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| Your Knitting Bag |
Once you decide that you want to knit there are a few key items I highly recommend obtaining that will help along the way.
First things first, get a tote or a basket. If your not knitting at home a tote will help you travel and knit. I don't travel and knit but I still have a tote that I can keep an eye on since my daughter loves to get into things. I purchased a design your own tote bag at Walmart for 3 bucks. I didn't add anything to it but my knit stuff. But your first project could be your knit bag too!
Second, you will need knitting needles. I recommend obtaining several sets of double pointed needles (or a set of interchangeable circular needles). Unfortunately, Walmart is my LYS(local yarn store) so I have only obtained two sets of size 3 double pointed needles. And finally you need a set of straight needles in as many sizes at you can get. I was a lucky shopper one day and found an entire set of straight needles at St. Vincent de Paul Thift Store. A quick note: I am a very tight knitter and it's recommended that if your tight you should use metal needles, plastic is a bit smoother but they are still difficult for me to work with, and wood should be used for loose knitters. If your not into Thift Store Hunting joann.com carries these items at a good price. Also, my dollar store carries size 8 or 5 straight needles and dollar yarn. If your beginning you may want to check there too.
Third: Yarn. As a beginner I recommend a purchase of at least one skein of something you really like. Stay away from Fun Fur yarns as they are very difficult to learn on- save those for later. I use a lot of Red Heart Super Saver. It's cheap and I'm still learning.
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some different sized crochet hooks- they will be needed and are very helpful in certain knitting stitches,
a set of tapestry needles,
a set of stitch markers- I don't use stitch markers instead I use twisty ties from left over bread bags or the ones they give you in the box of trash bags-,
a fabric measuring tape- extremely useful in measuring your knits,
plastic bags- I use a gallon size plastic bag with a clipped edge to hold my yarn, it prevents dust, hair and what ever else can manage to stick to my yarn, just feed the yarn through the hole you created on the bottom and I didn't have to buy a fancy jug with a whole in the top,
other sites will recommend getting a knitting gauge tool and a needle size checker. I dont have these last two items but I am certain they are useful.
Fifth: keep your care items on hand lotion, lipbalm and etc. I have carpal tunel in both of my wrists so I keep my support "gloves" in there. And if you have a curious kiddo baby wipes will come in handy. I also keep my palm pilot in there. The majority of the patterns I use are in pdf files which I have transfered to my palm. I don't have to worry about losing the second page of the pattern and I can read a book if I get worn out from my knitting. If you don't have a palm pilot I recommend getting a folder and sheet protectors to put your knitting patterns in. The sheet protectors come in handy especially when you love coffee!
Two More things: You may need a lint roller and theres a good book called the the knitting answer book that you may also want to add to your bag.
I hope there are some ideas in this that will help you on your way! Good luck. And God Bless You!
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