meeeez all yourzzz yarnnnnnnnnnn!" ;-)

[@andrewswan6125]

Excellent ideas. Thank you for sharing your ideas.

[@tanjahelmsfamily]

I’ve had friends and family get me gifts for my various hobbies (photography, quilting, sewing, and knitting and crocheting) over the years. It does take the “surprise element” out of the picture, but I prefer to receive something I really want or need with my hobbies. With that said, being rather particular, I just make it easy for my friends and family and have a “running wish list” on Amazon. I do prefer to support my local stores. And, when people are traveling around this great world of ours, they often bring me fabric or yarn from other countries. I’m gracious with receiving their thoughtful gift (especially since they took up valuable real estate in their luggage to haul it back!).

[@AngelReneeToday]

I genuinely love your voice and explanations. I have your Playlist going on my headphones when I am going to fall asleep. I know this is a whole year old or more but I like these kinds of videos.

[@NimbleNeedles]

Aww..happy to hear this 🥰

[@nikk6435]

you saved me thanks!! I know nothing about knitting and my friend picked it up recently as a new hobby. I now feel confident I can find something :D I think a book and tags will be my choice. and oh my this blue fits you so well!!

[@NimbleNeedles]

🙈😅

[@ericabarkus1305]

A yarn winder is another great gift.

[@NimbleNeedles]

it certainly is and if you click through to the article on my blog it is listed there. But it's one of these things where you really only need one so I was a bit hesitant to include it.

[@tammyk.stresslessjoy1524]

I’m a new knitter so your ideas are good for me to drop hints that I’d like as a 🎁. Thanks so much for for your thoughtful videos. You said after a hard days work. does splitting firewood for 3 hours count for a 61 year old woman 🧓🏻. lol , through you I’m learning a lot. You’re my go-to helper.thanks so much.😊

[@NimbleNeedles]

I would definitely say that counts as hard work! I doubt I could manage that...my arms are like twigs, ha!

[@sarahrossignol4554]

You are so awesome Norman. Thank you for your insight. You have mentioned a couple of things that I will order for myself. 😊

[@NimbleNeedles]

Self-care is important, right? 😎

[@marit4660]

Oh yeah - I'm also ordering some of those lightbulb-shaped stitch markers you were recommending in another video. The pointy ones I stick on the ends of my needles don't always stay on - ack! Thanks for that recommendation, too!

[@NimbleNeedles]

you are very welcome!

[@meachelsmeets8047]

I have been knitting for sixty years and I have learnt more from 1 view than all my years of knitting. You make it sound so easy that I trying them all. You make it so easy to understand that you can try it strait away. I'm going to spend the day learning more from you. Again thank you for making it so easy to understand.

[@NimbleNeedles]

You are so welcome! and feel free to ask any questions you might have :)

[@ZackRekeSkjell]

Great tips! For wool detergent I would actually recommend getting one that doesn’t need to be rinsed out. I find them so easy to use and an absolute game changer!

[@NimbleNeedles]

Great tip there. Though, in these days and ages, I know that not everyone will be comfortable with that. Still, a great addition and thank you for sharing!

[@ZackRekeSkjell]

@@NimbleNeedles That’s so true! Everything has it’s time and place and wool detergent is always a good thing to have around.

[@susanboyd6592]

I use shampoo and a tiny bit of conditioner. It's hair after all.

[@marysmith9109]

Bought the neck light you suggested on another KZbin used with wonderful results first time in hospital waiting room this morning. Thank you for saving me much frustration in poor lighting. God bless you.

[@NimbleNeedles]

it's a real game changer, right? Have fun knitting in all the dark places... (hm..that sounds rather omnious, lol! :P)

[@karengervais6473]

Thank you Norman. I’m a knitter and now I’m off to Etsy to look for nice brooch to pin on my project bag 🧶💕

[@NimbleNeedles]

haha..but don't over-shop, right? ^^

[@jackiepowell3591]

I just found your channel and love your great thorough explanations. Another gift that is probably more for advanced knitters would be row counters. My favorite that works for me is a row counting chain from Twice Sheared Sheep. I can never forget to advance my count using this type of counter.

