24 Dec The tools that every knitter needs

Knitting is a popular hobby for people of all ages, and there is something satisfying about being able to produce knitted items from scratch. Whether you are new to knitting or a seasoned stitcher, here is some top knitting kit you should have in your collection.

Knitting Needles

The size of your knitting needles determines the size of each stitch, so having a variety will enable you to create woollen items that are either tightly or loosely knitted depending on your preference.

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Yarn

Yarn, or wool, is the material from which you create your knitted items. Whether you are creating a blanket, scarf, cushion cover or soft toy, yarn gives you a range of colours and textures to work with. You can get more inspiration on what to make with your yarn from a website such as www.woolcouturecompany.com.

Scissors

These are useful tools for cutting away the long tails of leftover wool from your creations, or for when you add a new colour of wool to the design.

Stitch Markers and Holders

Stitch markers are useful for marking a place in your creation, especially when following a tricky knitting pattern. These visual markers can tell you at a quick glance where you might need a repeating stitch to keep the pattern in order.

Stitch holders are great for when you only need to knit half a row, such as when working on three-dimensional garments like gloves. This handy bit of knitting kit preserves the unfinished stitches so that you can return to them when required.

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Getting Started with Knitting

Knitting is a fun hobby that is also good for your mental health, as explained by Happiness.com.

This popular pastime is here to stay, so grab your wool and knitting needles and give it a try!