Gah, I suck. I should have replied to this, um, a month ago! I searched back for it today because I suddenly remembered I hadn't given you an answer.
What I've advised is this: straight or circular needles, whichever you prefer, of a size you're comfortable knitting aran weight wool. It is better to learn this technique with wooden or bamboo needles, but don't buy them special if you prefer knitting on metal; you'll just have some stitch slippage at the beginning. Go ahead and start a swatch with 20-30 stitches cast on (you could really do it on the train/in the car). It just needs to be straight stocking stitch with maybe some garter stitch on the sides for straightening. The shop provides wool and needles for the beginning class, but they're not great quality, so bring needles and wool you're comfortable with.
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Date: 2008-04-22 01:18 pm (UTC)What I've advised is this: straight or circular needles, whichever you prefer, of a size you're comfortable knitting aran weight wool. It is better to learn this technique with wooden or bamboo needles, but don't buy them special if you prefer knitting on metal; you'll just have some stitch slippage at the beginning. Go ahead and start a swatch with 20-30 stitches cast on (you could really do it on the train/in the car). It just needs to be straight stocking stitch with maybe some garter stitch on the sides for straightening. The shop provides wool and needles for the beginning class, but they're not great quality, so bring needles and wool you're comfortable with.
See you on Saturday!