Whether you’re a beginner or knitted for years, there are knitting kits to suit all tastes.
There are many to choose from. I’ve researched what’s out there and made some recommendations for a knitting starter kit, beginners knitting kit, and knitting set.
In this post, I share the results of many hours of research for the best ones.
I’ve read suggestions from top bloggers and sifted through 5-star reviews.
Here is a list of the best ones I’ve found based on hours of research.
Table of Contents
- Knitting Kits For Beginners
- Scarf Knitting Kits
- Loom Knitting Kits For Beginners
- Afghan Loom Knitting Kit
- Knitting Kits For Adults
- Sock Knitting Kits
- Christmas Stocking Knitting Kit
- Baby Blanket Knitting Kits
Why Would You Use A Knitting Kit?
For Beginner Knitters
Our lives get so hectic, and we can’t afford to put time aside to knit! It’s very time-consuming, especially a project such as a scarf or blanket for your home. Knitting can also be very tricky! Some days you might be ready to give up.
Trying to balance your responsibilities is stressful! Knitting helps us unwind and relax.
For beginners, these are valuable pieces in a knitter’s repertoire.
Knitting kits are fantastic for beginners because:
- They save you time. Everything is ready to use
- Nothing is too complicated or time-consuming.
- Most projects can be created quickly
- Patterns included have simple techniques and stitches.
Projects perfect for beginners are scarves. A beginners knitting kit should be fun and enjoyable. Simple and with a repetitive pattern, an easy way to start.
For Advanced Knitters
Sometimes you want everything you need to finish a project delivered.
No need for the decisions you usually make – which pattern, yarn, color?
The decisions in a knitting kit are made for you. So simple!
What To Look For In A Knitting Kit
- Quality Needles
- Quality Yarn
- Easy to follow pattern with clear instructions
The kits featured below will suit a variety of levels from beginners, intermediate to advanced.
Knitting Kits for Beginners
Learn to Knit Dishcloth Kit
The Dishcloth Kit by Knit Picks contains everything you need to learn basic knitting techniques while creating a simple dishcloth.
The included booklet is made for beginner knitters and includes detailed tutorials with photo illustrations to help you.
What does the kit include?
- Learn to Knit Club: The Dishcloth, beginner instruction booklet
- 3 balls of Dishie Yarn (1 each in Blue, Clarity, Silver)
- US size 8 (5mm) Sunstruck straight knitting needles
- Yarn needle
Learning the basics of knitting stitches, such as knit and purl, can create a lovely first project. The kits below are specifically designed for beginners, so they include the materials required, including yarn, needles, and patterns.
Boye Beginners Teach Yourself Knitting kit
What does the kit include?
Boye Beginners Teach Yourself Knitting Set includes:
- I Taught Myself Knitting Book (Which shows fun and easy projects for beginners)
- 2 sets of needles (sizes 6 and 8)
- Cable stitch needle
- Tapestry needle
- Tally, stitch holder 1/4-inch cabone rings
- Gauge which will come in handy for your projects
Founded in 1906, Boye Needle Company was the first American manufacturer of crochet hooks and needles. They know a thing or two about knitting! Perfect beginners knitting kit.
Pros
- Has everything included to learn the basics of knitting.
Cons
- Remember, when you are first learning, reading a pattern is not always easy. Be kind to yourself and keep persevering.
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Knifty Knittings Beginners Scarf Kit
Knitting a scarf is a simple project perfect for beginners. The pattern uses a simple knit stitch for every row.
In your kit, you’ll find:
- 2 skeins of Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick and Quick yarn (80% acrylic/20% wool) in either Fisherman or Charcoal
- 1 pair of US 15/10 mm knitting needles
- 1 jumbo yarn needle
- Written pattern
- Video library access
Chunky Knit Headband Kit
This kit is perfect for a beginner or somebody looking for a fast, chunky yarn project. After you start, you’ll be done in no time!!
In your kit, you’ll find:
- 2 cakes of yarn, enough to make 2 headbands (80% acrylic/20% wool) in your color choices
- 1 pair of knitting needles
- 1 large-eyed tapestry needle
- Written pattern
- Link with How To Knit Video Instructions Included
Knitting Kits For Kids
Creativity Kids Quick Knit Loom
Easy to use knitting loom in order to encourage kids’ creativity and imagination. Create a beanie hat, scarf, purse, or other fun projects. Perfect for ages 7 and up with a view to increase their knitting confidence.
What does the kit include?
- 3 skeins of yarn totaling 90 yards)
- 1 handloom
- 1 large circular loom
- 3 assorted needles
- Assorted buttons and beads
- Instructions
Pros
- Once kids get started with a little help, it is easy to complete projects.
- Suitable knit kits for kids
Cons
- Getting started can be tricky, and children will require some help.
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Darice Set of 4 Round Plastic Knitting Looms
What does the kit include?
- Round knitting loom kit that contains
- Set of 4 round knitting looms in 11-inch, 9-inch, 7-inch, and 5-1/2-inch sizes in bright neon colors
- Clear plastic carrying case
- Plastic needle and looming hook
- Instruction sheet for a hat included
Pros
- Simple and easy to use instructions.
