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Gift guide

For the knitter in your life

Christmas is right around the corner and I decided to write a list of gift suggestions to help non-knitters on this holiday season. My list includes products that I either already own and love, or products that I’m planning on buying in the future.

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Since I’m Portuguese, I tried to look for the products in Portuguese stores. When that wasn’t possible, I looked for alternatives in Europe (to avoid customs fees).

1. Solid cream bar

Look for something easily absorbed. crememaos
        <ul>
            <li><a href="https://www.etsy.com/dk-en/listing/636926650/lanolin-hand-cream-deeply-moisturizing?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=knitters+hand+cream&ref=sr_gallery-1-1&organic_search_click=1&sca=1)">Lanolin Hand Cream</a></li>
            <li><a href="https://www.mylys.de/accessories/twig-und-horn/care/882642/twig-und-horn-makers-balm-rosewood?c=588">Maker's Balm by Twig and Horn</a>
            </li>
            <li><a href="https://suziesparklesknitting.wordpress.com/2015/05/19/make-your-own-knitters-hand-balm/">DIY hand cream</a>
            </li>

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2. Wool wash

These detergents don't need to be rinsed. eucalan
        <ul>
            <li><a href="https://retrosariaserafina.com/pt/eucalan-wrapture">Eucalan Wrapture</a></li>
            <li><a href="https://www.en.laine-et-tricot.com/soak-lessive-laine.html">Soak</a></li>
        </ul>

3. Stitch Markers

Any kind of stitch marker will usually work. It's jewellery for your knitting.
        <a href="https://www.etsy.com/dk-en/listing/285648759/set-of-6-harry-potter-inspired-knitting?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=stitch+markers+knitting&ref=sr_gallery-1-6&organic_search_click=1&bes=1">
            <img alt="harrypotter" src="/img/2019/11/harrypotter.jpg">
            </a>
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                <li><a href="https://www.etsy.com/dk-en/listing/285648759/set-of-6-harry-potter-inspired-knitting?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=stitch+markers+knitting&ref=sr_gallery-1-6&organic_search_click=1&bes=1">Set of 6, inspired by Harry Potter</a></li>
                <li><a href="https://www.etsy.com/dk-en/listing/517941299/cake-stitch-markers-for-knitting-novelty?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=stitch+markers+knitting&ref=sr_gallery-1-23&organic_search_click=1&bes=1">Set of 4 cakes</a></li>
                <li><a href="https://www.etsy.com/dk-en/listing/728300391/12-silver-plated-hexagon-stitch-markers?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=stitch+markers+knitting&ref=sr_gallery-1-19&organic_search_click=1&bes=1)">Set 12 hexagons</a></li>
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4. Fuzz remover

Knitted garments will inevitably start pilling. This tool helps to bring your garments back to life. peeler
        <ul>
            <li><a href="https://www.tribeyarns.com/products/gleener-ultimate-fuzz-remover">Gleener</a></li>
        </ul>
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    <h4>5. Handpainted yarn</h4>
   You can never have too many skeins of beautiful yarn.
    <a href="https://retrosaria.rosapomar.com/collections/fios-rosa-pomar/products/mondim-dyed-by-alfinete">
            <img alt="mondim" src="/img/2019/11/mondim.jpg">
        </a>
        <ul>
            <li><a href="https://retrosaria.rosapomar.com/collections/fios-rosa-pomar/products/mondim-dyed-by-alfinete">Mondim Dyed by Alfinete</a></li>
            <li><a href="https://retrosariaserafina.com/serafina-merino-and-silk">Serafina* Naturally Dyed Silk Merino</a></li>
            <li><a href="https://loja.ovelha-negra.com/pt/home/3891-malabrigo-sock.html">Malabrigo Sock</a></li>
        </ul>
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6. Knitting books

Special techniques and patterns. There are many good books out there.
  <a href="https://www.wook.pt/livro/vogue-knitting-the-ultimate-knitting-boo-editors-of-vogue-kn/20760762"> <img alt="vogue" src="/img/2019/11/vogue.png">
        </a>
        <ul>
            <li><a href="https://www.wook.pt/livro/vogue-knitting-the-ultimate-knitting-boo-editors-of-vogue-kn/20760762">Vogue Knitting</a></li>
            <li><a href="https://retrosariaserafina.com/making-no-8-forest">Magazine Making nº8</a></li>
            <li><a href="https://retrosaria.rosapomar.com/collections/livros-de-tricot-knitting-books/products/marlisle-a-new-direction-in-knitting">Marlisle</a></li>
        </ul>
        
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    <h4>7. Set of needles</h4>
    My favorite needles. :smile:


    <a href="https://retrosaria.rosapomar.com/collections/agulhas-para-tricot-e-crochet-knitting-and-crochet-needles/products/chiaogoo-twist-red-lace-interchangeable-knitting-set">
        <img alt="chiaogoo" src="/img/2019/11/Chiaogoo.jpg">
    </a>
    <ul>
        <li><a href="https://retrosaria.rosapomar.com/collections/agulhas-para-tricot-e-crochet-knitting-and-crochet-needles/products/chiaogoo-twist-red-lace-interchangeable-knitting-set">Chiaogoo</a>
        </li>
        <li><a href="https://www.woolstack.co.uk/knitpro-zing-set-dpns-double-pointed-knitting-needles/">Knit Pro Zing</a>
        </li></ul>
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8. Project bag

These are very handy to take a knitting project outside or to have a pretty place for it at home.
        <a href="https://www.etsy.com/dk-en/listing/734440694/knitting-project-bag-drawstring-large?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=knitting+project+bag&ref=sr_gallery-1-42&organic_search_click=1">
            <img alt="saco" src="/img/2019/11/saco.jpg">
        </a>
        <ul>
            <li><a href="https://www.etsy.com/dk-en/listing/734440694/knitting-project-bag-drawstring-large?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=knitting+project+bag&ref=sr_gallery-1-42&organic_search_click=1">Project bag with foxes</a></li>
            <li><a href="https://retrosaria.rosapomar.com/collections/acessorios-para-tricot/products/fringe-supply-co-field-bag">Fringe Supply Co Field Bag</a></li>
        </ul>
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My list includes options for different budgets: the cheapest option costs 5.6€+shipping (the Wrapture wool wash) and the most expensive option costs 90€+shipping (the Chiaogoo needle set). I hope this list helps.

Happy Holidays!

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