Essential items I need for every project





Having the correct knitting tools means no frustration and a fun, easy knitting adventure, regardless of your experience. Knitting accessories are not extras; they are necessities that make your projects hassle-free, well-organized, and polished. One of the best parts about beginning your knitting journey is simplicity, so, let's start and explore the essential tools that you need to create stunning and expert-looking projects.

Why do you need essential items?

Imagine you have chosen an intriguing pattern and the ideal yarn. When you begin knitting, you discover that your stitches are uneven, you have dropped stitches, and along with this, you lack the equipment such as a repair hook. So, keep the knitting supplies handy to avoid these mistakes and ensure your creative process goes well. Let's explore these things that are worthy of being included in your knitting bag.

  1. Knitting Needles: Your Craft’s Foundation

Knitting needles are, of course, the foundation of all projects. Selecting the appropriate size and kind of needle is essential, regardless of your preference for circular, straight, or double-pointed needles (DPNs).

Needles of various types:

  • For flat items like blankets or scarves, straight needles are ideal.
  • For larger tasks like seamless garments or sweaters, circular needles are perfect.
  • DPNs: Essential for knitting circular items like mittens or socks.

Premium needles of Lantern Moon are made of ebony, one of the most valuable woods, which are ideal for beginners. They offer the freedom to change needle sizes in the middle of a project in addition to having a longer lifespan. It is important to treat them with care. These wooden needles get moisturized from the wool yarn and will become smoother with every use. However, it’s important to clean it by rubbing your needles with the wax paper and drying them for at least 24 hours.

  1. Needle Gauge

Have you ever had trouble determining the size of an unlabeled knitting needle? This is when a needle gauge comes in handy. With the help of this useful tool, you can quickly identify the knitting needles' size and ensure they meet the specifications of your pattern.

Why It's Important

The gauge of your item can be significantly impacted by using the incorrect needle size, giving you a finish that is either too tight or loose. If you have a collection of unlabeled needles, have a needle gauge in your purse.

  1. Stitch Markers

The little but powerful tools that help you monitor your progress are stitch markers. These are essential for tracking increases and decreases, pattern repeats, and marking the start of a round. Lantern Moon offers Tassel and Meadow stitch markers that are easy to use, and available in various shapes. So, add some fun to your project, or pick colorful markers to make them easier to see in your work.

  1. Repair Hook

Every knitter's worst nightmare is dropped stitches, but a mending hook may make your errors seem like minor setbacks. Without unraveling the back rows of work, this two-sided tool is ideal for picking up stitches and correcting mistakes. To get back on track, insert the hook and slowly pull the stitch through the loops above it, row by row. So, practice using one on a swatch before attempting it on a larger project.

  1. Measuring Tape

Measuring or a ruler tape is essential for checking gauges and ensuring your creation fits the pattern specifications. Always measure your samples and work in progress to prevent unpleasant surprises when your project is finished.

  1. Darning needle

To finish your project neatly, it's essential that you have a darning needle to weave the loose end. Lantern Moon darning or finishing needles are available in three sizes that are made of ebony wood and featuring gold-plated joins ensuring your projects finish smoothly without splitting the yarn.

  1. Yarn Scissors

A pair of small, sharp scissors is necessary for yarn cutting. It is the perfect tool for all types of handwork.

The process of knitting is just as important as the final product. Having the appropriate resources with you guarantees a creative, pleasurable, and frustration-free knitting journey. Every tool is essential to your knitting process, from the accuracy of a needle gauge to the effectiveness of a repair hook.



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