Knitter's Tool Kit


Tools of the trade.  Eventually, you will amass an arsenal of tools and accessories.  These are a few of my favorites.

Needles:  I prefer circular needles for all my projects.  Interchangeable needle kits insure you will have every needle size you'll probably ever need.


 Boye Needlemaster.  Every size you will ever need.  The set is affordable and will carry you through most of your beginning knitting adventures.  Aluminum needle tips.



 Knitter's Pride DREAMZ.  Beautiful wooden needles with sharp point in every size you will ever need.  The set is affordable and will satisfy those that prefer the lighter, warmer feel of wood needles. The finish is slick yet will perform well with a variety of fibers.

Must have accessories: really indispensable gadgets to make your knitting life a lot easier.


Clover Locking Stich Markers.  These are probably some of my favorite markers because they lock and unlock for easy removal and slipping.  You cannot have too many of these.


Folding safety scissors.  Excellent product. Blades very sharp and ready to cut. Ingenious folding design makes them nice and compact for putting in your knitting bag.


Knitting needle gauge.  Very useful tool because, even if you are extremely organized with your knitting needles, not all of them come stamped with their size and over time, it is almost certain you will be needing a needle gauge.


Tape measure.  Another must have.  Knitting involves counting and measuring - often.

Tapestry needles.  You will invariably end up with dozens of tapestry needles.  My favorites are the aluminum ones with the bent tip.

Row counter.  A convenient way to track the number of knitted stitches and rows.

Knitting Bags:  a place to keep it all together.


Good compact bag. This bag holds a lot for its size, and has some nice features. There are lots and lots of pockets, a zipper compartment inside, a place for knitting needles and a pocket on the front to hold more supplies.  It has an elongated zipper that allows you to zip it closed without catching any yarn, even when the bag is stuffed. You can even zip it closed if you have yarn held in one or two of the Velcro(R) tabs.  This bag goes where you go and it carries EVERYTHING you need including patterns and magazines.