2. Supplies

Like most crafts, there are many types & brands for your knitting supplies. Here you can find the short list of what you need to get started, as well as tips for building your knitting toolbox as you develop your skills.

Knitting 101: The Short List

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Yarn:

  • Size 6 Super Bulky
  • Wool, Acrylic, or Wool/Acrylic Blend
  • Recommended: 
    • Paton's Classic Wool Bulky
    • Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick
    • Loops & Threads Zoomba

Needles:

  • 16" Length/Size 13 Circular Bamboo Needles
  • Recommended: 
    • Takumi 16" Length Size 13 Circular Bamboo Needles

Accoutrements:

  • scissors
  • tapestry needle

Knitting 101: The Long List

Yarn

Fiber Content

  • wool
  • acrylic
  • cotton

Needles

Type

  • straight
  • circular
  • double-pointed

Materials

  • bamboo
  • metal
  • plastic

Accoutrements

  • needle tips
  • stitch markers
  • size guide
  • yarn winder
  • knitting go-bag

 

 

Cecilia Lewis