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Crafts

Ino

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2. stitch markers

Reply to Lisa0825 (Original post)

Sun Sep 15, 2013, 11:42 AM

Sep 2013

I like decorative stitch markers... lobster claw hooks with little charms dangling from them. So much more fun than a safety pin There are some on etsy.com

A book of amigurumi patterns, if you think she'd like making little stuffed animals for grandkids.

Personally, I'd prefer a gift certificate to a yarn store rather than a skein of luxury yarn which may not be enough for what I'd want to do with it, or a color I don't like, or (fill in the blank).

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Gift ideas for a crocheter? [View all] Lisa0825 Sep 2013 OP

I'm not an expert on yarns yet so can't help you there, polly7 Sep 2013 #1

Cool, thanks for the input! :-) nt Lisa0825 Sep 2013 #3

stitch markers Ino Sep 2013 #2

Great tips, thank you! :-) nt Lisa0825 Sep 2013 #4

gift certificate for a yarn / craft store eShirl Sep 2013 #5

Yeah, I was just hoping to pick out something myself, rather than send a gift card Lisa0825 Sep 2013 #6

Speaking as a crocheter, SheilaT Sep 2013 #7

Totally pipi_k Sep 2013 #8

Maybe a yarn bowl? Lars39 Sep 2013 #9

Thanks, everyone! I appreciate the suggestions :-) Lisa0825 Sep 2013 #10

I'd say luxury yarn Warpy Oct 2013 #11