[@NimbleNeedles]

Great idea! thx for adding to my list :)

[@Enig_Mata]

😂😂😂 Tanning studio, so true. I should get one of those - the one I have sucks.

[@marianneknapp4846]

Love you Norman your knits are so Perfect 💕

[@toshisondhi1869]

Very useful tips.i myself am a great kntter

[@NimbleNeedles]

Thank you, Toshi. Happy to hear you are already far advanced in your knitting journey and still found me videos useful :)

[@phoener]

I was wrestling with a clamp-on craft lamp, toying with the idea of getting a floor lamp, when I saw this video. I bought the neck lamp for myself, and it's even better than I imagined. Thank you for recommending it, Norman!

[@NimbleNeedles]

it really is...i had the same sort of journey and though..get a proper floor lamp...and not something for 10 usd. ...ah how wrong i have been :P

[@phoener]

@@NimbleNeedles You got quite a buy! The list price is $30, but I paid $20. Don’t tell the manufacturer, but I would have paid more and still have been pleased with the product.

[@jamf-r8719]

These are all wonderful gift suggestions, Norman! Must share this video with my family.... Another idea for a useful gift is a yarn swift or winder to quickly wind skeins into balls. Thank you for your great videos and tutorials!

[@NimbleNeedles]

Ha! Great idea!...hope it helps :D :D I didn't mention a yarn swift or a yarn winder because it's a very specific gift, you really only need once. So it's easy to mess up. If you click through the link, then you will see that it's part of my blog post, tho. Still, thx for adding a suggestion I didn'T mention in the video. It's really appreciated!

[@jamf-r8719]

@@NimbleNeedles Thank you, Norman. I've subscribed!

[@אדלקונפורטי-ש7כ]

Great ideas !!! I love your site !!! You are an excellent teacher !!! Thank you!!!

[@NimbleNeedles]

very happy to hear that! :)

[@knitcrochetchick]

As I knitter and crochet, I've gotten yarn gifts from people who don't know the first thing about knitting. I ended up getting yarn from people that I hated the color and its the kind of yarn I'll never use in a million years . The yarn ended up being thrown out. I've gotten knitting needles that were total garbage and those where thrown out, too. A gift card to their favorite craft store or their favorite online store is always a good choice, especially when you don't know 100% sure of what they want. Just make sure that the gift card has more than a measley $5 to it. Yarn can cost of $20 or more. Talk with the knitter/crochet and see what they want or what they use. If you are planning to buy yarn, talk to the knitter/crochet and see what their favorite type of project they like making, like socks, sweaters or blanket. Then buy enough yarn for a whole project. Socks take about 3 to 4 balls of yarn. Sweaters take at least 1,000 yards or more. Blanket is about 2,000 yards or more.

[@NimbleNeedles]

Hey Ginny, thank you for sharing your feedback with us here. It is much appreciated. And I can only say it again as well. But at least two skeins :P

[@feeberizer]

Just drown me in yarn and I'll be happy! 🥳

[@rekaviczian5166]

Another tip before you buy anything at all: make sure your friend is actually a knitter, not a crocheter! My friend's partner gave them a knitting tool set as a gift but my friend only crochets, so a lot of that stuff went unused (then later gifted to me hehehe)

[@NimbleNeedles]

Great tip! haha...well...it's kinda obvious for us but for many non-knitters they are the same!

[@dorotheekschmid]

I just discovered your channel and just love it! I have now to watch all your vids.... Some of them twice I guess... I know a lot of knitting channels and yours is so different. So refreshing. I knit since I’m 8 (I think) and I already learned a lot from the few of your vids I‘ve watched. Thanks for doing what you do! Liebe Grüsse aus der Schweiz.

[@NimbleNeedles]

Grüezi Dorothee. Freut mich das dir meine Videos gefallen :)

[@fayecarter5923]

Excellent curation of gift ideas for knitters!!!

