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PERSONALIZED WOVEN LABELS FOR KNITTING PROJECTS
http://www.charmwoven.com/page.html
    
KNITTING-THEMED STATIONERY
http://www.knittersreview.com/boutique/categories.asp?cID=4
http://www.stitchdiva.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=KLLA-007
http://www.knitterella.com/n_knitting_quotes.html
http://knittersreview.com/boutique/product.asp?pID=93&cID=34&c=14131
http://www.giftsbytip.com/knitting.html
http://www.busyhandsyarn.com/catalog.php?item=630&new=yes&ret=
http%3A%2F%2Fwww.busyhandsyarn.com%2Fcatalog.php%3Fpage%3D1%26new%3Dyes
http://www.busyhandsyarn.com/catalog.php?item=627&new=yes&ret=http%3A%2F%2F
          notepads and notecards featuring llamas, sheep or yarn art
         
KNITTING POSTERS
http://www.knittersreview.com/boutique/product.asp?pID=54&cID=28
         express your love of knitting even when your yarn and needles are tucked away

LANTERN MOON BASKETS
http://uncommonthreads-pa.com/LanternMoon.htm
http://www.yarnsandthreads.com/the.store?cart_id=4624313.18030&page=baskets.html
         baskets that are works of art by women in Vietnam
         large size is in livingroom next to my knitting spot; everything fits in nicely for quick clean-up
     
WILLIAM ADOLPHE BOUGUEREAU'S KNITTING PORTRAITS
http://www.art.com/asp/sp-asp/_/PD--11730237/SP--A/IGID--852890/Tricoteuse.htm?s
Orig=SCH&ui=6EB8AA5503184A8681486153C22E6C44
http://www.globalgallery.com/enlarge.asp?id=027-36520
  portraits of girls knitting
         my favorite is "The Knitter" by William Bouguereau (French, 1825-1905)
young girl bears striking resemblance to my daughter Amy
                     painting hangs in the National Gallery of Ireland & our livingroom

KNITTING IMAGES
http://www.erica-lee.org/knit/knittingimages3.html
http://knitting.about.com/library/blclippaint.htm
http://www.lionbrand.com/cards/Knitting.html
         painting and stamps capturing tender moments of knitting
         many available as reprints from www.art.com

ONE WORLD BUTTONS
http://www.oneworldbuttons.com/community.php
http://www.oneworldbuttons.com/contact_us.php
http://www.yarnsandthreads.com/the.store?cart_id=4624313.18030&page=buttons.html
         celebrate cultural and artistic diversity with handcrafted buttons
         unique choices from Cambodia, Ghana, Nicaragua, Ecuador

GIFTS UNDER TEN DOLLARS FOR KNITTERS
http://knitting.about.com/library/blgiftideas.htm
         inexpensive gift ideas for your own suggestion list or for someone special who knits
         some very clever! "Why didn't I think of that?!"

KNITTING-THEMED PINS AND KEY CHAINS
http://carodanfarm.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/product610.html
         a subtle way to attract other knitters for conversation
  sweet sheep pins from Ireland with real fleece

PEARCE CREATIONS RINGS
http://pearcecreations.com/knit_rings.php
          unique hand rings as gift items for special knitters
  created by a knitter for the love of knitters
          exact replicas of hand knit swatches in stockinette and cables

LOCKING RING MARKERS
http://www.patternworks.com/PWShopping/partsview.asp?action=lookup&partno=300021&subject=&catpos=
         SO USEFUL! will not catch on yarn
          lightweight and versatile

SKACEL BAMBOO CIRCULAR NEEDLES -- MY FAVORITE KIND!
http://showersofflowers.com/shop/index.php?action=item&id=362&prevaction=category&previd=7&prevstart=0
        I've tried many kinds and Addi Natura is my number one favorite
        cord doesn't kink (no need for brief boiling water treatment in the frying pan)
        join is smooth and doesn't snag any yarns
        highly recommended for knitters of all levels

"AMERICA'S WOOL" STAMP GIFTS
http://www.harmonydesigns.com/product/detail.php?catalogNumber=1423
         sheep introduced into the American agriculture by Spanish explorers in 1500s
         by 1810, sheep familiar sight in the countryside
         today wool produced in all 50 states
         custom-made keychains, rulers, luggage tags, mugs, bookmarks, magnets,
                      paperweights, ornaments, pins, posters, cards

