Lolol, i’ve absolutely no idea what these are for. Marking pins? Mark what?? I dont think you need much guessing that these came together with my Tulip knitting needles set, lol. You can see those colorful tulips. I dont think i’ve opened the flap before also. Practically virgin needles. Gee… what am i supposed to do with these??? In all my knitting years, and i’ve yet to use these.
Used to protect the pointed ends of knitting needles. The bigger knitting needles wont hurt that much. These are for my larger knitting needles, say 4mm and above. It’s the smaller ones that hurt, and breaks easily too if not handled carefully. I hardly use these. I cant seem to find the smaller rubber point protectors. Must have lent them to my friend whom i’m teaching how to knit. I found that the smallers ones being sold now doesnt really hold on to the smaller 3mm, 2.5mm and 2mm knitting needles. The quality of the rubber is somewhat harder. Dunno, uses less latex and more plasticiser perhaps.
Also known as tapestry needles. Used for joining two or more pieces together. Can also be used to embroider patterns onto knitting. Have you tried doing cross-stitch patterns on knitting before? These will come handy.
Here are some Pony yarn bobbins. As i’m doing intarsia for my kids clothes, these will come in handy as i only need to wind the required amount of yarn onto them instead of twisting large balls all the way. Half the time, they get all tangled up and i waste lots of precious time untangling them.
Also picked up a packet of these Clover rubber point protectors for my finer knitting needles. I have some for the bigger needles but not for my finer ones like 3mm and below. I tried them on and they fit perfectly.
And last of all, three pencil-shaped buttons to replace the ones i removed from Gordon’s vest for use on Malcolm’s Birthday Tee. You see, i bought for him two buttons but found that i needed three. What to do…. get from his Korkor’s lohh.
So, today’s shopping bill came up to around Rm400. I still have to get hubby’s yarn on my next trip there. No time today as he was waiting outside in the car with the kids. He’ll rant if i stay there too long…. MEN…..
Finally saw a set of Clover crochet hooks that i really like. The shop showed me a few sets earlier. Also Clover crochet hooks. But then, they only contain either the bigger hooks in a set, or all small ones in a different set. In order to get the best of both worlds, this is what i bought in the end.
There are 17 crochet hooks in all. Three darning/knitter’s needles, a small ruler and also a small pair of scissors. All housed in a beautiful satin quilted bag. Costs Rm299. Tell me it’s worth it, lol.
Also got myself these 3mm circular needles as i dont have them in this size. These will be used mostly when i make my kids clothes. Cost Rm35 each.
One of the most important items to have. I have lots of these. All in varying sizes, material and length. They serve one purpose. And as it’s name implies, they hold my stitches should i’m short of needles. Or when i’ve completed a piece and have to hold the stitches at the shoulders before i join them together, or simply wherever i need them like at the collar opening. I even use them to mark mistakes at times. Some are still attached to my stashed-away projects. Most of them under the bed. I gotta dig them out one fine day…… dohhhhhh.
Plastic cable stitch holder in different sizes. I’ll use these if the cables are more than 2×2 stitches. I’m trying to find bamboo ones. The shop doesnt have it. Buying them online is costly unless i buy them together with other items. Dont they look weird to non-knitters. As long as they dont disappear, i wont be buying new ones. I seldom knit cables.
These are open-end stitch markers. Some call it pattern markers. I only use these to mark mistakes that i’m unable to correct on my own and requires the expert’s help. Other than that, i use them to mark my rows as i knit. I always keep a few of this with me in my knitting pouch.
These are ring-type stitch markers. I dont remember ever using them. I read charts pretty well and dont need them. Came with my Tulip knitting needles set. So, what shall i do with them??? I’ve seen many nice ones with crystals, metal motifs and beads. And no, i wont ever buy those 
That’s all i need in my knitting bag. A crochet hook for correcting mistakes, a retractable measuring tape to check my work progress, a pair of scissors to snip away odds and ends, stitch holders according to project requirements, and those colored round coiled cirles are stitch markers for “oops” events. Gordon picked out the Mickey pouch for me, what’s new, lol. These are just the few must-have knitting items that i never leave home without.
This is my circular knitting needles set encased in a beautifully quilted holder. Some refer to this as collar needles. Also made of bamboo. I cant seem to find the brand anywhere. Whatever, they are the same. Some are very long for knitting in the round or for open-front tops. The short ones are for smaller collar and armholes. I asked the shop and they said that it’s longer for sale. What a pity. Such a beautiful item. Costs about Rm400 when i bought it the same time as my Tulip knitting needles.
See…. each needle has its place in the holder. Didnt i say it’s beautiful. And so organised. Only one has gone missing over the years…sigh. What a waste. The ones at the bottom of the set are what’s available at the shop now. Sold as singles. Will update the price when i buy more next time. Of which i most probably will as i dont them in smaller sizes like 2.5mm and 2mm.