[@Lucinda_Lai]

Another great video, Norman. Um, I need to show this to my husband. My family thinks I have enough yet I like to try out different things so I buy my own gifts. I have never tried Knitter's Pride needles but maybe someday I will. 🙂

[@NimbleNeedles]

well, christmas is near :)

[@darnicenixon6041]

Where have you been all my life.☺️ I just found your channel and love watching your videos. I have been knitting for over 40 years. And your video on selvage was awesome.

[@NimbleNeedles]

You are so welcome Darnice!

[@blacksunshine5758]

This was an excellent video with awesome ideas! Thank you! I wish my family would get me stuff geared towards knitting/ crocheting instead of restaurant gift cards. I’ve made some suggestions but…

[@NimbleNeedles]

doh...restaurant gift cards...well..they are useful, there is that. Maybe you can forward them this video in an....uh..accidental way. lol.

[@gfitz6001]

I agree completely with your excellent tip to buy more than one skein of the same yarn as a gift. And, the same tip applies to buying roving for a spinner.

[@NimbleNeedles]

I often wonder how many single skeins are gathering dusk in stashes all around the world :P Then again, I don't want to know as it would probably give me nightmares ^^

[@jenniferatkinsreptileart]

My mom gave me a wooden yarn bowl, and I love it!

[@yvonnesaucier2111]

I am left-handed. I like your videos as they are the most thorough. I wish you had some videos for beginner lefties. Still love your channel.

[@NimbleNeedles]

Hey yvonne, while i am using both hands equal, my left hand is actually my dominant hand when knitting. That being said, i might look into recording something. On a side note: I would look into youtube flipper software. That might be very helpful for you if you want to watch videos mirror-inverted :)

[@susanboyd6592]

I'm a lefty. However I was taught normally. I couldn't knit left handed if my life depended on it now.

[@HermyGr]

A very nice compilation of choices. You even included an off-the-wall one (the cable light). Your comment about it at 8:30 (about the tanning studio) made me laugh out loud. Such a funny contrast - a cable light vs. a tanning studio. Lol.

[@NimbleNeedles]

Heh. One of the jokes only knitters who love dark yarn and to knit at knit can relate. Glad it made u laugh 🥰

[@GolfPrincessCL]

What great suggestions! You have the best insights to help others choose the perfect gifts 🧶💖 Stay safe 😷💕

[@NimbleNeedles]

Thank you. I hope it will bring a lot of joy to knitters 😎

[@marit4660]

Hi Norman! I stumbled across your channel some time last year and love your style of teaching! I ordered the craft light after watching this video, and WOW! The difference is like night and day. I had no idea I'd been knitting "in the dark" all this time LOL. I'm still somewhere in between the beginner and intermediate level (knitting a fisherman's rib neck warmer #16 for holiday gifts this year and want to try your mattress stitch recommendation on the one I finally knit for myself) but am going to branch out and try to learn the magic loop next. Thank you for all of the knitting inspiration! And happy holidays! : )

[@NimbleNeedles]

you are very welcome and enjoy the festive season :)

[@CreativityWithStamps]

OMG...you just made me laugh so hard...when you said, normally I don't like gift cards, they are them most uncreative gift ever and when you said, keep your yard project away from a clumsy partner

[@NimbleNeedles]

Ha! Then I accomplished my mission - well, one of them at least. World domination will have to wait for another day :)

[@CreativityWithStamps]

@@NimbleNeedles lol

[@6keiki6]

Had a great laugh at "Turn their living room into a tanning studio"! I only crocheted not too long ago, and someone bought me a knitting book. I loved it because even though they didn't get something right they tried! I picked up knitting to make use of it and fell in love! Sometimes even an attempt can produce great inspiration! (Also, bags bags bags!) Can never have enough! Lol

[@NimbleNeedles]

oh wow...well..then that was maybe the right gift after all!

