Thin yarn plus big needles = frustrating practice. Thicker yarn (in wool per the book recommendation) + big needles (plus a few tips from *YOU AWESOME PEOPLE* = much better practice results
15mm Pair of Beech Knitting Needles, 25cm Long, Suitable for Super Bulky Yarn, Chunky Knitting Needle, Single Ended, Chunky Yarn - Etsy
Giant Circular Wooden Needles for Super Chunky Knitting. – BeCozi
Hesroicy 2Pcs/Set Crochet Hooks Smooth Tip Wood Circular Thick Knitting Needles for Sweaters - Walmart.com
Amazon.com: 2 Pack Bamboo Knitting Needles Straight Single Pointed Knitting Needles 14 Inch Beginners Hand Knitting Needles for Thick Coarse Yarn Hand DIY Knitting (8mm)
Chunky Knitting Needles Made From Bamboo 25mm - Etsy
12mm (Size 17) Bamboo Knitting Needles - Perfect For Chunky Knitters – King & Eye
Size 17 Knitting Needles / US 17 / 12mm / Straight, Plastic, Single Point 12 Mm Chunky Knit Needle - Etsy
Naierhg 2Pcs/Set Crochet Hooks Smooth Tip Wood Circular Thick Knitting Needles for Sweaters - Walmart.com
12mm (Size 17) Bamboo Knitting Needles - Perfect For Chunky Knitters – King & Eye
Knitting Needles Plastic US Size 19 15mm Thick White 10 Inches Long | eBay
Second in a Series on Yarn Weights & Thickness
Amazon.com: JubileeYarn Jumbo Bamboo Knitting Needles - US 65 (30mm) - 24" Long - 1 Pair