Recommended Straight Needles: Size 10 Birch Needles by Brittany Needles

Birchwood knitting needles are a great beginner knitting needle. Avoid the cheap aluminum knitting needles found at craft stores (or at least invest in a pair of wooden needles as soon as you can). You will enjoy the movements and stitchwork of knitting so much more when you're not battling with cheap products.