KNITTING

Refer to the ball band (or label) which states the fiber content, weight, suggested needle size, gauge, and dye-lot number.

• yarn

• knitting needle

• stitch markers

• stitch gauge

These small notions are used to mark a certain number of stitches in a row, increases or decreases, and any repeats in your knitting pattern.

• yarn

• knitting needle

• stitch markers

• stitch gauge

This tool is a flat piece with a ruler marked on one side and cut out windows to easily measure stitches and rows.

• yarn

• knitting needle

• stitch markers

• stitch gauge

This tool—punched with holes or rings in corresponding sizes—allows you to identify it easily.

• needle gauge

• knitting needle

• stitch markers

• stitch gauge

Counter tool helps to keep track of the number of knit rows.

• needle gauge

• knitting needle

• row counters

• stitch gauge

Similar to a safety pin, the stitch holder is used to clasp together a group of stitches that will be bound off or worked later in the pattern (such as parts of a knit sweater).

• needle gauge

• stitch holders

• row counters

• stitch gauge

Also commonly called a "stopper,"

• needle gauge

• stitch holders

• row counters

• point protectors

Required in the process of wetting or steaming your completed knit pieces—this sets the finished size and evens out any stitches.

• needle gauge

• stitch holders

• blocking boards

• point protectors

Must-have item in recent years, popular among knitters of all styles.

• needle gauge

• yarn bowl

• blocking boards

• point protectors

Also knows as the "Knitting Nancy,"

• needle gauge

• yarn bowl

• blocking boards

• knitting spool