- Bright colored looms.
- Sturdy materials.
- Suitable for adults and children for a learn how to knit kit.
Cons
- You need to buy fiber as it’s not included.
Boye Round Loom Set
Kits for knitting. Make hats, booties, scarves, and so much more.
What does the kit include?
- Contains one 5-1/2 inch loom 24 pegs
- One 7-1/2 inch loom 30 pegs
- One 9-1/2 inch loom 36 pegs
- One 11-1/2 inch loom 40 pegs
- One hook
- One needle
Pros
- Able to make a range of projects
Cons
- Slits on the pegs. They take your yarn under the head of the peg, making it very difficult to grab the loop with your hook.
- Not suitable for lace weight yarns.
Readaeer Round Knitting Looms Set Craft Kit Tool with Hook Needle and Pompom Maker
What does the kit include?
- Full instructions included with 4 pompom makers
- Lightweight & durable
- Made of high ABS plastic
- Make scarves, hats, socks, shawls, and much more
- 4 x loom rings (5/7/9/11inches diameter)
Pros
- The loom is the perfect size for scarves and hats.
- Travel-friendly due to its small size
- Easy to follow instructions with full-color illustrations
Cons
- Limited usage to small projects like scarves or panels to sew together for an afghan, maybe an infant hat.
- Instructions included might be confusing without the help of watching Youtube.
Scarf Knitting Kits
Knit Picks Learn to Knit Club: The Scarf – Voyage
Complete a knitted scarf in four gorgeous colors in no time.
Easy to do and knits up quickly perfect for beginners.
Once you start, you will be keen to find new projects to knit.
What does this kit include?
- 4 balls of Swish Worsted Yarn (1 each in Dove Heather, Marble Heather, Serrano, and Delft Heather)
- US size 7 (4.5mm) Sunstruck straight knitting needles
- A yarn needle
- A handy instruction booklet with photo illustrations helping you every step of the way.
Pros
- Everything you need to complete a finished scarf
- Good for beginners
Cons
- May take a beginner longer than they expected
We Are Knitters Clover Scarf
What does the kit include?
- 3 Skeins of Wool (200 gr).
- 15 mm / US 19 wooden knitting needles.
- The pattern
- A Small Knitter’s sewing needle
- The embroidered label
- WAK Packaging
Knitting Kits for Adults
Chunky Blanket Kit
- All kits come in a 100% natural cotton, ethically sourced LAD bag stuffed to the brim with;
- Super Chunky Yarn in your choice of colour/s – choose your amount of yarn according to blanket size
- How To Knit instructions
- Knitting pattern
- (optional) Tapestry needle
- (optional) 15mm circular knitting needles
Together Again Blanket
Together Again blanket knitting pattern is fun to knit with bulky weight Color Made Easy yarn. A 24-row repeat stitch pattern creates an interesting texture and a reversible design.
Another great option of kits for knitting. Perfect to make sitting on the couch at home, lovely and cosy.
Find more inspiration on Lion Brand’s blog.
What does the kit include?
- One black and white copy of Together Again Blanket
- 5 balls Color Made Easy® Yarn
Super Chunky Outlander Cowl Knitting Kit
What does the kit include?
Kit includes all the products you need:
- 2 skeins of Super soft Silk/Merino by Living Dreams – Color: Ivory
- 1 pair of US #19 (15mm) Bryspun Needles – big needles with special speed tips
- 1 printed Pattern with Photo Tutorial and Special Handling Tips for ELEGANCE Roving Yarn
- Loop is approximately 10″ wide x 60″ (25cm x 150cm).
Pros
- One Size Fits All – finished Cowl is very stretchy.
- Craft Instructions are super easy
- Super soft yarn
Cons
- Not suitable for beginners
- CARE: hand wash and dry flat or dry clean
Bolero Jacket Kit
The pattern in the Bergere De France Bolero Kit-Dark Navy is suitable for beginners and uses Angel 50, a truly feminine yarn. This bolero is both timeless and trendy.
This kit includes three skeins of yarn that are dark navy in color.
Content: 44% Polyamide, 32% Acrylic, 24% Mohair
Care: Machine Wash Cold, Delicate/Gentle Cycle, Dry Flat
Urth Yarns Viva Shawl
Just a single skein of Monokrom makes this shawl with a finished wingspan of 60 inches! This project is knit from the top down in alternating sections of stockinette and an easy mesh pattern.
Keep your eye out for a sale at Jimmy Beans Wool.
What does the kit include?
- A skein of Urth Yarns Monokrom Fingering
Arts Sweater
Great beginner project. Keep your eye out for knitting kits on sale.
What the kit includes: All the products you need
- 5 Skeins of Petite Wool (100 gr).
- 8 mm / UK 0 / US 11 wooden knitting needles.
- The Arts Sweater pattern
- A Small Knitter’s sewing needle
- The embroidered label
- WAK Packaging
DMC Top This Kid’s Hat
Make a cute hat with a plush kitten topper. The products used in this kit are child friendly.
What does the kit include?
