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I often have a hard time knowing what to knit for other people. I get all paranoid and pepper them with a billion questions, as poor Tessima can attest. So let’s make it simple:

If I were making you, whomever you are, something as a gift for a Secret Santa exchange, what would you like to have? (Note – there will be no sweaters.) I’m thinking purse, hat, scarf, something along those lines where I don’t have to fit the wearer’s measurements. What colors? Funky or sensible? There are no wrong answers, I’m just curious as to what my peers like!

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18 responses to “Secret Santa”

  1. aunt_reexy Avatar
    aunt_reexy

    Scarves

    They are a safe bet since you don’t have to worry about size or gender…you can make it unisex. Along those lines, I’d say go conservative on color unless you know what colors your recipient likes best. Black, grey, navy blue…those are all safe colors if you aren’t sure.

  2. aunt_reexy Avatar
    aunt_reexy

    Scarves

    They are a safe bet since you don’t have to worry about size or gender…you can make it unisex. Along those lines, I’d say go conservative on color unless you know what colors your recipient likes best. Black, grey, navy blue…those are all safe colors if you aren’t sure.

  3. tvini Avatar
    tvini

    Re: Scarves

    And here I thought you were the queen of funk. My illusions are shattered.

  4. tvini Avatar
    tvini

    Re: Scarves

    And here I thought you were the queen of funk. My illusions are shattered.

  5. aunt_reexy Avatar
    aunt_reexy

    Re: Scarves

    Actually, I like funk quite a bit, but not everyone does. If it were ME, I’d love anything in neutrals, since I wear a lot of black, brown, and grey, but I also adore green, and anything in the “jewel” tone category. Purples, greens, blues, rich reds (nothing bright).

    But if it’s not for me, and you don’t know the person’s color preferences, I’d go for something safer.

  6. aunt_reexy Avatar
    aunt_reexy

    Re: Scarves

    Actually, I like funk quite a bit, but not everyone does. If it were ME, I’d love anything in neutrals, since I wear a lot of black, brown, and grey, but I also adore green, and anything in the “jewel” tone category. Purples, greens, blues, rich reds (nothing bright).

    But if it’s not for me, and you don’t know the person’s color preferences, I’d go for something safer.

  7. ceosanna Avatar
    ceosanna

    I’m always partial to looooong, funky scarves, but that’s just me. Dark colors and neutrals usually go over well, though.

  8. ceosanna Avatar
    ceosanna

    I’m always partial to looooong, funky scarves, but that’s just me. Dark colors and neutrals usually go over well, though.

  9. la_reina Avatar
    la_reina

    Scarves, long and lush with earth tones, especially greens.

    I can attest to your fabulous hats, and yes dark colors always go over well, but I love the jewel tones too — rich purples, blues, greens. It’s a statement!

  10. la_reina Avatar
    la_reina

    Scarves, long and lush with earth tones, especially greens.

    I can attest to your fabulous hats, and yes dark colors always go over well, but I love the jewel tones too — rich purples, blues, greens. It’s a statement!

  11. gm_ilanya Avatar
    gm_ilanya

    Hats & Scarves

    Usually can’t go too wrong with that.

    And on the colors, I’m going to be bold here and say — BE BOLD! This is for someone else, yes, but it’s also something you’re giving them so it should reflect who you are. Although, I suppose if it’s for Secret Santa you don’t want to do that. Although if it’s knitted, they’ll probably know it’s from you anyway, right? 🙂

    BE BOLD!

  12. gm_ilanya Avatar
    gm_ilanya

    Hats & Scarves

    Usually can’t go too wrong with that.

    And on the colors, I’m going to be bold here and say — BE BOLD! This is for someone else, yes, but it’s also something you’re giving them so it should reflect who you are. Although, I suppose if it’s for Secret Santa you don’t want to do that. Although if it’s knitted, they’ll probably know it’s from you anyway, right? 🙂

    BE BOLD!

  13. pambunny Avatar
    pambunny

    I think you should make tiny squishy dolls that look like or are representative of the people you’re giving the gifts to. With googly eyes!

    Because everyone loves googly-eyed dolls. 🙂

  14. pambunny Avatar
    pambunny

    I think you should make tiny squishy dolls that look like or are representative of the people you’re giving the gifts to. With googly eyes!

    Because everyone loves googly-eyed dolls. 🙂

  15. gm_ilanya Avatar
    gm_ilanya

    Hee, ok, I like this idea too.

  16. gm_ilanya Avatar
    gm_ilanya

    Hee, ok, I like this idea too.

  17. vaeldriil Avatar
    vaeldriil

    I’d go with a funky/fun purse myself, but that’s just because we don’t get much use of scarves ’round here.

    Just my two cents 🙂

  18. vaeldriil Avatar
    vaeldriil

    I’d go with a funky/fun purse myself, but that’s just because we don’t get much use of scarves ’round here.

    Just my two cents 🙂

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