Product reviews
The ultimate travel kit.
Pack your yarn and pattern with these travel-friendly goodies and you’ll be knit-ready no matter where you are,
what you’re knitting. or 1 Planning a long trip? Buy this Addi bamboo knitting set with interchangeable tips. It contains eight pairs of tips in sizes 3.5-8mm and Addi Gold Cords.
£79.95, www.laughinghens.com, 01829 740903
2 These perfectly sized scissors take up hardly any room at all, making them ideal for when packing space is at a minimum. £3.50, www.cottontailcrafts. co.uk, 01729 822946
3 Make dropped stitches a thing of the past with Nek’s new, patented cable needles. Their deep, plastic curve helps balance the needle, preventing stitches from falling off. £4.99, www.meadowyarn.co.uk, 01986 784 448
4 Avoid stitch-transfer slip-ups (especially on long car journeys) with these double-ended stitch holders by Clover. The perfect safe place! £3.75, www.blacksheepwools. com, 01925 764231
5 Cast on cables beside the pool, or on the slopes with this extensive set of double-ended cable needles. Needles are between 2-5mm. £20, RachelGreencrafts on www.etsy.com
6 Keep on track on train trips with these super handy Zooni stitch markers from the experts at KnitPro. £5.45 for seven, www. viridianyarn.com for stockists
7 Stay stab-free and with a needle at hand with Clover’s darning needles and case. Ideal for those who like to make up on the move. £3.59 for a pack of two, www.loveknitting.com
8 Needle size rubbed off? Fear not, this sweater-shaped needle gauge will help. It’s laser cut from light Italian Poplar plywood too. £4.50, RJACKdotcom on www.etsy.com
9 Lock those stitches securely in place with this set of brightly coloured aluminium stitch holders from Lion Brand.
£5.26, www.lionbrand.com