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The Knitting Essentials I Actually Use
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Kylen Tennies
I've been knitting since age 6 (now 31!) and here are some of my favorite supplies or things I'd recommend for any knitter! Plus, feel free to join my knitting community on Discord! The link is in my TikTok bio. :) We share pattern and supply recomme...
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Needles

 
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The metal interchangeable set I have and LOVE. These needles are super smooth and have a sharp tip!
Knitter's Pride-Nova Platina Deluxe Interchangeable Set
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My wooden interchangable set! These were a perfect first set for me, since I preferred wood at the time I bought them. They're sturdy with a sharp tip, and don't dull easily!
Knitter's Pride-Dreamz Deluxe Interchangeable Needles Set
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If I were to buy another metal needle set - this would be it! I've bought many pairs of the fixed needles, and they are incredible! Very sharp tip, and the cable doesn't get bent! 10/10!!
ChiaoGoo Twist 5" Red Lace Complete Knitting Needle Tip Set
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Tools

 
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You need this yarn swift, it will save you so much time! I use mine all the time!
Yarn Swift - Birch
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Perfect for charts!
Static Notes - Finnished Knits
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My favorite stitch markers! I love that they are thin and locking.
300 Bulb Locking Stitch Markers for Knitting and Crochet, Bulb Safety Pins with option for Reusable Plastic Case *D10
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For trying on your garments or when you need those needles for another project! I use mine ALL THE TIME.
Knit Keeper Cord - Accessory Set
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For blocking every size of handknit socks! In my wish list because my other set only has 1 size!
Adjustable Sock Blockers - Pair - 3 sizes and Knee Sock Extenders
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This tool helps you figure out how long to knit socks for different sizes!
Toe2Toe Knitting tool for Sock Knitting, Kitchener Stitch and bind off Instructions. Knitting Tool for socks. Sock Knitting measuring ruler
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Needle gauge, yarn guide, kitchener stitch tools!
Knitting Tool Squares, Small Yarn Gauge, Wraps Per Inch, Swatch Gauge, Ruler and Knitting Instructions, Needle Measuring Tool
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Blocking mats! The knitting specific ones are much more expensive, so mine are from the hardware store!
Primary Pastel 24 in. W x 24 in. L x 0.5 in. Thick Foam Exercise\Gym Flooring Tiles (4 Tiles\Case) (16 sq. ft.)
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Cable needles! I like the wooden ones because they don't slide out easily.
Subabul Cable Needles - Knitting Notion made from exotic wood
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For weaving in ends & seaming! The bent tip is so good for getting into stitches!
Chibi With Bent Tapestry Needle | JOANN
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The best kit for making pom poms and tassels! Making them without this is tedious process!
Boye Pom Pom & Tassel Making Set | JOANN
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For keeping track of your rows! It helps if you don't forget to click it. :)
Clover Knitting Counter Kacha Kacha Red | JOANN
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Check your gauge - that's an order! :)
Elephant Gauge with Cutter - Finnished Knits
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These will make blocking shawls and garments so much easier than using 100 individual pins!
Knitter's Pride® Knit Blockers® Kit
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Project Bags

 
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A cute project bag, on my wish list!
A Makers Tote Bag / Knit Crochet on the go / Canvas project bag / Knitting tote
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A great drawstring project bag option!
Large Project Bag
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Classes

 
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Learn the basics of knitting!
Jump Into Knitting
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Learn to knit a hat!
Hat Knitting 101
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Learn to fix common mistakes in your knitting!
Saving Stitches & Fixing Mistakes 2-Class Set
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Learn to knit in the continental style!
Knit Faster With Continental Knitting (DVD + Streaming)
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Learn to knit socks from the top down with the magic loop technique!
Top-Down Socks Using Magic Loop
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Learn to knit colorwork!
Introduction to Stranded Knitting
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Learn to knit one of my favorite techniques - brioche!
Brioche Knitting: Essential Techniques 3-Class Set
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