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November 25, 2015

33 Gift Ideas for Hobbyists and Pet Owners

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Whether you have a crafty cousin or know a cat who does yoga, you’re in luck. We’ve gathered gift ideas for people who are passionate about knitting, camping, gardening, exercising — or, simply, their pets. Pamper a pooch with a designer dog bed or London-broil-flavored toothpaste, or surprise a cycling enthusiast with a cult-favorite pump or cargo bike that fits three. For outdoorsy types, there’s also a canoe-kayak hybrid and some high-tech binoculars, while indoor crafters will be delighted by leopard-print duct tape and lettering workbooks. Find them all, and many more, ahead.

This article appears in the November 23, 2015 issue of New York Magazine.

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Doggy-Teeth Whitening Treat the pooch to a celebrity smile with Petsmile’s London-broil-flavored, veterinarian-approved toothpaste. Calprox, its ... Doggy-Teeth Whitening Treat the pooch to a celebrity smile with Petsmile’s London-broil-flavored, veterinarian-approved toothpaste. Calprox, its main plaque-removing ingredient, was first developed by Dr. Irwin Smigel for luxury human-toothpaste line Supersmile. Photo: Bobby Dohrety
Party Yarn Looks like a jawbreaker but is actually pencil roving (a type of lightly spun yarn) used for knitting, felting, and weaving. Photo: C... Party Yarn Looks like a jawbreaker but is actually pencil roving (a type of lightly spun yarn) used for knitting, felting, and weaving. Photo: Courtesy of the Vendor
Wickets at Work Coffee, meeting, a round of desktop croquet. Photo: Courtesy of the Vendor
Technicolor Dog Leash Designed by artist Lauren DiCioccio, each nylon leash features a contrasting-color clip. Photo: Courtesy of the Vendor
Two-Tone Pencils New York graphic designer Louise Fili’s two-sided pencils are black on one end, red on the other; 12 to a box. Photo: Courtesy ... Two-Tone Pencils New York graphic designer Louise Fili’s two-sided pencils are black on one end, red on the other; 12 to a box. Photo: Courtesy of the Vendor
Fancy Handwriting An interactive workbook for the friend who just opened a pickle shop and is looking to make her own business cards. Photo: Cou... Fancy Handwriting An interactive workbook for the friend who just opened a pickle shop and is looking to make her own business cards. Photo: Courtesy of the Vendor
A Kayak-Canoe Hybrid The 13-foot Old Town Next is part canoe (it has an open-hull design and can carry 450 pounds), part kayak (it has a low-slun... A Kayak-Canoe Hybrid The 13-foot Old Town Next is part canoe (it has an open-hull design and can carry 450 pounds), part kayak (it has a low-slung seat), and it’s got the rowing set pumped up. Photo: Vendor Provided/©REI, All Rights Reserved
Cat-Yoga Mat The Feline Yogi mat is for scratching, stretching, and playing: There’s also a rope with a catnip-filled ball. Photo: Courtesy of t... Cat-Yoga Mat The Feline Yogi mat is for scratching, stretching, and playing: There’s also a rope with a catnip-filled ball. Photo: Courtesy of the Vendor
A Teapot Thermos It will hold one liter of hot or cold liquid during a hike — and look perfectly retro on Instagram. Photo: Courtesy of the Vend... A Teapot Thermos It will hold one liter of hot or cold liquid during a hike — and look perfectly retro on Instagram. Photo: Courtesy of the Vendor
Pottery Porn Your clay-throwing cousin will appreciate Tile Makes the Room, by the owners of Heath Ceramics. Photo: Courtesy of the Vendor
Miracle Tree These moringa seedlings have antioxidant-and-vitamin-filled leaves that have been used medicinally throughout Asia for centuries. P... Miracle Tree These moringa seedlings have antioxidant-and-vitamin-filled leaves that have been used medicinally throughout Asia for centuries. Photo: Bobby Dohrety
Butterfly Biome In summer, the nectar tray folds down for your butterflies to feed; in winter, it closes up to keep them cozy for the rest of the... Butterfly Biome In summer, the nectar tray folds down for your butterflies to feed; in winter, it closes up to keep them cozy for the rest of the year. Photo: Mitch Mandel
Ultimate Dumpling Guide A deep dive into the soup dumplings of 52 Shanghai restaurants, including a map, specs, and very nerdy stats. Photo: Cou... Ultimate Dumpling Guide A deep dive into the soup dumplings of 52 Shanghai restaurants, including a map, specs, and very nerdy stats. Photo: Courtesy of the Vendor
Leopard Meets Duck A crafty friend will find so many things to do with this printed Duck-brand duct tape. Photo: Courtesy of the Vendor
