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KNITTING & CROCHET TOOLS


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Ball winders are used to make a ball out of yarn purchased in hanks or skeins. The resulting ball of yarn sits nicely & moves without effort, while knitting. Most knitting stores will have one for you to use and some online stores give you an option to ship yarn as a ball.
Ball winders are used to make a ball out of yarn purchased in hanks or skeins. The resulting ball of yarn sits nicely & moves without effort, while knitting. Most knitting stores will have one for you to use and some online stores give you an option to ship yarn as a ball.
Primary tool used for crochet. Also used in knitting for adding skipped or missed stitches. Knitters use a crochet hook to add skipped or missing stitches without having to take your piece apart.
Primary tool used for crochet. Also used in knitting for adding skipped or missed stitches. Knitters use a crochet hook to add skipped or missing stitches without having to take your piece apart.
A tool used to measure gauge - the size of your stitches and rows based on the yarn and needles used for your project. A knit chek can also help identify the size of unmarked knitting needles.
A tool used to measure gauge - the size of your stitches and rows based on the yarn and needles used for your project. A knit chek can also help identify the size of unmarked knitting needles.
Primary tool used for knitting. There are 3 types: straight, double pointed, and circular.
Primary tool used for knitting. There are 3 types: straight, double pointed, and circular.
Use a soft measuring tape to properly size your hats, gloves, sweaters or scarves.
Use a soft measuring tape to properly size your hats, gloves, sweaters or scarves.
Easily make perfect poofs to embellish your projects.
Easily make perfect poofs to embellish your projects.
Art Sheers/Scissors A pair of sharp scissors that are dedicated to crafts or knitting will prevent fraying or soiling yarn. When making pom-poms or other embellishments that require cutting multiple strands of yarn at once, dull scissors will be difficult to use and may result in an uneven result.
Art Sheers/Scissors A pair of sharp scissors that are dedicated to crafts or knitting will prevent fraying or soiling yarn. When making pom-poms or other embellishments that require cutting multiple strands of yarn at once, dull scissors will be difficult to use and may result in an uneven result.
Knitting cables requires slipping stitches in front of back of other stitches. Cable knitting needles help the knitter securely pass stitches over or under stitches without dropping or losing stitches. A small, double point, knitting needles can be used to hold stitches as well - bamboo works best for this purpose.
Knitting cables requires slipping stitches in front of back of other stitches. Cable knitting needles help the knitter securely pass stitches over or under stitches without dropping or losing stitches. A small, double point, knitting needles can be used to hold stitches as well - bamboo works best for this purpose.
Attach directly on fabric or needles tokeep track of stitch number, the beginning of a round project, the front side of a piece, etc.
Attach directly on fabric or needles tokeep track of stitch number, the beginning of a round project, the front side of a piece, etc.
A blunt end needle (to prevet catching on yarn) used to combine pieces, hide loose ends of yarn or add embelishments.
A blunt end needle (to prevet catching on yarn) used to combine pieces, hide loose ends of yarn or add embelishments.
A tool used to hold a hank or skein of yarn while it is being wound intoa ball.
A tool used to hold a hank or skein of yarn while it is being wound intoa ball.
Holds yarn in place to prevent it from rolling away or tangled while working on your project.
Holds yarn in place to prevent it from rolling away or tangled while working on your project.

KNITTING NEEDLES

When choosing knitting needles, there are a lot of options to consider. Along with the shape of your needles, you should consider the length as it limits how many stitches you can make in a row. The type of knitting needles you should choose will depend on the type of project you are working on.


Types of Knitting Needles

Straight Knitting Needles


  • SINGLE POINT

    A great choice for new & beginner level knitters. Single point knitting needles are also a staple tool for knitters of all skill levels. Single point needles are easy to knit with and are made in sizes from 0 (2mm) to 50 (25mm) with a wide range of color options.


  • DOUBLE POINT

    Double-pointed needles are used to knit in the round. Double point needles are perfect for items that are too small for circular needles. For example, when knitting a glove with circular needles, the stitches that make up the glove's fingers become too tight to be worked around the circular needles.



Circular Knitting Needles

Circular needles are the best choice for knitting in the round and also can be used for knitting flat pieces as well. They consist of a knitting needle on each end with a cord joining them. These are used for projects like hats, sweaters, socks, sleeves, mittens and more.


Cable Needles

Knitting cables (cabling) adds twists to your pattern. Without a cable needle, cabling involves rearranging stitches by allowing them to slip off the needle and catching them again. This technique takes practice but is not as daunting as it seems! Typically, cable needles have a bend in the middle, like a fishing hook, but also can be U-shaped, straight or safety-pin shaped.



Knitting Needles - Materials

Bamboo Knitting Needles

Bamboo knitting needles are great for beginners. Your yarn will not fall off the needles as easily as metal knitting needles. Many knitters prefer bamboo knitting needles over metal for projects that require yarn to stick in place to the needle, such as cabling needles. While bamboo is a sustainable, eco-friendly material, they are more prone to breaking when working with tight stitches.





Metal Knitting Needles (Aluminum)

Metal knitting needles are typically made of aluminum. Aluminum knitting needles provide a smooth surface for yarn to slide over and are great for knitters who make tight stitches. Metal needles are less likely to snag or catch rogue sections of multi-ply yarn. Metal needles are extremely durable but they are heavier, cold, lack flexibility & make clicking sounds while knitting.




Carbon Fiber Knitting Needles

Knitting cables (cabling) adds twists to your pattern. Without a cable needle, cabling involves rearranging stitches by allowing them to slip off the needle and catching them again. This technique takes practice but is not as daunting as it seems! Typically, cable needles have a bend in the middle, like a fishing hook, but also can be U-shaped, straight or safety-pin shaped.