Top Buys This Christmas

Don’t miss out on these brilliant gift ideas for your nearest, dearest – and yourself!

Readicut’s adorable toy kits

Knitty Critter Pipsqueak Teddy Knitting Kits include everything you need to make a traditional teddy, including yarn and easy-to-follow instructions. Available in six colours, they are super soft and cuddly. They’re even suitable for beginners and small children, so you can give the gift of crafting to a budding knitter this Christmas! RRP £12 from readicut.co.uk

Gorgeous needles from HiyaHiya

HiyaHiya’s Sharp Standard Interchangeable Set is the perfect Christmas gift for knitting enthusiasts. The high-quality stainless steel sharp tips offer a combination of strength and agility for an efficient stitch, complete with a tapered point that is ideal for the most intricate of patterns. Visit hiyahiya-direct.com to order now.

Softbyte’s amazing computer software

Designaknit 8 is the computer-aided knitwear design for hand and machine knitters and is perfect for creating stunning projects for all seasons. It comes in a choice of four product levels to suit any knitting style with 200 new handknitting stitch symbols and abbreviations to suit knitters needs. Find out more at softbyte.co.uk

Christmas yarn boxes from Homespun Wonders

Treat a friend (or yourself) to a Christmas yarn box! They contain Homespun Wonders’ special hand-dyed “Christmas” yarn or a mini skein set and each one comes with surprise extras which could include sweets, decorations, signs, or stitch markers. Choose from 4ply, sock, sparkle sock or DK themed packs. Get 15% off at Homespun Wonders using the code KNITXMAS

The Dropped Stitch exclusive bags

Snap up the latest craft bags from The Dropped Stitch for your fellow knitting and crochet fans. Choose from a selection of jute bags and canvas bags in a range of fabulous colours whilst adding any name or message for free for that special personal touch! Each style costs just £9.99. See the range at thedroppedstitch.co.uk

Super scarves from DesignEtte

Knit chic and stylish accessories for the festive period with these gorgeous patterns by Camilla Ette Godfredsen. Made in brand new DesignEtte ‘Baroque Pop, Elisabetta’, these glitzy makes are perfect for the party season. There are four designs available and you can download them for free throughout November on Ravelry. To find out more about this and the other yarns available, at designette.co.uk

On-trend patterns from James C. Brett

New Chinchilla from James C. Brett is unbelievably soft and creates a brilliant faux fur effect. This is leaflet JB539 which features easy-knit patterns for ladies’ and child’s waistcoats. They’re so cosy and will keep the wearer warm all winter long. The yarn is 100% polyester so is totally vegan-friendly! For stockists, visit jamescbrett.co.uk

Fabulous kits from We Are Knitters

We Are Knitters is committed to helping experience the joy of creating something that you can be proud of. Focussing on sustainability and accessibility, the kits are available for all levels of experience and contain everything you need to complete your knitting project, including 100% natural yarn from Peru. Enjoy a 20% off discount at weareknitters.co.uk with the code WAKxLETSKNIT20