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Buyer's Guides

Spec-based gear recommendations. No hands-on testing claimed.

• Best knitting needles for beginners

  Buy a single pair of US 8 (5.0mm) bamboo needles. Bamboo grips yarn, so stitches slide off less while you're still learning.

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• Best yarn for beginners

  Buy a smooth, light-coloured, worsted-weight wool or wool blend. Plied wool shows your stitches clearly and doesn't split under blunt needle tips.

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