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Inexpensive Gifts and Guidance for Beginner Knitters
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items A few items that are great for UK beginners knitters, inexpensive options that are budget friendly but great quality. Wer all have to start somewhere and these are the tools that will help your knitting journey run smoothly. I've been knitting for ov...
Great needles as the wood means the stitches will not slide off the needles as easily as metal so great for beginners as they help avoid dropped stitches.
KnitPro Fixed Circular Knitting Needles - Basix Beech - 80cm
This is a fantastic value acrylic yarn for beginners as it doesn't split easily. This is important for beginners as they will need a robust yarn that can take undoing multiple times!
Stylecraft Special DK - All Colours
Plastic sewing needles with a large eye so that yarn can fit through. Excellent foe sewing up knitting projects such as cardigans or baby knits.
KnitPro MIO Tapestry Needle Set (2 Small & 2 Large)
Stitch markers are a great way for beginners to keep track of stitch counts and pattern repeats. Plastic locking ones are cheap and easy to use for all ages.
Clover Locking Stitch Markers - Pack of 20
Stitch Stoppers fit on the end of knitting needles when the knitting is put away and stop the stitches sliding off the end. Essential for a beginner as without them, they may lose all their hard work if someone moves their knitting. (Affiliate Link)
Knitting Needle Stoppers Highland Cow
Cheerful stitch markers which are great for knitting socks and can also be used on crochet projects. The tin keeps them stored safetly. (Affiliate Link)
40 Rainbow Bulb Pin Knitting or Crochet Stitch Markers in a Metal Tin,
Stitch Stoppers fit on the end of knitting needles when the knitting is put away and stop the stitches sliding off the end. Essential for a beginner as without them, they may lose all their hard work if someone moves their knitting. (Affiliate Link)
Knitting Needle Point Protectors Stoppers Knitting Accessories, Gifts for knitters
Crochet hooks are great for knitters too! They help us pick up dropped stitches a lot easier than with a needle. These ones come on a keyring so they can be added to project bag zips. (Affiliate Link)
Mini Crochet Hooks on a Keyring, 3mm 4mm 5mm, Gift for Crocheters or Knitters
Stitch holder cords are super handy for putting stitches on hold when knitting jumper sleeves or for trying on garmets to help the knitter check the fit of the garment. The stoppers that come with them ensure the stitches won't slide off. (Affiliate ...
3 Knitting Stitch Holder Cords or Cables in an Organza Bag, Stitch Keeper Hollow Tubing, Accessories, Notions, Supplies
A really lovely and easy project for knitters venturing into knitting colourwork with helpful tips and a full chart. (Affiliate Link)
Star Snowflake Earwarmer or Headband Knitting Pattern Only
Some great free, easy & beautifully written patterns that are excellent for beginners.
Free Patterns — Louise Tilbrook Designs
Hands down the best tutorial page for nearly every knitting technique you'll come across. Super helpful for beginners as she is clear and easy to understand.
VeryPink Knits Tutorials
The legendary Flax Sweater. One of the best sweater patterns for a beginner. Comes in multiple yarn weights and multiple sizes, all for free!
Flax: Free Pattern. How to Knit a Top-Down Raglan Sweater
The Queen of Sock Knitting has a step by step free pattern and tutorial for basic socks. She even has a friendly Facebook group where knitters can get help and support.
Join the Sockalong! Free Pattern and tutorial designed for beginners.
No need to spend tons of money on fancy scissors just yet. Just a basic pair will do and these from Ikea are good quality.
MÅLA Scissors - A great basic
Fancy project bags are great, but to start a nice, simple and budget friendly option is best. Any tote bag will do really, even a carrier bag is fine!
HÄSTHAGE Bag - Keep your projects safe.
Yarn gets so grubby when it's rolling around the floor, trust me! A yarn bowl will stop this and your knits will have a lot less unwelcome additions! (Affiliate Link)
Spiral yarn bowl. Keeps your yarn clean!