Adjustable Ski Helmet A few twists of a dial, and the Giro Range MIPS helmet expands or contracts to fit snugly around one’s dome. Photo: Courte... Adjustable Ski Helmet A few twists of a dial, and the Giro Range MIPS helmet expands or contracts to fit snugly around one’s dome. Photo: Courtesy of the Vendor
A Dutch Gardening Set A trowel, fork, and three-tine cultivator hand-forged in Holland. Photo: Courtesy of the Vendor
A Modernist Yoga Mat Namaste on the most cheerful yoga mat in the class. Photo: Courtesy of the Vendor
A Pastel Pipe A handmade ombré stoneware bowl for the aesthete stoner. Photo: Courtesy of the Vendor
A Camping Unit Table It weighs less than two pounds, has cup holders, stands firmly on rubberized feet, and folds into a compact 12 inches long, ... A Camping Unit Table It weighs less than two pounds, has cup holders, stands firmly on rubberized feet, and folds into a compact 12 inches long, six inches wide, and six inches high. Photo: Courtesy of the Vendor
A Peruvian Dog Sweater  Don’t let your terrier suffer through the winter without this 100 percent cashmere sweater. Photo: Sandra Vijandi/S... A Peruvian Dog Sweater  Don’t let your terrier suffer through the winter without this 100 percent cashmere sweater. Photo: Sandra Vijandi/Sandra Vijandi Photography
A Twofer Helmet A helmet that’s actually nice-looking, plus it has a hidden inner lock that can be secured against any bike frame. Photo: Courte... A Twofer Helmet A helmet that’s actually nice-looking, plus it has a hidden inner lock that can be secured against any bike frame. Photo: Courtesy of the Vendor
A Simple Glockenspiel A wood-and-brass glockenspiel by Swedish instrument designers Auris. Recommended use: before bedtime. Photo: Courtesy of t... A Simple Glockenspiel A wood-and-brass glockenspiel by Swedish instrument designers Auris. Recommended use: before bedtime. Photo: Courtesy of the Vendor
Better Binoculars Canon’s Image Stabilizer 10x30 IS II features upgraded stabilizing technology — shaky hands be damned. Photo: Courtesy of the ... Better Binoculars Canon’s Image Stabilizer 10x30 IS II features upgraded stabilizing technology — shaky hands be damned. Photo: Courtesy of the Vendor
A Highly Specific Bird Call Attract woodpeckers, not pigeons, with this beechwood-and-rubber tube that re-creates their song. Photo: Courtesy of... A Highly Specific Bird Call Attract woodpeckers, not pigeons, with this beechwood-and-rubber tube that re-creates their song. Photo: Courtesy of the Vendor
Cat Tetris The Katris modular scrat­ching system can be arranged in infinite shapes so your cat won’t get bored. Photo: Courtesy of the Vendo... Cat Tetris The Katris modular scrat­ching system can be arranged in infinite shapes so your cat won’t get bored. Photo: Courtesy of the Vendor
A Cult Bike Pump Those antsy for a Richard Sachs bike (his frames have an over-ten-year waitlist) can get one of his limited-edition pumps, produ... A Cult Bike Pump Those antsy for a Richard Sachs bike (his frames have an over-ten-year waitlist) can get one of his limited-edition pumps, produced by Silca. Photo: Courtesy of the Vendor
An Electric Skateboard The Boosted Board is operated by a wireless remote control and can go up to 18 mph. Photo: Courtesy of the Vendor
A Bag for Poop Bags Because it’s a judgy crowd over at the Washington Square Park dog runs. Photo: Courtesy of the Vendor
A Bed For Your Dog British bed brand Savoir made a dog bed to match one of its human styles. It’s covered in Italian brushed velvet. Photo: Cour... A Bed For Your Dog British bed brand Savoir made a dog bed to match one of its human styles. It’s covered in Italian brushed velvet. Photo: Courtesy of the Vendor
A Bike For One The electric Gocycle G2, the brainchild of a former design engineer at McLaren, just won a coveted Red Dot award. It’s super-light... A Bike For One The electric Gocycle G2, the brainchild of a former design engineer at McLaren, just won a coveted Red Dot award. It’s super-light and can be folded down to the size of a suitcase. Photo: Courtesy of the Vendor
A Bike For Three An apartment-friendly cargo bike (it’s only 16 inches longer than normal ones) that can be customized to lug around your stuff o... A Bike For Three An apartment-friendly cargo bike (it’s only 16 inches longer than normal ones) that can be customized to lug around your stuff or two of your kids. Photo: Courtesy of the Vendor
A Prancersise Accessory For the friend who thinks an ab workout is laughing at YouTube videos: very ’80s ankle weights. Photo: Courtesy of the V... A Prancersise Accessory For the friend who thinks an ab workout is laughing at YouTube videos: very ’80s ankle weights. Photo: Courtesy of the Vendor
Teaching a Dog New Tricks After four one-hour classes, their pup will learn next-level stunts like ring-toss and bowling. Photo: Buyenlarge
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