[@toshisondhi1869]

T craft light is a great idea sooo convenient.will try to get one.thanku very much for sharing

[@NimbleNeedles]

It truly is. I couldn't work without mine anymore

[@Katalah]

Hier kommt dein gewünschter Kommentar, du bringst mich dazu mir freiwillig Ewigkeiten am Stück Englisch anzuhören ❤️

[@NimbleNeedles]

ha! nah dann antworte ich besser auf deutsch. Freut mich

[@evsharma]

That's a very comprehensive list!

[@debdouglas7345]

Great video. Thank you 😊❤

[@sigrid45mb]

I have just seen a few of your videos, and now I have to say I love your channel. 👍🥰 You are explaining everything so clear, everyone understands what you mean. 👍🥰🌹Thank you. 🤗

[@nimbleneedlestwo]

Glad to hear that you found my way of explaining so well suited to your needs, Sigird!

[@ymanajohnson5330]

Some good ideas. Thank you.

[@Jess38]

I also love knitters pride. I bought a set of chiagoo... knitters pride is so much better!

[@NimbleNeedles]

i personally would agree. But I'm happy there are alternatives so everyone can find the needles they like best.

[@alicemac89]

I started laughing out loud when you were talking about how to ask knitters about their preferences. I will ABSOLUTELY talk about knitting techniques, needles, and fibers until I lose my voice if asked by an interested party. Very smooth.

[@NimbleNeedles]

same here, lol! :P don't ever get me started...you'll regret it, haha!

[@beckyjohnson9917]

Just found this video 😃 Always great information 👍

[@NimbleNeedles]

Awesome, thank you!

[@NimbleNeedles]

Make sure to comment in case you are looking for a very specific gift or have some other questions :) And here's the blog post with even more tips: nimble-needles.com/wool-and-tools/the-best-gifts-for-knitters/

[@celestedouville2529]

What a fantastic curated list.

[@NimbleNeedles]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@sheknits1]

Spot on! I love all those gifts!

[@NimbleNeedles]

Happy to hear that Shawna, i put quite a lot of thought into this list in the hope it will result in many knitters receiving better gifts

[@joanneyoung1081]

Good suggestions. Thank you.

[@OLIVIA-mb9pb]

Thank you, Great ideas. 💚🕊✨

[@NimbleNeedles]

Glad you like them!

[@karav8133]

Thanks Norman. I love your channel. 🧶

[@NimbleNeedles]

Kara, that's the kind of feedback that paints a smile on my face. Thank you! :)

[@christinaodom8170]

Thank you for your insight.

[@NimbleNeedles]

Glad it was helpful, Christina!

[@c.l.8967]

Thank you again for a lovely video, and great ideas!

[@NimbleNeedles]

Glad you like them!

[@marianneknapp4846]

Susan Crawford Books ❤

[@pamwarren7422]

Thank you!!

[@NimbleNeedles]

you're very welcome pam :)

[@bmwvintageprincess]

It's done I mean the thumb 👍

[@miriambernier9504]

I love your videos!!!☺️✨

[@MarceBr.]

Guten Tag Liebe Norman 🥰 , im starting with this amazing knitting world and I can't stop seeing your videos! I have learn a lot if not all as far! Thank you so much for such an amazing quality content made with so much care and love. I want to ask you... (I don't know if you talk about this in other videos) is it better to use metal needles? Or wooden ones? When is better to use each? Is there any secret behind each material?? What's the story behind the ones with cable in between, does them provide more control? . I want to understand every aspect to know what should I buy as a beginner set before I leave Germany!. A huge hug and thank you again

[@NimbleNeedles]

Maybe this artcile will help you a bit? nimble-needles.com/wool-and-tools/best-knitting-needles-for-beginners/ (but at the end of the day it boils down to personal preferences)

[@Elaine_P_Smith]

I love your videos. You're inspirational and helpful. I'm learning a lot from you. Where did you get your t-shirt cause I absolutely love it. You don't need a 👍🏽; you need a ❤ button. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@NimbleNeedles]

I got it from Etsy: tidd.ly/3xCswMm

[@russellhoag4548]

Love the hat I assume you knitted the hat lol

[@NimbleNeedles]

heh. yes indeed I knit that a couple of weeks ago. Helps to hide my lockdown haircut :P

[@Enig_Mata]

@@NimbleNeedles I was going to mention it as well. Could you share the pattern and/or the type(weight) of yarn used? My covid hair is no joke.

