First you will need one or two skeins of sock yarn. The number needed depends on how big the skein is; for an average pair of socks you will need approximately 285 yards of worsted weight sock yarn. I found it much easier to learn with thicker yarn and bigger needles. After you have the basic technique down you can go to thinner yarn and smaller needles. Think about kindergarten and those big pencils, same theory. You will need a set (4 or 5) size 7 double pointed needles. I prefer bamboo needles 5 inches long, however any size 7 double pointed needles will work.
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