Beech circular needles, 4mm, 80cm
A smooth join and a flexible cable. The size we use for Bramble DK.
£14
The drawer
Needles & notions
Nothing here is a gadget. These are the tools we put in a beginner’s hands and the ones we keep for ourselves.
Needles
Beech circular needles, 5mm, 80cm
Useful for aran and for anyone who knits firmly in DK.
£14
Double-pointed needles, 2.25mm set of five
For socks. Beech, with a gentle point.
£16
Double-pointed needles, 4mm set of five
For mitts, sleeves and hat crowns.
£16
Tools
Stitch marker tin, 30 rings
Mixed sizes, none of them so tight they snag a DK.
£6
Tapestry needles, set of three
Blunt tips for sewing seams and weaving ends.
£3.50
Tape measure
150cm, with centimetres on both edges. Retract it gently.
£4
Row counter ring
Sits on a needle. Click it at the end of the row, not halfway.
£5
Folding scissors
Small enough for a project bag, sharp enough for wool.
£9
Wool wash, 100ml
A no-rinse wash for swatches and finished knits. Demo bottle, not a real brand.
£8
Blocking mats, set of four
Interlocking foam mats with a 2.5cm grid. Store them flat if you can.
£28
Bags
Project bag, waxed cotton
Drawstring, with a slip pocket for needles. Made for us in small runs.
£22