Knitting Supplies you DON’T Need (& What’s Actually Worth It!) A lil influencing & de-influencing

Today, I’m going over my go-tos and what I regret buying. In this video, I break down the absolute essentials, the tools that are worth investing in, and the ones I personally wouldn’t buy again. Whether you're a beginner or looking to level up your knitting game, I’ll help you decide what’s actually useful and what’s just extra. A little influencing and de-influencing video, if you will. ☀️ Let’s Be Friends! Instagram:   / knitcheek   Goodreads:   / 118258523   Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/people/KnitCheek Email: [email protected] Videos Mentioned:    • The Ultimate Guide to Organizing Your Knit...      • Knitting Needle Organization Hack!  Fixed ...   ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro 1:32 – The Basics You Need to Start Knitting 10:16 – Up Your Game with These Tools 13:56 – What I’m Wearing 26:49 – A Knitter’s Hot Take 🔥 37:45 – What I Would Buy and Try Out ✨ The Basics You Need to Start Knitting: ✔ Needles (long ones work for many basic patterns when getting started!) ✔ Yarn ✔ Scissors ✔ Darning needle ✔ A pattern or an idea! 💡 Tools That Are Worth It: ✔ Swift and winder – I love the independance and speed ✔ Sock blockers – great for photos ✔ Small metal stitch markers ✔ Barber cords – deffenatly an upgrade from waste yarn. The inexpensive ones i just bought smal!! ✔ Pill cases – perfect for storing small notions (& cheap!) ✔ Blocking mats – useful for finishing projects/ doubles as cat scratchers ✔ Interchangeable needles I love both wood and metal – save $ in long run ✔ Moth-proof storage – protect your yarn! I forgot to mention this one. ✔ Science ruler – precise and useful 🚫 What I Wouldn’t Buy Again: ✖ Leather cords – not my favorite ✖ CocoKnits case – didn’t work for me ✖ Cheap stitch markers – me no likey. ✖ Old vintage rulers – cute but not always accurate ✖ Hand-sewn project bags – not worth it for me, more money for yarn! 🧺 Not Knitting, But I Love Having: ✔ Drawers to organize my notions and tools ✔ A basket for WIPs 🌟 Not Necessary, But I Love Them! ✔ Wooden notes for things I always forget (looking at you kitchner..) ✔ Gauge swatch rulers (I use them, but never rely on them solely!) ✔ Train case – great for keeping very specific projects organized ✔ Pattern stand – helpful for reading charts ✔ Blocking pins – helpful but not always needed ✔ Neck light – I use when traveling ✔ Oh Snap mesh project bags Affiliate links: I created an affiliate link for my favorite Sock knitting bag from Jimmy Bean Wool after filming and posting this video. I earn a small commission if you shop using this link—thank you for supporting my channel! 💛 http://shrsl.com/4ws39 🧶 Interchangeable Needle Sets: 16-inch Circular Needle Set (Dreamz Special) https://www.fabulousyarn.com/needles_... Lykke Driftwood 5-inch Interchangeable Needle Sethttps://www.amazon.com/Lykke-Intercha... ChiaoGoo Twist 5-inch Interchangeable Needle Set https://smartisans.com/products/chiao... ✂️ Notions & Accessories: Scissors Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXCJKJ89?... Small Metal Stitch Markers (CocoKnits) https://cocoknits.com/collections/too... Gauge Swatch Ruler https://www.etsy.com/listing/59946052... 🛠 Tools & Storage: Yarn Swift https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QQ9KCNT?... Ball Winder https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09XBNGC7D?... Blocking Mats https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08CHGHQSS?... Sock Blockers (Etsy) https://www.etsy.com/listing/70876035... Barber Cords (Amazon) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQLWKY2Y?... 📦 Storage & Organization: IKEA Moppe Mini Storage Chest https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/moppe-mi... Della Q Binder https://dellaq.com/products/hook-need... Thread & Maple Needle Binder https://www.threadandmaple.com/produc...