Need gift ideas for someone who likes to crochet

[Iheartfall]

I need help figuring out what to buy for someone who really loves to make mittens and house socks/slipper socks. What kind of yarn should I be looking for? Whats considered good quality? Links would be helpful or names of products. Budget is around $100 total. Any good websites to buy from ?

 

[FrostMommy]

I can't say I am the best to answer this question, but since no one else has I will give it a go. I mainly knit, but crochet sometimes. There is a company called knitpicks that has a website and offers nice quality yarns for very reasonable prices. For mittens, there are a lot of good choices with luxury fibers. For house slippers, sticking with straight wool would probably be the best way to go, since they need to hold up to more wear and tear.

If the crocheter in question likes sticking to acrylics, those can be found at a neighborhood craft store. Red Heart Super Saver comes in a lot of fun colors, but is not known for being "nice". Just walking around and feeling those can help you make a decision.

 

[dumbodame]

I have been crocheting since I was 5. If I make mittens and slippers I usually use an acrylic yarn so they can be tossed in the washing machine. Wool yarns ans specialty yarns are wonderful, but need to be hand washed.

If she is making things for kids, I would go with acrylic. That said, my favorite acrylic to work with is sold at Hobby Lobby and is called I Love This Yarn.

If she is making items for an adult, then a wool or specialty yarn makes a beautiful piece.

A good source to check out yarns is Ravelry.com. You will need to register for the site, but it is a terrific source for yarns, patterns and any other question you may have.