The Most Awesome Gift For A Knitting Cat Lover Is A Cat Yarn Bowl

What Do You Get A Knitter Who Is A Cat Lover?

A cat yarn bowl is the perfect solution. This is an easy question for me, being both a cat owner and a knitter. It is also something that a non knitter would probably not know existed.

The solution is – A Yarn Bowl! A what?

What Is A Yarn Bowl?

This is a yarn bowl. A cat yarn bowl is a yarn bowl with a cat being an added decorative feature.

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The yarn feeds through a slot, therefore eliminating tangles plus the cat, (the real one) cannot create merry havoc by chasing the ball of yarn around the room.

As a knitter I have several WIPs (Works In Progress) and I know some people, not naming names, who like to have a bowl for each project because it keeps everything together and nice and tidy.

It is also really handy to just pick up the bowl with whatever project you are working on and take it with you, wherever you may be going.

Tip – If using the yarn bowl on a slippery surface use a disc of non slip liner underneath the yarn bowl.

Ceramic Yarn Bowls

Ceramic or pottery yarn bowls are possibly going to be heavier than other yarn bowls.

This is actually okay, as it means that these bowls will have stability and won’t move about when the yarn is being used and drawn through the slot.

Kitty Cat Yarn Bowl by Award-Winning Artist Judith Stiles.

As each piece made by Judith is handmade the weight will vary. This bowl has a flat bottom that spans 5 inches which gives it stability when pulling the yarn through the slot. Knitters are constantly pulling the yarn whilst knitting, so this is an important design factor. It won’t slide around and is not top heavy.

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This yarn bowl measures 5″ x 4.5″ which holds a good sized ball of yarn. The bowl is hand painted. It is a reasonably heavy weight so the bowl won’t jump about, as the yarn is pulled through the hole, while knitting.

It looks super cute sitting on full view and is a talking point. Even when not in active duty it looks good. It looks good amongst the plants on the plant shelf and some people have actually used it as a plant holder.

One perhaps drawback for me is that you need to remember to thread the yarn through the hole before beginning the knitting project. This is pretty obvious but it is easy to forget also.

It’s a happy way to start knitting for the day.

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This yarn bowl measures 6.5″ and 3.5″  This bowl is slightly different to the style shown above. Instead of having a hole to thread the yarn through, this bowl features a hook or slot. This means that the yarn can be removed without having to cut the yarn.

I prefer this style as I have the option of removing the yarn without having to cut the yarn. Both work well. It is matter of personal preference.

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This is another one of the very popular Lorrie Veasey designs. It features two black cats for all of you black cat lovers. Fancy a black cat coffee mug or tea cup?

It measures 6.5 x6.5 x5 inches high. It weighs 4 lbs. It is solid, it is sturdy and it has the coiled front opening which is smooth. It is made from stoneware clay. A lead free glaze is used.

Love the design and the functionality.

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Another quality handmade ceramic cat yarn bowl by Lorrie Veasey. Another black cat design. The inside of the bowl is black and the exterior is glossy white.

This company has great customer service. Also, reviews say that the product looks exactly as it does in the photo. This helps with buying confidence. The product is made in New Jersey by a husband and wife team.

One Wooden Cat Yarn Bowl

It is important that the finish is smooth so that the wood does not snag the wool.

Certainly rough edges can be sanded, however as a new purchase this is not desirable, particularly if giving as a gift.

This cat yarn bowl is made from Mango Wood. It is 7 X 7 X 3 inches. This design has great functionality because it has two holes at the front plus a spiral cut out at the back. This takes care of which design is preferred. It also has a wide base which will help to keep the bowl in place.

Note: As this product is wooden it may or may not need some sanding. When using yarn, it is essential that there are no rough edges.

I can guarantee that any knitter would love one of these cat yarn bowls.

Most knitters have more than one project happening at a time, even if they don’t admit that fact, so it isn’t beyond the realms of possibility to have more than one yarn bowl.

More Yarn Bowls – Some Cats

I can guarantee that any knitter would love one of these cat yarn bowls.

Most knitters have more than one project happening at a time, even if they don’t admit that fact, so it isn’t beyond the realms of possibility to have more than one yarn bowl.

Cat themed products are always fun and a thoughtful gift. Good to browse too and bookmark for when you really need to get that gift pronto!

This is collection of gifts for cat lovers all in the medium to low price range. Great for that special little something gift like a thank you or a gift for a co worker.

Are you looking for black cat coffee mug or tea cup? They are all here. I have rounded them up so that you browse easily.

What about some cat drinking glasses? Check them out!

Cat bags and purses! No words needed. How many totes do you really need? Many, of course! Silly question!