Knitted Gifts for Teachers & Friends
Knitted Gifts for Teachers & Friends
As December approaches, many of us start planning small, thoughtful gifts for teachers, friends, neighbours and colleagues. Handmade presents always stand out — they’re personal, meaningful and full of care. This week’s post focuses on three quick and cheerful knitting projects, perfect for gifting in the run-up to Christmas.
Our Pattern of the Week is the Little Love Hearts Knitting Pattern, now 20% off with code HEART20 until Monday. Alongside it, we’re highlighting two other popular favourites: the Cupcake and the Bookmark — perfect little projects that work beautifully as gifts on their own or bundled together.
Pattern of the Week: Little Love Hearts
The Little Love Hearts Knitting Pattern is perfect for quick, heartfelt presents. Small enough to knit in under an hour, they’re ideal for teachers, teaching assistants, dance instructors or anyone who has supported your family this year. Choose bright festive reds, gentle pinks, or soft neutrals — every version works beautifully.
Pop one into a gift bag, tie it to a wrapped present, or slip it inside a card as a sweet surprise. Use code HEART20 at checkout for 20% off this week only.
Cupcakes for a Sweet Treat
The Cupcake Knitting Pattern adds fun and colour to your gift list. They make lovely desk decorations, ornaments or playful additions to a gift hamper. Children especially love them — and they’re calorie-free!
Try knitting a trio in different “flavour” colours, or add a loop of ribbon to transform them into Christmas tree decorations. Cupcakes look charming wrapped in tissue paper inside a little box, ready to gift.
Bookmarks for Practical Presents
The Bookmark Knitting Pattern is a perfect small gift for teachers, tutors and book-lovers. Simple rows of knit and purl make it ideal for beginners, while tassels, pompoms or colour changes let you personalise each one. They’re wonderfully lightweight for posting and look lovely tucked inside a Christmas card.
Gift Ideas to Bring It All Together
These small knits can be gifted individually, or combined for something extra special. Here are some simple ideas to make your gifts memorable:
- Create a mini gift set: pair a Love Heart with a Bookmark for a thoughtful teacher gift.
- Decorate parcels: tie a knitted heart to a present with twine for a charming finish.
- Make a “sweet treats” box: include two Cupcakes and a Love Heart inside a small tin.
- Add personalised tags: let children write messages to go with each handmade piece.
Handmade Thanks
This time of year is full of opportunities to show appreciation, and handmade gifts bring warmth that shop-bought items can’t match. A knitted heart tucked inside a card, a bookmark paired with a favourite story, or a cupcake offered with a smile — each one carries a little piece of your time and thoughtfulness.
Whether you knit a few pieces now or make a basket of small gifts to use throughout December, these patterns are joyful, achievable and perfect for busy weeks.
Pattern Links Recap
• Little Love Hearts – Pattern of the Week (HEART20)
• Bookmark
• Cupcake
Did You Miss Last Week?
We began festive decorating with Christmas Trees (Pattern of the Week), Stars and Baubles — perfect for getting ready for December. Read last Tuesday’s post.
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Happy knitting!
Ali 🙂
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