Knitting Moms' Mother's Day Treat: Yarn Gifting Guide

Mother's Day is a special occasion to honor the nurturing figures in our lives who've wrapped us in love and warmth. With Mother's Day approaching in a few weeks, it's time to get ready with gifts and celebrations. Gifts for moms deserve to be remarkable. For the knitting moms, whose hands deftly weave threads into patterns, creating not just garments and accessories but also memories, yarn is a beautiful gift. With so many options of fibers, weight, and colors, yarns are a world of its own inspiring artistic creations. Precious to a maker, colorful yarns weave in love, care and blessings in every stitch and project.

Gifting a yarn is a way to encourage her crafting spirit, inspiring her to continue and appreciate all her knitted love. Above all, she will never say no to yarn and always cherish the gift. If your mother is a crocheter, the gift guide is still appropriate as it includes both knitting and crochet yarn. So, here's some inspiration for yarn gifting for the special knitter.

The Artistry of Yarn

Yarn is the lifeblood of knitting and crocheting projects and has unlimited options for gifting. Whether you're shopping for a seasoned veteran or someone just starting out, there's always a yarn for the knitter. The trick to yarn gifting is understanding the knitter and what she enjoys knitting. If your mom prefers the warmth, she would love yarn that suits hats and socks. If she believes in making fashion statements, vibrant hues are her style. If the love for finer things in life, luxury yarns win her heart. For makers passionate about handmade, artistic, hand-dyed yarns will earn you bonus points (extra love and knitted goodies).

From luxurious fibers to vibrant colors, there's something to inspire every knitter's next masterpiece with Symfonie Yarns - a curated collection of hand dyed yarns in a stunning color palette of 108 shades. The 100% superwash merino wool also comes in a nylon blend- Terra and silk blend- Luna in fingering and DK weights. Every skein from the collection inspires to unleash creativity.

Luxurious Yarns – Luna

Consider gifting luxurious yarns for the knitter who appreciates the beauty of delicate yarns. Silk, mohair, and cashmere are gorgeous and precious yarns.

Thinking of luxury on a budget? We've got the Luxe Luna Collection from Symfonie Yarns. A blend of superwash merino wool and silk in DK-weight, the yarn offers unparalleled softness and drape, making every project a delight. Imagine shawls, scarves, or a light cardigan for every season and occasion. Each of the 16 hand-dyed colors shimmer in the light, exuding elegance and luxury.

From the soothing Turqoise to the enchanting Pink Agate, every skein is a masterpiece that transforms into a work of art!

Vibrant Shades of the Rainbow – Viva 

Ask any yarn lover about their favorite shade of yarn; the list would be extensive. This Mother's Day, help your mother knit rainbows by choosing a palette of hand-dyed yarns.

Viva from Symfonie Yarns offers 61 options in semi-solid and variegated shades. The DK weight yarn is 100% superwash merino wool that works beautifully for various projects. Think of the joy your mom will have with the precious yarn bundle! The loving creation of artisans, the hand-dyed yarns, 240 yards (220 meters) per skein, is available in vibrant shades such as Pistachio and Burnt Sugar to eye-catching Tropical Seascape or Summer Romance. Imagine knitting everything from lightweight garments and accessories to home decor comforts like pillows and throws.

Durable and Versatile – Terra

Most knitters love to knit portable projects like socks and hats. If your mom is a dedicated sock or hat knitter, you must gift her durable yarn. Fingering weight yarn labeled as sock yarn in a mix of wool for comfort and nylon for strength is perfect. Choose unique hand-dyed sock yarn that she might not otherwise splurge on.

Terra from Symfonie Yarns is a fingering-weight yarn of 75% merino wool and 25% nylon. Its versatility shines through its adaptability to a vast range of projects – it's not just for socks; it's for every fine yarn creation imaginable. Superior Merino wool is renowned for its exceptional softness, providing a luxurious feel against the skin. But despite its tenderness, Terra is reinforced with 25 % Nylon for added durability, making it suitable for socks, hats, and high-use items. Generous skeins of 415 yards (380 meters) provide ample yarn for large projects, minimizing the need for multiple joins and ensuring continuity in color and texture.

This Mother's Day, let's take the time to celebrate the knitting moms in our lives. Whether it's your own mother, grandmother, or a close friend, let them know how much you admire their creativity and talent with gifts of yarn. Let's show these moms just how much they mean to us and how their craft enriches our lives in more ways than one.