If you want to be a regular at knitting then right size and amount of knitting needles are important. For different items and yarn you need different sizes of needles. There are three kinds of knitting needles; circular, straight and double pointed. Bamboo, metal, plastic and rose wood needles are most commonly found. Depending on the preference based on smoothness, weight and durability, one can decide on the material of the needle.
But make sure that you have good knitting needle sets so that you can take up any knitting project easily.
Lion brand yarns are good quality knitting and crochet yarns. In America, it is a very popular brand. Lion Brand Yarn Company has been in existence for more than 100 years and they are known for their outstanding quality. With changing needs, and styles, the company has always kept themselves abreast with the choice of the youth. Lion brand yarns are of many types; basically 6, according to their weights. Superfine yarn is a very light weight yarn, ideal for baby wear and light items. The second category is the Fine yarn which can be used for light sweaters, throws. For light weight baby and adult garments, Light double knit yarn is recommended. Medium worsted weight yarn is mostly used for crocheting and knitting adult garments and throws. Last two categories are chunky and super chunky yarn which are thick yarns and used for heavy weight items like throws, scarves, hats.