A few years ago I wrote a few gift guides, which is something I love doing, last year I only wrote one, The Ultimate Sustainable Gift Guide, but this year I thought I'd go back to a few small gift guides instead, which are much less daunting to write and to read.

I've decided to start with one of my favourite ones, for the slow living folks out there, so if that sounds like someone you know, keep on reading.

The Knitter

Knitting is one of my favourite slow living rituals, picking up a bit of wool and making something new out of it gives me great joy, and there are a few essentials that would make great gifts. You could start with a pattern, like this Aran Sweater Knitting Pattern or the Patterned Cropped Cardigan Knitting Pattern, both great projects to keep your friends warm in winter. To keep these company, and to hold the yarn, a yarn bowl is the perfect buddy, these ceramic ones are just some of my favourites.

Rabbit Ceramic Yarn Bowl, also available in bird form, by LittleWrenPottery

A more traditional option, Speckled Ceramic Yarn Bowl by LittleBirdYarnCo

Set of Large Bamboo Knitting Needles by Craftboutiquenyc

Beginner Knitting by KniftyKnittings

For the Green-Thumbed

For the Candle Enthusiast

There's something so cosy and calming about candles, not only about burning them but also when it comes to making them, so I added a few bits for both cases.

I love the traditional candlestick holders, such as this beautiful Taper Candle Stick Holder by BBudgetChic

For the Drinker

And lastly, the drinkers. Both my brothers love a good gin, one also loves absinthe while the other reaches for a ginger beer, when I saw these kits I thought what a great gift to slow them down while at the end being rewarded with their favourite drink.

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