Whether you’ve just bought your first pair of knitting needles or you’re an old hand who wants totry something more challenging, you need to make sure you have the right tools.

Knitting is a lot of fun no matter what you’re working on, but a successful project requires the right mix of materials, skill, and support. To help you get started, here are the four key things every knitter needs.

1. Inspiring Patterns

Taking your knitting game to the next level is pretty hard if you don’t have inspiring patterns that can help you scale up your skills. If you want to challenge yourself to try harder projects and make even more beautiful pieces, it’s a good idea to find exciting new patterns for things like:

  • Sweaters
  • Housecoats
  • Cushion covers
  • Blankets
  • Macramé

Nothing feels better than showing off a knit piece that fits perfectly, and getting it right starts with having the right patterns and materials.

2. A Good Yarn Supplier

Serious knitters go through a lot of yarn, so it’s important to make sure you’ve got a good supplier. While many amateur knitters start out with materials they can buy locally, as you develop your craft, you’ll probably want to expand into premium yarns like Patons Classic Wool Worsted and Caron Simply Soft.

Getting high-quality yarn isn’t always easy, though, which is why a lot of knitters order through online suppliers like Yarnspirations that have an extensive inventory of knitting supplies and yarns in all weights, colors, materials, and styles.

3. A Yarn Bowl

One common problem that many knitters soon run into is how to keep the yarns they are using neat and organized. Unravelling a ball of yarn as you knit can cause it to roll all around the floor, getting lost under the couch of picking up bits of dirt and pet hair.

This can be especially annoying when you’re working on a project that requires having yarns on the go at once, so if you want to save yourself the headache, invest in a specially-designed yarn bowl that will make it easy to keep your materials close at hand.


4. Community

For many people who picked up knitting during the pandemic, it is a primarily solitary pastime — something to keep your hands occupied while you watch Netflix or talk on the phone.

But joining a community of knitters can be a great way to deepen your relationship to the craft, helping you develop new skills, master new techniques, and go outside your comfort level. Whether you want to meet new people or already have friends who knit, being intentional about participating in a community of crafters will make knitting all the more enjoyable.

A quiet evening knitting in the park or on your favourite couch at home is one of the most relaxing and rewarding ways you can spend your time. But before you get started on your next project, make sure you have the patterns, yarn, accessories, and friends who can help you get the very most out of it.

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