Top Holiday Gifts Under $25 for Teen Knitters

A Holiday Gift Guide to Three Top Presents for Teen Knitters

By Wanda Leibowitz, published Oct 18, 2006
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Teen knitters are sure to appreciate one of these three great gifts. Teen knitters who are new to the needles will appreciate a great instructional book that starts at square one, and ends with a bevy of fun projects designed with teens in mind. For a gift that keeps on giving, a subscription to a youthful new knitting magazine will keep teen knitters supplied with fun patterns all year long. Or, offer teen knitters a treat for their needles with an innovative, affordable silk yarn that supports environmentally and socially responsible businesses. With the price of each present under the $25 mark, and all the items available online for easy shopping, picking one of these gifts for the teen knitters on your list this holiday is a no-brainer. Read on to discover these three great holiday presents for teen knitters.

“Knitgrrl: Learn to Knit With 15 Fun And Funky Projects”
$9.95 at Amazon.com
A guide that starts with picking up needles for the first time, and goes all the way through to fun, finished projects for teen knitters.

Teen knitters looking for a great introduction to the world of knitting will find it in this playful, accessible text. Knitgrrl starts with the absolute basics of knitting, including a guide to the different types of needles and yarns, and helps teen knitters grow their skill set to include the techniques they need to make something special. Along with creating a comprehensive tutorial for teen knitters with this book, Sharon Okey has also pulled together top knitwear designers from the hip world of knitting blogs and online knitting magazines to create fifteen stylish, beginner friendly projects perfect for knitters with youthful tastes. A far cry from traditional afghans and sweaters, these patterns are for playful items like music player cozies, and gloves designed to keep fingers warm while you text message. This book makes for a solid introduction to knitting, and the patterns offer teen knitters fun opportunities to use their new skills.

Top Holiday Gifts Under $25 for Teen Knitters

More teens are picking up the needles today than ever before, so why not pick up a knitting gift for the teen crafter on your holiday list?

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Takeaways
  • "Knitgrrl" offers instruction in knitting basics, and has a bevy of fun project.
  • Knit1 Magazine is a new, youth-oriented knitting magazine packed with stylish patterns.
  • Recycled silk sari yarn has a funky, fashion-forward look and a socially conscious pedigree.
Did You Know?
According to a Craft Yarn Council survey, there has been a 400% increase since 1998 in the number of women under 35 who crochet and knit!
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