Best Knitting Kits
Top knitting kits ranked by transparent trust scores.
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9.4
Excellent
We Are Knitters Beginner Kit
Ranked #1 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
#1
9.4
Excellent
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Ranked #1 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Premium Peruvian wool yarn
- Premium Peruvian wool yarn
- Video tutorials for visual learners
Cons
- Premium price for a beginner kit
- Premium price for a beginner kit
- Only makes one scarf project
Don't buy this if…
- Chunky wool knits up quickly but the finished scarf is very warm and may be too heavy for mild climates.
- Chunky wool knits up quickly but the finished scarf is very warm and may be too heavy for mild climates.
#2
9.2
Excellent
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Ranked #2 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Fashion-forward trendy designs
- Fashion-forward trendy designs
- Super-chunky fast knitting
Cons
- Limited to one project per kit
- Limited to one project per kit
- Premium pricing for yarn volume
Don't buy this if…
- Super-chunky wool creates a very thick fabric that is best for cold weather accessories not lightweight garments.
- Super-chunky wool creates a very thick fabric that is best for cold weather accessories not lightweight garments.
#3
9.0
Excellent
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Ranked #3 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Beautiful baby gift project
- Beautiful baby gift project
- Soft merino-blend yarn
Cons
- Blanket takes 20+ hours to complete
- Blanket takes 20+ hours to complete
- Limited color selection per kit
Don't buy this if…
- A blanket is a large commitment for beginners and many new knitters lose motivation before finishing.
- A blanket is a large commitment for beginners and many new knitters lose motivation before finishing.
#4
8.7
Excellent
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Ranked #4 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Very affordable entry point
- Very affordable entry point
- Includes needles and crochet hook
Cons
- Acrylic yarn feels scratchy
- Acrylic yarn feels scratchy
- Instruction booklet is brief
Don't buy this if…
- The included acrylic yarn is for practice only and the finished piece will not have the quality feel of natural fiber yarn.
- The included acrylic yarn is for practice only and the finished piece will not have the quality feel of natural fiber yarn.
#5
8.5
Excellent
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Ranked #5 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Premium Purl Soho yarn quality
- Premium Purl Soho yarn quality
- Beautiful curated colorways
Cons
- Premium price for beginner kit
- Premium price for beginner kit
- Limited to cowl project only
Don't buy this if…
- Merino wool requires gentle hand washing and cannot be machine dried without risk of felting and shrinking.
- Merino wool requires gentle hand washing and cannot be machine dried without risk of felting and shrinking.
#6
8.3
Good
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Ranked #6 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Pom-pom maker included
- Pom-pom maker included
- Wool-Ease yarn is machine washable
Cons
- Seamed construction less polished than circular
- Seamed construction less polished than circular
- Single color option per kit
Don't buy this if…
- This kit teaches flat knitting then seaming rather than circular knitting so the finished hat will have a visible seam.
- This kit teaches flat knitting then seaming rather than circular knitting so the finished hat will have a visible seam.
#7
8.1
Good
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Ranked #7 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Progressive 3-project learning path
- Progressive 3-project learning path
- Premium Brava acrylic yarn
Cons
- Requires patience across 3 months
- Requires patience across 3 months
- Acrylic yarn lacks natural fiber luxury
Don't buy this if…
- This is a multi-part kit and all 3 installments must be completed in order to build the intended skill progression.
- This is a multi-part kit and all 3 installments must be completed in order to build the intended skill progression.
#8
7.9
Good
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Ranked #8 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Weekend completion timeline
- Weekend completion timeline
- Instagram-worthy chunky aesthetic
Cons
- Very expensive for yarn volume
- Very expensive for yarn volume
- Chunky style not universally loved
Don't buy this if…
- Super-bulky cotton blankets are extremely heavy when finished and may stretch under their own weight when hung.
- Super-bulky cotton blankets are extremely heavy when finished and may stretch under their own weight when hung.
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