KNITTING KIT FOR BEGINNERS
Purchasing a knitting kit designed for beginners is very helpful for new knitters. Some kits will include all of the items necessary to complete a certain project. For example, a popular first project is usually a scarf. With countless companies offering these scarf kits at any price imaginable, a beginner will have plenty of choices. One of the most popular scarf knitting kits on the market is designed to produce a “fluffy” scarf; these should be avoided as a first project. While they may be suitable for a second or third project, they contain a very fluffy yarn which may be confusing for a beginner. As mentioned before, it is best to seek a kit with a smaller and more smooth yarn. Also it is important to be certain that the needles are between a size 6 and 9. The finished project should ideally be something fairly small and either square or rectangular in shape. Remembering these key tips will ensure the experience is not discouraging.
Another type of kit popular for beginners is a beginner’s knitting tool kit. These kits are easily found in just about any fabric store or discount store. Some tool kits have tools of very poor quality; these should be avoided. It is best to seek a tool kit which will provide not only quality tools, but the best ones suited for a beginner.
One of the most popular and highly recommended quality kits is manufactured by a company called Boye. On the package, the title “I Taught Myself Knitting” will be seen, specifying that it is intended for beginners. It contains a detailed instruction book, a size 6 and 8 pair of needles, knitting gauge, cabone rings, tapestry yarn needles, cable-stitch needles, yarn tally and point protectors. The kit is easily found on Amazon.com or in almost any large fabric store, such as JoAnn Fabrics. This kit has the advantage of including the highest quality of tools needed for not only the initial project, but future projects also. The detailed and helpful instruction book provided is one of the most understandable and concise; many people have highly ranked this kit, which is the reason why it is one of the best-selling kits on the market today.