[@NimbleNeedles]

@@Enig_Mata it's a free pattern available on my blog called Mütze 2 in some fingering cashmere yarn. I thankfully got a haircut last week. Fiiiiinallly

[@Enig_Mata]

​@@NimbleNeedles Thank you! I'll have to check it out - I like the simplicity and elegance of it. So excited for the yarn you mentioned. I just found out about colourmart in the UK that sells cashmere yarn in cones and placed my first order. Of course this is yarn that's supposedly used my high-end clothing designers so it does not come in the standard skein/hank and requires some care before wear. However, I am intrigued by the versatility of it - turned lace-weight into dk and holding different color strands for a unique color. I'll have to make the hat my first project.

[@NimbleNeedles]

@@Enig_Mata that definitely sounds interesting. Do share a picture once it's done 😉

[@maryklenewski7190]

Great suggestions!

[@JuanaBArtist]

Great suggestions Norman!

[@NimbleNeedles]

Thank you Juana 😊❤

[@prongs_son1364]

Great video, thanks for the suggestions 😁

[@NimbleNeedles]

you are very welcome! Hope I was able to help you :)

[@needlepullingthread1573]

Loved the video, my husband says a plane could land here by all the lights I have on

[@NimbleNeedles]

haha..love that! But maybe do get one of these necklights ;-)

[@lili721]

You are awesome!

[@NimbleNeedles]

and so all are all my awesome fans who comment all my videos. thank you!

[@Tuffydipstick]

Just bought one of those lights. Be good for dark yarn and knitting in twilight. Those yarn bowls are not good. I've got a yarn Jeannie.

[@SR949900]

I love your blue beanie! What color and what type of yarn did you use? I would like to make one just like it as a gift. Love your videos!

[@NimbleNeedles]

I don't have a pattern for it. or rather it is a mixture of this pattern: nimble-needles.com/patterns/free-cashmere-hat-knitting-pattern-mutze-2/ But I folded the brim. and the crown from this pattern: nimble-needles.com/tutorials/how-to-knit-a-hat/ yarn is some cashmere yarn from Pascuali. Couldn't tell you the color yet but the yarn is linked in the pattern.

[@deliabottoms285]

These are wonderful gifts not only for friends but for myself too! 😅 I have a question: aside from knitting socks and doing samples for you video demos, what else can you use DPNs for?

[@NimbleNeedles]

you can knit basically everything with dpns. in the centuries before this one, most people knitted sweaters on long dpns because there simply weren't any circulars.

[@deliabottoms285]

Thank you Norman! I noticed in a few videos that you use multi colored wooden DPNs. What do you like about them? And where did you buy them?

[@NimbleNeedles]

@@deliabottoms285 maybe watch this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWSbi6iNgrShipY

[@anitagupta5685]

What is the number one yarn ( price not a factor) for a new born baby’s cap booties and blanket. Thank you.

[@NimbleNeedles]

that's quite impossible to tell because it really boils down to personal preferences. You might want to check out Pascuali, tho. They are a nice and sustainable luxury yarn producer with lots of organic & certified yarns www.pascuali.de/en/yarns/yarnstyle/baby-yarn

[@user-pc1jf7py4i]

T-Shirt👍

[@virginiabrooks3861]

Hi Norman, I enjoyed your blog today. Could you please tell me where to purchase the knitting bowl you showed? Thank you.😊🧶

[@NimbleNeedles]

I'm afraid, this is an old heirloom. So..sadly there is no place to buy it and I have never seen anything like it. Probably because my late great-grandfather turned it himself. If you search for "antique twine holder" you may find something similar tho. Hope this helps.

[@anitagupta5685]

Where would I write to you if I have a specific knitting question. Thx.

[@NimbleNeedles]

Hey Anita, I don't answer specific knitting questions via email or DMs. So either comment here or on my blog. That way, other people with the same question get to see my answers as well :)