- 80g ball of multi-colored, multi-textured yarn
- Colorful plush kitten topper
- Soft stabilizing grommet
- Instructions to make a hat for toddlers to teens
- Fabric type is Polyester
Pros
- Easy to make.
- Clever way the animal heads attach to the hat, easily removable for laundering.
Cons
- Needles are not included.
- Yarn can fray or include knotted sections
Boutique Teal Yarn Cowl
What does the kit include?
This kit contains textured yarn and a pattern for a Cowl.
Finished cowl is one size.
Pros
- Lovely textured and colorful yarn.
Cons
- It is not a full kit with needles included.
- To complete the package, you will need a Size 9, sixteen-inch circular needle, a tapestry needle, and one stitch marker.
Koigu Venation Shawl
Designed to make the most of the Koigu pencil box set featuring 10 colours, Venation Shawl has simple shaping also keeps the project interesting.
It is inspired by the venation structure of leaves, and the autumnal colors chosen for the sample reflect this.
What does the kit include?
- 10 demi skeins Koigu Painter’s Palette Premium Merino (KPPPM)
Valley Yarns Masala Kit
Masala by Wendy Bernard features a twisted stitch rib that’s topped with decorative knotted stitches before transitioning to its stockinette top.
The texture patterns work beautifully in Valley Yarns Worthington, a soft and tweedy DK weight blend of wool, alpaca, and viscose.
What does the kit include?
- (2) ball(s) Valley Yarns Worthington (50% Wool/ 25% Alpaca/ 25% Viscose; 50g/174yds) in color #05 Fog
- PDF pattern download
Sock Knitting Kits
Splendid Soles
Kit contains:
- Splendid Soles book
- 1 hank each of Hawthorne Tonal in Astoria, Springfield, & Sweet Home
- 2 Stroll Sock yarn in Sapphire Heather
- 2 Capretta Superwash in Tansy Heather (pictured: Turmeric which was discontinued.)
Christmas Stocking Knitting Kits
Christmas Stocking Kit – Snowflake
What does this kit include?
- Yarn and instructions
- Alphabet Chart included for personalization.
Pros
- The directions are clear and the graphs are easy to use.
Cons
- Important Note: Yarn is 100% Pure Wool and NOT intended for the machine washing.
- Needles not included in this kit.
Googleheims Christmas Stocking Kit
What does this kit include?
- A full color chart, close-up photo and illustrated diagram to follow while embellishing the stocking
- 100% wool yarn, a full-color chart, an alphabet and embellishments
- Finished size is approximately 7″ wide x 23″ long
Pros
- The instructions are very easy to follow
- Gives a link for a video showing how to short row the heel which was very helpful.
- Nice quality yarn
Cons
- This kit does not come with needles or other tools.
- Requires US Size 5 and US size 7 needles, a beading needle, and a large tapestry needle.
DooLallies Christmas Snowman
Kit includes instructions for the toe to point left or right
Finished size is approximately 7″ wide x 21″ long
What does this kit include?
- 100% wool yarn
- Full-color chart
- Alphabet
- Embellishments
Pros
- Easy to follow instructions
Cons
- Needles not included – Requires size 5 straight or circular needles to create a 7″ wide & 21″ long stocking.
Afghan Knitting Kits
What does this kit include?
- Afghan loom is an “s” shaped loom that knits up to 60″ wide in one piece! contains 198 pegs.
- Made of high-grade plastic.
Pros
- Well made and sturdy
Cons
- Not very suitable for traveling as this loom is heavy.
- Needs to be supported on a table.
- Doesn’t suit lace weight yarns.
Baby Blanket Knitting Kits
Seed Blocks Baby Blanket
What does this kit include?
- 5/100g skeins of Fantasy Naturale, in color Turquoise (100% cotton)
- 24″ circular size US10 needle
- 2 stitch markers
- The Pattern
Pros
- Soft and cuddly
Cons
- No choice in color
DMC Hug This! Lamb Double Hearts Baby Blanket Yarn Kit
Enough yarn for a baby blanket and kit includes a Lamb plush toy. You many find this item on sale occasionally.
- Yarn: 100% Acrylic
- Weight Category: 2
- Weight: 7 oz, 764 yds
- Lamb Plush Toy
To conclude, Knitting Kits for beginners are a great way for beginners to learn how to knit.
Knitting kits for kids would make excellent gifts for young crafters.
Knitting loom kits speed up projects.
Christmas Stocking knitting kits make a beautiful gift for family members.
Soft and cuddly Baby Blanket knitting kits will be treasured.
You will be sure to find something suitable for your creations.
You can find kits on sale during certain times of the year.
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I’d love to make a baby blanket how will I know that a kit will be the right size?
The details of the knitting kit will give you the size of the baby blanket. A crib size blanket is normally 36″x 52″ Cheers Jodie 🙂
I’m new to knitting and would love to try an easy project. What sort of kit do you recommend?
Hello Louis, welcome to the wonderful knitting community. I’d give a bulky scarf a try. It is basic knitting with only knit stitches and the bulky yarn means it will knit up quickly. Happy knitting!