Needle Art Tools & Accessories

Want to Start with Needle Art? Discover the Essentials You Will Need at Spotlight?

Needle art is a popular craft, but it does require the right crafting supplies. Today, we discuss the essentials you will need for your needle art projects. So, read on to discover which supplies you must obtain at Spotlight.

What Is the First Thing I Will Need for Needle Art?

One of the first things you will need for needle art is a knitting loom. With a knitting loom, you can make some projects a lot easier and quicker - this includes some scarfs, hats, sleeves, leggings, and much more.

We must mention that there are different types of looms available. For example, if you are focussed on crochet more than knitting, then you could benefit more from other types of looms. However, when you are just starting out with needle art, choosing the right loom might seem a little daunting.

To decide which loom could be useful for your future projects, it could be useful to start with a beginner pattern and learn some of the techniques mentioned in that pattern. You could also pick up some tutorial patterns available at Spotlight, which can help you get familiar with techniques and could provide you with an idea about which loom is most suitable.

What Is the Second Thing I Will Need for Needle Art?

Customers interested in needle art will also need some patterns for their needle art projects. There are countless patterns available at Spotlight stores, enabling you to make things such as socks, sweaters, tea cozies and loads more.

What Is the Third Thing I Will Need for Needle Art?

Before you start on your needle art project, you must decide which needle art you will focus on. Common types of needle art include crochet and knitting, but embroidery is also an option. Based on the type of needle art you will be focussing on, you will need some matching knitting needles, crochet hooks, or even embroidery needles.

Once you have chosen the type of needle art, you will need the matching pattern too. At Spotlight, customers can find patterns for knitting, crochet, and embroidery, giving customers everything they need to get their project started.

How Do I Choose the Right Needles or Crochet Hooks for My Project?

This is question we get a lot at Spotlight, because beginners often struggle finding the right knitting needles, embroidery needles, and crochet hooks. The answer to the question is simple though, because you can easily determine which knitting needles, crochet hooks, and embroidery needles you will need by looking at your other crafting supplies.

One of the ways you could determine the type and size of needles you will need is by looking at the ball of yarn you will use. The yarn usually has the recommended needle type and size mentioned on the label, which should give beginners a better idea of the best needles to use for their project.

For other projects such as embroidery and crochet, customers could look at the pattern they have obtained for the project. The pattern will always mention the supplies you need for the project. In some cases, you can buy a kit - this includes your patterns as well as needles and other supplies you need.

Where Can I Find Supplies for Crochet, Knitting, and Embroidery?

At Spotlight, customers can find separate sections for all these crafts. Of course, our range is not limited to supplies for crochet, knitting, and embroidery, since we also provide suitable supplies for other crafts. So, for all your crafting needs, be sure to stop by at Spotlight!