Originally Posted by
Stitch124
As a knitter also, this would be my suggestion. I don't buy any yarn unless I have a particular pattern in mind. That's a very personal choice depending on tastes and knitting ability.
What I would like if I got a gift like your making is to get a pattern book with washcloth patterns and then have a selection of different colors, all cotton, Sugar and Creme, or Peaches and Creme yarn, which is specifically for washcloths. They are not expensive and most times they are on sale at Michaels or JoAnns. Get set of needles and crochet hooks for the size needed. Usually US 7 or Crochet hook G. Have fun picking out your gift. Lucky person to get a thoughtful gift like yours!
That is what I was going to suggest, too - the sugar and cream yarn and the crochet hook/knitting needles recommended for that yarn. It would be a quick project, and you won't have to guess about how much to put in the basket - one ball should be fine!