Zen Knitting

The easiest to learn to knit on are about a size 10. That is the diameter of the needle. The larger the diameter, the fatter the needle. I recommend that size for my knitting students to learn on. Large enough to see what you are doing, but small enough to be comfortable to hold. You don’t need to spend a lot of money on them. Plastic or bamboo don’t slip. Get the cheapest ones to learn on. Good luck and happy knitting!

You might want to ask your Grandma what she thinks before you spend any money. She may have a specific project in mind.

Any size single pointed needle size 8 or larger would be good to start with. The metal ones are good and relatively cheap. I prefer the bamboo needles are the best in my opinion, and I really dislike the plastic ones.

As for yarn choices, pick a solid color worsted weight yarn such as Lion brand.

I am left handed and taught myself to knit when I was 14 and have been knitting ever since. I wasn’t lucky enough to have a family member to go to for advice and instruction. I am a grandmother now and have been knitting for 50 years.