PINS FOR KNITTERS
http://www.fiber2yarn.com/catalog.php?item=1081&catid=Hand%20Made%20Gifts&ret=http%3A%2F%2F
http://www.abundantyarn.com/shopping/jewelry/index.php?name=9
         FIRST URL: "unleash your wild woman" with spirit to bring you positive energy
          be greeted with the gift of smiles and laughter wherever you wear it
          available in purple, blue (my favorite), red, green, gold, black, and pink
         SECOND URL:She’s cute and she can knit socks ….. what more can you ask?
                                            She comes pinned to the front of a card with an envelope,
                                            so she can be sent as a gift to your knitting friends and family.














KNITTING-THEMED GIFT BASKETS
http://www.fabulousyarn.com/gifts_for_knitters.shtml
            absolutely beautiful!
            colorways are outstanding  
     select from small, medium, and large baskets
                     choose colors and types of yarn
                     needles, and patterns, gift card, and gift wrap included         

INTERCHANGEABLE BAMBOO NEEDLE SET
http://yarn.com/webs/0/0/0/0-1064-1070-1072/0/0/1513/
             I am hooked on bamboo needles -- so pleasant to feel
             this set is great for auto, train, and plane travel
             love the print "Land and Sea"

KNITTING-THEMED MAGNETS & NOTEPADS
http://www.yarnoholics.com/gifts.html
             "JUST GIVE ME YARN," "I'D RATHER BE KNITTING"

HEIFER INTERNATIONAL
http://www.heifer.org/site/apps/ka/ec/product.asp?c=edJRKQNiFiG&b=477887&ProductID=164820
             give a share of a "knitting basket" in the form of a fiber-producing animal in honor of recipient
             excellent for group giving (whole knitting basket)
             countless bundles of wool for families to make clothes, blankets, ponchos and more
             handcrafted pieces earn income for food and basic necessities 

RUBBER STAMPS FOR KNITTERS
http://www.villagespinweave.com/IBS/SimpleCat/Product/asp/hierarchy/0K/product-id/503361.html
http://www.villagespinweave.com/IBS/SimpleCat/Product/asp/hierarchy/0K/product-id/503377.html
http://www.villagespinweave.com/IBS/SimpleCat/Product/asp/hierarchy/0K/product-id/503381.html
            sheep doing a cartwheel!
             "Thank ewe" :) (large and small size)

KNIT KLIPS
http://knitklips.com/
http://www.yarnmarket.com/yarn/Accessories-Knit_Klips-2199.html
            secure your knitted pieces together for quick & easy sewing of any seam
            safe for all yarns & won't snag
            durable red plastic with a stainless steel spring
            set contains 5 clips & is stored in a zipped plastic bag along with directions

BRORA SCOTTISH CASHMERE
http://www.brora.co.uk/Brora/Default.aspx?language=en-GB
           beautiful, luxurious knitted items to inspire future projects and colorways

EUCALAN WOOLWASH
http://www.eucalan.com/freesample.html
           get a free sample of this no-rinse woolwash for preserving knit woolen garments

GIFTS FOR HOMEBOUND KNITTERS (AS WELL AS ALL OTHER YARN LOVERS!)
http://www.halcyonyarn.com/yarn.html
http://www.yarnofthemonth.com/
http://www.irishbabyknits.com/catalog.php?category=11
           first URL - "Yarn Store in a Box": selection of over 40 sample cards,
                    featuring individual strands of yarns showcasing all available colors
                    plus, information about the yarns and their use and other goodies
           second URL - "Yarn of the Month Club"
                    four yarn samples, pattern, and newsletter
           third URL - another option of mostly merino

ADOPT A SHEEP
http://www.schachtfleecefarm.com/adoptasheep.html
http://www.schachtfleecefarm.com/adoptasheep/sheepforadoption.html
http://www.theirishewe.com/adoptsheep.shtml
          adopt an Icelandic sheep (first two URLs) or an Irish ewe (last URL)
        
SEE MY "KNITTING FUN" PAGE FOR ADDITIONAL GIFT IDEAS!




    
THE BEST "GEMS"
-- winders & swifts!!!