17 Knitting Subscription Boxes I Love
Every month, when I receive my subscription box shipping notifications, I vibrate with excitement until the packages filled with luxurious yarn, exclusive patterns, and delightful surprises land in my mailbox. Knitting subscription boxes have surged in popularity, offering enthusiasts a convenient and curated way to explore new fibers, expand their skills, and indulge in the joy of creating.
Let's explore some of my favorite subscription boxes, what they offer, why they're popular with knitters, and how you can find the perfect subscription to elevate your knitting experience.
What Are Knitting Subscription Boxes?
Knitting subscription boxes are carefully curated packages that are delivered to your doorstep on a regular basis, typically monthly or quarterly. Each box is filled with a variety of knitting-related goodies, including yarn skeins in various weights and colors, exclusive knitting patterns, notions, tools, and sometimes even extra treats like tea or snacks.
The Benefits of Knitting Subscription Boxes
These boxes are designed to surprise and delight knitters, offering a convenient way to discover new yarns, patterns, and accessories without ever leaving home.
#1 Curated Selections
Knitting subscription boxes are curated by experts who carefully select high-quality yarns, patterns, and accessories catering to various tastes and skill levels. They are yarn dyers. They are yarn spinners. They are knitters. They are fiber artists and more.
#2 Exclusive Items
Subscribers often receive exclusive yarn colorways, patterns, and products you can’t find anywhere else, adding a special touch to knitting projects.
#3 Convenience
With subscription boxes, knitters can skip the hassle of shopping for supplies and have everything they need delivered directly to their door.
#4 Inspiration & Exploration
Subscription boxes encourage knitters to step out of their comfort zones and try new yarns, techniques, and patterns, sparking creativity and inspiration.
#5 Community
Many subscription boxes include online communities or forums to connect, share projects, and engage with fellow knitters from around the world, fostering a sense of camaraderie and support.
Choosing the Right Subscription Box
When selecting a knitting subscription box, consider your personal preferences, budget, and knitting goals. Here are some factors to keep in mind.
Yarn Preferences: Consider whether you prefer natural fibers like wool or cotton, or explore new materials like alpaca or silk.
Skill Level: Look for subscription boxes that cater to your skill level, whether you're a beginner looking for simple patterns or an experienced knitter seeking advanced projects.
Frequency & Cost: Decide how often you'd like to receive a box (monthly, quarterly, etc.) to choose a subscription plan that fits your budget.
Reviews & Recommendations: Research different subscription boxes online, read reviews from fellow knitters, and seek recommendations from trusted sources to find the best fit for you.
17 Knitting Subscription Boxes I Love
Here are 17 knitting subscription boxes for enthusiasts to explore.
#1 Book + Knit Kit
I'd be crazy not to mention and love my Book + Knit Kit! I curate these boxes myself, adding a gently used fiction book, a new skein of hand-dyed yarn and a little surprise knitting or reading-related item.
#2 Southern Skeins
Add wonder and beauty to your life with soft, squishy hand-dyed yarn. Each delivery is a colorful, fiber-filled surprise to keep you busy all month long. All yarn is hand-dyed in small batches in their North Florida dye studio. Whether you’re a yarn aficionado or have one in your life, this monthly box is bursting with goodies any yarn lover will enjoy! Save 15% with coupon code KRISTIEMCCAULEY.
#3 Barn Box Yarn Subscription by Knitspot
A unique yarn and pattern subscription that delivers natural heritage breed or specialty blend yarns to knitters who love surprises and getting your needles on something a little different. Each bi-monthly shipment comes with a custom spun or dyed squishy skein and your choice of a designer-selected pattern to showcase it perfectly.
#4 Mary Maxim
Each kit includes yarn and a pattern to make a different pretty and practical project. The yarn is gorgeous!
#5 Hooks & Needles
Sit back and relax as a combination of unique yarns and projects you won’t find anywhere land on your doorstep. Each box includes 2-4 premium yarns custom ordered from Italy & Portugal, a monthly magazine featuring patterns and detailed instructions for all skill levels, craft supplies to create masterpieces, and a surprise gift!
#6 Destination Lane
This is one of the most interesting subscription boxes I have ever encountered! You receive 12 boxes exploring 6 destinations around the world. Each box contains an exclusive colorway from Destination Yarn hand dyed to match the destination, a bag from Erin Lane Bags in an exclusive sheeple fabric featuring the sheeple visiting the destination, and a travel dossier via email which includes pattern discounts from featured designers, pattern suggestions, and travel inspiration images.
#7 Paradise Fibers
Receive a much-needed monthly dose of fiber you can squeeze, love, and make into something all your own. Get out of a creative rut with exclusive colorways, fiber types, and/or blends each month! Each monthly box has its own theme accompanied by 4 to 10 oz of gorgeous and vibrant fiber, occasional tools, goodies, and a spinning recipe.
#8 The Spinning Hand
Enjoy luxury yarn with a printed pattern, designed by indie designers; and accessories that match the monthly theme. If you upgrade to a Deluxe Kit, you get knitting needles too!
#9 Yarn and Stitches
Along with the beautiful hand-dyed yarn and stitch marker, you also recieve specially curated items like notions, tools, stickers, patterns and more! The extras vary each month but are always high quality.
#10 Knitting Notions Club
Knitting stitch markers and notions are delivered right to your door.
#11 Ultimate Notions Gift Box
A selection of useful tools for knitting.
#12 Knitty Tees
This subscription is for crafters who are crazy about yarn. Recieve yarn-themed t-shirts for knitters. The cute original graphics are printed on quality unisex t-shirts are appropriate for everyday wear and hold up to many washings.
#13 Monthly Stitch Marker Set by Untangledyarn
Receive a set of five stitch markers in a holder each month.
#14 Delightful Dishcloths Yarn Box
The best cotton yarn in a great assortment of colors and paired with a skein of Red Heart Scrubby yarn for dishcloths to land on your doorstep each month.
#15 Yarn Shop Mystery Box
Each month, receive 1 skein of yarn, 2-3 notions, a treat, and surprises valued at more than $40.
#16 Yarnable
One of my favorite subscription boxes is Yarnable by Hypnotic Yarns. I receive one skein of squishy goodness and other knitting and non-knitting related-themed goodies.
#17 Freckled Whimsy
It's yarn only (one skein and one mini) so no goodies BUT this is hands down one of my favorite yarns to knit with. I've knit with both the fingering weight and DK weight. Neither ever splits and it's so soft it feels like I am knitting with butter!
Knitting subscription boxes offer a delightful way to indulge. Whether you're a seasoned knitter or just starting, there's a subscription box to suit your preferences and elevate your knitting experience. So why wait? Treat yourself to the joy of unraveling each month's surprise package and watch your creativity flourish with every stitch.