Before you invest in all the equipment below, wait and see what your recipe requires. It is not necessary to invest in all stick thicknesses at first, look at the recipe to see what is needed. Then you can always supplement as needed.
These things below are not all "need to have", but many of them you won't be able to live without:
1. Classic knitting needles are called jumper needles. I never use them, but they are beautiful. Many people think you have to use these if you want to knit back and forth, but you can knit both in the round AND back and forth with circular needles, which I prefer to use. They are more ergonomic.
2. Circular needles. Regular circular needles. Often comes in lengths of 40-60-80-100 and 120 cm (the length often includes the needles).
3. Interchangeable circular needles. Here, the needles and wires can be purchased separately. That way, you don't have to have all sizes of needles with all lengths of wires lying around, as with fixed circular needles, but you can change the wires and needles as needed. I always knit with these circular needles myself. Both when I knit in the round and when I knit back and forth. There are several different brands in both wood and metal, so once you've found some you like, you can check to see if you can save money by buying a whole set.
4. Scissors
5. Stitch markers. Absolutely indispensable when knitting, for example, raglan or according to a diagram. Helps you mark stitches or the start of the round. Never skimp on markers, they come in many beautiful colors. Some can be opened, some are closed, it can be good to have a little of each.
6. Measuring tape
7. Wool needles. Not very thin sewing needles, but slightly thicker needles that match the yarn.
8. Short circular needles. Can be used instead of double pointed needles for sleeves or socks, for example. Comes in lengths of approx. 20-40 cm.
9. Double pointed needles. Can be used when knitting small things in the round, e.g. socks, hence the name. Also good for sleeves and for use as pattern needles.
10: Needle gauge and gauge. Used to find out what size needle you are using if the gauge is not stated on the needle. They are also available in larger versions, some of which also have a gauge on them, so you can easily find out how many stitches there are in a width of 10 cm and possibly also in height.
11. Knitting mill. Perfect tool for ties that I always use myself. However, you can also use a knitting needle or knit them on two double-pointed needles.
12. Stoppers. Can be screwed onto the ends of the wires on interchangeable circular needles so that you can carry them in your bag without the yarn falling off. There are also various stoppers that can be put on the ends of the needles.
13: Round counter. Good for keeping track of which round you have reached. Good tool if you knit according to a chart.
14: Crochet hooks are good if you drop a stitch. It is easier to fish a stitch up with a crochet hook than a knitting needle.
15: Safety pins. Large safety pins that are good to use when you let some stitches rest. You do this, for example, with sleeve stitches when knitting from the top down. You can also pass the stitches onto a stitch wire like in the picture here, or maybe just an extra wire that you don't need.
A knitter never lacks gift ideas. Don't be afraid of a short wish list for Christmas and birthdays, there are LOTS of delicious "nice to have" items. Everything from knitting bags, knitting needle cases, knitting baskets, storage bags and much, much more. Here's some delicious inspiration:
Most of the items in the picture here are sponsored or purchased from: Knitwedo, Muud and Geo-Metry.
