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The most important things you need to start are a pair of needles, some yarn, and patience. Here is an overview of the basic equipment you need.
As a beginner, we recommend bamboo needles in size 4-5 mm. The bamboo surface provides more friction, so the stitches slide less than on metal needles. This gives you better control when learning your first stitches.
Start with a DK or Worsted yarn (gauge 20-22 stitches per 10 cm) in a light color. Light yarn makes it much easier to see your stitches, and thicker yarn gives faster results and is easier to handle.
We recommend a knitted dishcloth as your first project. You only need to know three things: casting on, knit stitches, and binding off. It's a small and manageable project that gives a quick sense of achievement!
Yarn comes in different thicknesses, often called "weights". This table helps you understand what the different terms mean and which needles are usually used.
32-40 masker per 10 cm
1.5-2.25 mm
28-32 masker per 10 cm
2.25-3.25 mm
24-26 masker per 10 cm
3.25-3.75 mm
21-24 masker per 10 cm
3.75-4.5 mm
16-20 masker per 10 cm
4.5-5.5 mm
12-15 masker per 10 cm
5.5-8 mm
7-11 masker per 10 cm
8-12.75 mm