2025 Holiday Knitting Gift Guide: Part 1 Artisan Yarn, Project Kits & Small Business Favorites
The holiday season is the perfect time to give gifts that truly matter — not only to the knitters in your life but also to the small businesses and artisans behind the yarns, kits, and tools they love.
In this first part of our 2025 Holiday Knitting Gift Guide, we’re highlighting local yarns, single-project kits, and small, thoughtful delights from friends I work with, current and past AffiKNITy Retreat collaborators, and beloved local yarn shops. Each gift supports independent makers while bringing joy to knitters of all levels.
From sustainable yarns and delightful project accessories to gift cards and the ultimate knitter’s adventure—a trip to Australia—these thoughtful picks are bound to spark creativity and spread joy while supporting small makers this holiday season.
Check out these 16 meaningful gift ideas that celebrate knitting, creativity, and community!
Give Some Love to These Local Yarn Companies:
Bare Naked Wools – “Resting Stitch Face” Project Bag
This playful canvas project bag keeps WIPs organized and ready to grab on the go. Crafted with care from eco-conscious fibers in small artisan mills across the U.S., it’s as kind to the planet as it is to your knitting projects. A practical and cheerful gift, perfect for knitters who love to carry their work in style while supporting independent makers.
CeCe’s Wool – Local Yarn Gem
Meet CeCe’s Wool Local yarn Gems — a beautiful Finn/Merino blend sport weight yarn in 100 gram skeins (308 yards) that we absolutely love. It takes dye amazingly well and keeps all of the sheep goodness nature provided. We dyed the yarn in six strong tonal striations that reminded us of rock striations and named them after mineral rocks and gems.
Clean Cashmere – Dream Yarn
Dream Yarn is a luxurious DK-weight blend of low-micron merino wool and American cashmere. Sustainably grown, sourced, and milled entirely in the USA, this soft and lofty yarn is ideal for single projects or special knits. It’s a gift that treats the hands, warms the heart, and supports small-scale American cashmere farmers.
Green Mountain Spinnery – Gift Certificates
Since 1981, this worker-owned Vermont cooperative has spun North American-grown fibers into beautifully colored, high-quality yarns. If you’re looking for a thoughtful, stress-free gift for a knitter, a Green Mountain Spinnery gift certificate lets them choose the yarn they’ll love, while supporting a small, sustainable fiber business.
Harrisville – KNIT T-Shirt
Looking for a fun, wearable gift for the knitter in your life? Harrisville’s exclusive KNIT T-shirt is a perfect pick.
This unisex crew-neck tee features a charming hand-drawn design on both the front and back, making it a stylish everyday staple for any yarn lover.
Kelbourne Woolens – Germantown DK
A crisp, elegant blend of 72% kid mohair and 28% mulberry silk, Germantown DK showcases exceptional stitch definition. 100% grown and manufactured in the USA, it’s perfect for delicate accessories or luxurious garments.
Long Island Yarn & Farm – Sheep Wearing a Knit Sweater Ornament
Committed to the well-being of their fibered friends, Long Island Yarn & Farm brings kindness and whimsy to every product — from their luxe yarns to their irresistible ornaments. This adorable ornament features a tiny hand-knit sweatered sheep, bringing joy to any fiber lover’s holiday décor.
Morehouse Farm – Cairn Slipper KnitKit
Cozy and beginner-friendly, the Cairn Slipper KnitKit comes with everything needed to knit soft, squishy slippers. Made with Hudson Valley Merino wool, it’s perfect for a relaxing one-evening project or for gifting someone their first handmade slippers. Every kit also supports small-scale American Merino farmers and their craft.
Wing & A Prayer Farm – Natural Dyed Karen Stevens Bag Kit
This DIY bag kit features naturally dyed fabrics and includes everything needed to hand-stitch or machine-sew a beautiful, eco-friendly bag. Made by Vermont artisans, it’s perfect for knitters who love tactile, creative projects. Each kit supports small farmers and sustainable fiber practices while providing a fun, meaningful gift experience.
Knitter Gift Items:
Cocoknits Blocking Board
Essential for finishing garments with professional-looking results, the Cocoknits Blocking Board helps knitters block sweaters, shawls, and accessories with ease. A practical gift that elevates every project, it also supports small-scale, innovative fiber tools that make knitting more enjoyable.
MDK Society Subscription 2026
Give a full year of inspiration with a membership to the MDK Society. Access articles, patterns, and community content that keep knitters learning and laughing. Supporting the MDK Society helps fund writers, designers, and teachers who make the knitting community vibrant while providing endless enjoyment for your favorite knitter.
Stella Two Task Lamp
Adjustable LED task lighting designed for crafters, knitters, and needle arts enthusiasts. Perfect for late-night knitting sessions, it combines style, function, and comfort. Supporting Stella Light means giving a gift from a thoughtful small business that prioritizes quality and creative ease.
Strucket + Soak: A Perfect Pair for Fiber Care
This magical duo takes the fuss out of caring for handknits. Soak’s eco-friendly, no-rinse formula gently refreshes washable fibers, while the Strucket’s clever interlocking strainer makes rinsing and draining simple. Sold separately but made to work beautifully together, these two are a thoughtful combination for knitters who love their projects and the planet.
The Ultimate Knitter’s Gift – A Trip to Australia (only 10 spots left!)
Ready for the knitting adventure of a lifetime? Join me and SPJ Retreats for the Australia Knit Retreat, happening July 16 – August 8, 2026.
With only ten spots left, this small-group journey blends fiber, friendship, and breathtaking scenery. Enjoy three knitting classes (plus an exclusive talk with me!), hands-on fiber experiences, and time to relax and explore. It’s the ultimate gift—for yourself or the knitter who has everything.
Twice Sheared Sheep Tools
Colorful, clever, and functional, these tools include stitch markers, row counters, and yarn gadgets that add fun and organization to every knitting project. Handmade and thoughtfully designed, they make a perfect stocking stuffer while supporting a small fiber-centered business.
I hope you enjoyed this first part of the gift guide! Stay tuned for Part 2, where I’ll share my favorite books and classes. Perfect for knitters who love to keep learning.
And if you’re ready to pick up your needles, check out last year’s popular post: 6 Holiday Quick Knit Patterns to Enhance Your Skills. It’s a cozy way to build skills while creating something beautiful this season.
