Wm. Smith & Son Adjustable Right Handed Sailmaker's Sewing Palm

So, I don't know what the limits are for the gift, but if a 'kit' is available, you might want to include this special glove: https://www.amazon.com/Wm-Smith-Son-Adjustable-Sailmakers/dp/B00NB1DAUM This is for pushing a needle through sailcloth; it'll protect her hand pretty well from the accidental self-inflicted injury another person mentioned was possible. I've done that work myself, so I knew what I was looking for immediately when I read what the other person had written. Though doing some more searching, I think that they imaged the knitting needle have a sharper end. I believe that just heavy leather gloves would work fine if she is using needles like these: https://www.amazon.com/Weabetfu-Aluminum-Knitting-Straight-Handmade/dp/B08RZ2H5X7 Also, if they are steel instead of aluminum, they might not bend much if at all. Those look like a solid thickness.