KnitFix Emergency Fix Keychain
Stitch savers are a convenient tool for fixing up dropped stitches, but not all are created equal. Now, KnitPicks offers a portable option.
Eucalan Wool Wash
This is a good go-to wash solution for working with woolens. As a no-rinse wash with a low soap-to-water ratio, this is absolutely worth consideration as your go-to wool wash.
Slap Your Llama Stitch Markers
These are good, general stitch markers for tracking which side of your work you are looking at, available at a highly cost-effective price.
Addi Turbo Circular Needles
While Addi Turbo circular needles are a more expensive needle than what you might find at your local craft store, they give value for the money spent. They are good if you are working with a “stickier” yarn, such as wool, that doesn’t necessarily slide smoothly over your needles. They don’t warp when knitting at a tight tension or doing fancier needlework, and I was really impressed by the join. The blunt tips are perfect for yarns that split easily.
KnittersPride Lace Blocking Mats
I think that these are good blocking mats, and they are definitely step up from blocking on home surfaces. The quality of blocking is significantly improved, and I would invest in blocking mats before I invested in a yarn swift or a ball winder. That being said, if you tend to block multiple projects at once, or block larger projects, I think you are best served by purchasing two of these sets. That’s a heavier investment for some knitters, but I think your satisfaction with your finished objects will be worth the investment.
Stanwood Yarn Ball Winder
If you wind more than 5 skeins/month, I strongly advise you to get a ball winder, and this ball winder is a solid place to start.