Choosing the right accessories for your knitting and crochet projects is essential to ensure an enjoyable experience and quality results. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced crocheter, this comparison guide will help you find the hooks, needles, and other accessories that are best for you.
Hooks
1. Materials
- Aluminum : Lightweight and durable, ideal for extended use. Slides easily through mesh.
- Aluminum with an ergonomic handle : Same characteristics as the previous one, but with a more comfortable hold.
- Bamboo/Wood : Eco-friendly and pleasant to the touch. Provides good grip but may not slide as easily as aluminum.
2. Types
- Classic hooks : Perfect for most crochet projects.
- Ergonomic hooks : Designed to reduce hand fatigue during long crochet sessions.
- Tunisian hooks : Used for Tunisian crochet, a completely different technique that falls somewhere between knitting and crochet.
Knitting needles
1. Materials
- Metal : Durable and glides well through stitches. Ideal for quick knitting. The tip is generally more pointed and recommended for lace projects or those using very fine yarn.
- Bamboo/Wood : Light and soft to the touch. Provides a good grip, ideal for beginners. The wool slips a little less than on metal needles.
2. Types
- Straight needles : Classic and easy to use, perfect for beginners.
- Circular needles : Ideal for large projects like shawls or blankets, or work in the round like sweaters, hats and cowls. They can be fixed or interchangeable.
- Double Pointed Needles : Used for socks, sleeves, mittens and other small projects in the round.
Other Accessories
1. Scissors
- Embroidery scissors : Small and precise, perfect for cutting wires cleanly.
- Folding scissors : Practical for travel and easy to store.
2. Wool needles
- Plastic needles : Flexible and perfect for children or beginners. The eye can be a little big so less suitable for more delicate projects
- Metal needles : Durable and smooth, ideal for tucking in wires in a professional manner.
- Removable Markers : Easy to remove and reposition, perfect for marking increases and decreases.
- Closed rings : Slide onto needles, ideal for marking the start of rows in circular knitting.
- Open Stitch Markers : Perfect for crochet projects, they are easy to reposition, but hold securely in the stitches.
4. Tape measure
- Retractable meter : Compact and easy to use, perfect for measuring your current projects.
- Classic meter : Simple and reliable, essential in any knitting or crochet kit.
- Ruler: A standard, rigid ruler is the most accurate tool for measuring samples.
5. Rank counters
- Manual counter : Simple and effective, easy to use.
We hope this short guide will help you choose the accessories that best suit your needs. Explore our online store or visit us in-store to discover our wide selection of high-quality crochet hooks, needles, and other accessories. If you have any questions or need additional advice, our team is here to assist you.
