The knitting helpers goes by many names: knitting nancy, corker, knitting tower....
It is a great present ideal for 6-years-old plus children. We searched far and wide, and these are the nicest basic ones we've found. These very smooth wooden knitting helpers include a wooden 'needle' to poke the yarn through if need be. Available in 4, 6 and 8 metal pin sizes, which would in turn result in knitting with 4, 6, or 8 stitches, with varying width.
Made in Australia.