7 Best Knitting Kits | The Sun UK

Publish date: 2024-05-19

WHEN the nights draw in and there’s a chill in the air, it’s great to have a hobby that you can do indoors, cosied up in front of the telly.

So we've taken a look at the best knitting kits you can buy right now.

As well as a good pastime for the cold months, knitting feeds the soul, with the added bonus that you’ll get something useful out of it at the end: a scarf, cosy hat, cuddly toy or jumper, and all of your own creation.

Learning to knit sounds like a challenge, but it’s actually really easy to master the basics, since there are only two stitches: knit and purl.

All the amazing knitting patterns and designs out there are formed from a combination of these two basic stitches, so nailing them is a great way to get started on your knitting journey.

Knitting kits are great for beginners as you don’t need to worry about what wool or needles to buy and they normally come with comprehensive instructions that don’t assume you already know what you’re doing.

These simple knitting kits will help you to master the skill and create something you’re proud of.

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1. Luckies of London

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    • If you get started on knitting this chunky grey blanket now, you’ll be all set for cosy nights in when winter sets in.

    This knitting set contains seven balls of wool-acrylic blend yarn, 9mm bamboo knitting needles and a step-by-step knitting guide to help you through the process of crafting your own lovely 90x120cm blanket.

    The set comes beautifully packaged in a recycled cardboard tube and would make a lovely gift for a keen amateur knitter.

    2. The Crafty Kit Company

    If Daenerys Targaryen ever got into knitting, we reckon she’d fall in love with this all-in-one kit from The Crafty Kit Company.

    It contains everything you need to knit yourself this handsome green toy dragon, including 100% acrylic yarn green wool, a pair of 3.25mm bamboo knitting needles, polyester toy stuffing, safety eyes and full instructions.

    The finished dragon stands 23cm tall and has a spiky spine, wings and a curiously wistful expression.

    3. Stitch & Story

    It’s rated an easy pattern that a complete beginner could complete in a day but your friends will be amazed that you knitted this lovely chunky wool beanie hat yourself because it looks like an expensive store-bought one.

    Everything you need is included: 100% merino wool yarn, a pair of 10mm bamboo knitting needles, a sewing needle and a faux fur pompom, as well as the Eska Diamond Beanie pattern and instructions.

    If you already have your own knitting needles, there is the option to exclude the needles from the kit and purchase it for a reduced price, which is thoughtful.

    The Stitch & Story site features some handy knitting tutorial videos if your skills are a little rusty.

    4. Wool Couture

    If you’ve only just mastered the knit stitch and want to make sure nail it properly before you move onto learning to purl, then these cute pompom slippers are an ideal project.

    Use the included three balls of soft and chunky merino yarn and the easy-to-follow pattern to craft yourself this cosy pair of house or bed slippers for the winter months.

    Our photo shows the slippers made in Granite Grey and Cinnamon, but you can choose your perfect colour combination from a range of 26.

    You can also opt not to purchase the needles if you already have your own.

    5. Buttonbag

    Specially designed for keen kids who want a quick route into knitting, this cute little suitcase has everything they need to get them up and running, including wool, knitting and sewing needles and notions.

    In just a couple of hours, they’ll be able to make a knitted animal or a purse before moving onto a more challenging project: fingerless mittens or a fun bobble hat.

    6. Lauren Aston Designs

    You might be an amateur knitter but you CAN knit yourself a jumper if you choose the right project.

    This easy-to-use kit contains everything you need to sticky up a jolly pompom jumper in a choice of 25 beautiful colours.

    The boxy jumper pattern uses a combination of knit and purl stitches with just a small amount of shaping – and everything is thoroughly explained in the included instructions.

    As well as being a better knitter, you’ll also be an expert pompom maker by the time you’ve finished with this one.

    7. Wool & The Gang

    Knitted woollen cushions like this one will add a cosy touch to a sofa or favourite armchair in the cold months, so why not purchase this easy knitting kit and whip one up for home?

    The project will upgrade your skills too as it uses a tactile herringbone stitch.

    The kit contains two balls of Wool & The Gang’s easy-to-knit Peruvian Crazy Sexy Wool, pattern and knitting needles but you will need to supply a sewing needle and thread, cushion inner and a backing fabric.

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