Essential Knitting Tools and Accessories: A Beginner’s Guide

You don’t need expensive tools or accessories to begin knitting. You only need the most important items, which are knitting needles and yarn. You probably have many plans for future projects, but it’s best to focus on a simple project for your first one. 

Choosing Your Yarn

Most knitters recommend wool yarn for your first project. It is somewhat stretchable, which is helpful for the beginner. Yarn is spun in different weights. #4 is a good weight for your first project. Your stitches will be large enough to spot any mistakes with this type of yarn. You can then redo your stitches before you go too far with your project. 

Choosing the best color of yarn will also make your knitting easier. Dark colors are more difficult to see as you go along. Light colors show errors more readily. Even a solid-colored shade in a medium color will work.

Shapes of Yarn Skeins

Yarn is sold in different shapes, including hanks, balls, and cones. Regardless of the shape that your yarn is originally in, most knitters find it convenient to roll it into a ball. 

At ThreadandMaple.com, our worsted-weight yarn is a great choice for your first projects. It is hand-dyed in many beautiful colors. They are dyed in Canada and are 80% superwash merino, 10% cashmere, and 10% nylon.

Accessories Needed to Begin Knitting

Once you have chosen your yarn and the right size needles, there are still a few items you will need to begin. Here are the tools you will need:

• Scissors – Any type of scissors that can cut yarn will work.
• Needles – You will need needles with eyes that yarn can fit through. 
• Crochet Hooks – Sometimes, these are needed to use instead of sewing needles.

Where Will I Get Knitting Patterns?

There are many places to find knitting patterns. Craft stores or knitting stores are the best places to go because they can recommend a pattern they have used before. They can also answer questions that you might have.

Some large discount stores also sell patterns, as well as online stores. There are many websites that offer free patterns.

A simple pattern is usually the best for a beginner.

We List the Information to Help You

You may feel overwhelmed at picking out your yarn and accessories as a beginner. We know that it can be confusing to know which size needles to order or how many skeins will be needed. That’s why we clearly list all of the details to help you.

Your One-Stop Shop for Knitting Supplies and Support

Our website has been rated five out of five stars by our satisfied customers. Besides listing the details of our products, customers may ask a question and receive an online response. Photos of yarn skeins are featured to help you choose the best color for your project.

We can help you get a good start with knitting. We sell the supplies you need and label their details to help you know if you’re ordering the right materials. We love knitting and are happy that you are beginning your first project!