Knitting Must Haves for Beginners

As a rookie knitter, finding your way and choosing the right knitting equipment can quickly become a daunting task. That's why we've created this knitting kit with the most important knitting musthaves for beginners. We've gathered a varied selection of both knitting needles and extra accessories, so you're well on your way to launching your knitting adventure.

In the kit you get:

• 1 x Infinity Hearts Circular Knitting Needle Set of 60 cm with 18 needle sizes
• 1 x Infinity Hearts Double Pointed Knitting needle Set of 20 cm with 15 sizes of needles
• 1 x 150 cm measuring tape
• 1 pair of Infinity Hearts Embroidery Scissors
• 1 set of Infinity Hearts Plastic darning needles containing 2 pcs.
• 1 pack of stitch markers containing 50 pieces in assorted colours
• 1 pack of stitch stoppers/needle protectors containing 16 pcs.
• 1 x Infinity Hearts row counter
• 1 x Knitting needle measure

We have chosen to add circular knitting needles as your knitting will be gathered on the wire as you knit. This makes for a more controlled knitting process, where you don't have to handle the whole piece every time you make a stitch. It makes for relaxed as well as ergonomic knitting, where your shoulders and wrists are spared extra strain. The double pointed knitting needles are a great addition to this as they are ideal for socks, but also baby and children's knitting and smaller projects like potholders. The remaining kit contents help you keep track of loose ends, number of rows, stitch count, as well as protecting your needles and projecs in progress.

If you can't get enough of knitting supplies, you can also add the following items to your basket, in addition to the beginner's kit, to create your own ultimate 'Knitting Musthaves deluxe' package:

• A yarn bag for clever storage
• A pencil case for all your loose items
• Wool detergent for easy washing
• A yarn bowl to keep track of your skein while you knit
• Moth balls to keep bugs and insects away from your yarn and knitting
• A great mug for your favourite drink

Want to learn how to knit? Then check out our free 'Learn to knit: a beginner's guide to knitting', where we'll guide you through the process.