Simply Knitting - UK (2021-04)

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Whether you’re starting out, looking for the next big thing, or just love to indulge in

knitting gifts, our ultimate tool guide is the best place to whet your appetite!

1

Straight needle set

Ok, so you don’t need a complete

set of straight needles

immediately, a few pairs of needles will

do at first, but a complete set like this

makes the perfect birthday gift, and

sets you off on the right foot!

Lykke 35cm Indigo Straight Needle

Set, £149.99

6

Tape measure

This trusty tool is essential for

measuring all sorts of knitted

lengths. Mr Foxy Tape Measure, Mrs

Handmade on http://www.etsy.com, £4.95

8

Stitch markers

Use these pretty essentials

for marking repeats, the

start of rounds or where to line up

sleeves in your knitting.

Set of Stitch Markers,

EweMomma on http://www.etsy.

com, £5.95

2

Organiser Many knitters start by

jotting notes around the edge of the

pattern, but having your own

organiser means you can keep your patterns

clean and stay one step ahead!

http://www.popcornandcrocodiles.co.uk, £21

3

Stitch holders

If you need to hold

stitches from your

knitted shoulders or neckline,

stitch holders are your best

friend. In most cases you can

knit straight from them too!

4

Needle gauge

When you’re keen to

double check, or the

sizes have rubbed off your

needles, this gem is essential.

KnitPro Needle Gauge, £1.95,

http://www.knitpro.eu for stockists

9

Crochet hook

Keep a crochet hook

on hand for picking

up any dropped stitches mid

project. You’ll soon become

a dropped stitch expert!

Clover Armour Crochet

Hooks, £5.99

The basics

7

Knitting bag

Once your knitting

addiction kicks in,

you’ll want to take your

knits with you everywhere!

A project-sized knitting bag

keeps everything you need

close at hand. Roll Top Bag

from http://www.kellyconnor

designs.com, £27.95

You’ll need most of

these goodies to get

your hobby started!

for your knitting kit

5

Small sharp scissors

A small pair of scissors, kept

just for knitting, is ideal for

packing away and taking when on the

move. Hemline Stork Scissors from

http://www.lovecrafts.com, £6.95

Simply

loves