- What Materials Make up a Good Baby Yarn?<\/a>
- Avoid these<\/a>
- How Thick Can the Yarn Be?<\/a>
- How to Know If a Yarn Is Manufactured Without Harmful Chemicals and Substances?<\/a>
- Baby Safe Yarns<\/a>
- Natural Fibers<\/a>
- Schachenmayr Merino Extrafine 120<\/a>
- Hobbii Baby Cotton Organic<\/a>
- KnitPicks Dishie<\/a>
- Synthetic Yarns<\/a>
- Hobbii Baby Snuggle Solid<\/a>
- Schachenmayr Baby Smiles Bravo Baby<\/a><\/ul><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\n
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What Materials Make up a Good Baby Yarn?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
I’m a big fan of natural fibers such as merino wool, bamboo, and organic cotton. These materials are soft and breathable – perfect for keeping your little one comfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Cotton<\/strong> is easy to care for. It can be washed in high temperatures and you can hang it out to dry or even tumble dry. Most commercial baby clothes are made of cotton.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Merino wool<\/strong> is very soft and suitable for most babies but it can be itchy for babies that are allergic to wool or have super sensitive skin. One downside of wool is that it can be difficult to wash but because wool is naturally dirt resistant it actually doesn\u2019t require washing quite that often. You can also choose superwash wool that can be machine washed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Wool <\/strong>by other sheep breeds than merino can be itchy when worn next to a baby’s skin but they are a good option for instance for socks and clothes that are not meant to be worn right next to the skin. Items made of wool need to be dried flat in order to avoid stretching.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Bamboo <\/strong>is soft, absorbent, and has a lovely drape. Bamboo can be machine washed but needs to be air dried to prevent shrinkage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
There are also baby yarns made of synthetic fibers such as acrylic. These are usually less expensive and can be machine-washed and dried, which is convenient for busy parents. However, acrylic pills quite easily and doesn’t breathe. In addition, it’s not the best choice if you’re looking for a fire-retardant material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Avoid these<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Babies will put into their mouths everything they can get their hands on. Mohair, angora, and alpaca fibers are all soft and luxurious but may shed, posing a danger to the child. Save these fibers for items that will be used by other than small babies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In addition, usually hand-dyed yarns bleed color easily so they are not a safe option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How Thick Can the Yarn Be?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The best yarn for baby clothes should be thin or medium weight (fingering or DK weight). This will make your finished project light and more comfortable for wearing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For blankets, you can choose thicker yarn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to Know If a Yarn Is Manufactured Without Harmful Chemicals and Substances?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you want to be absolutely sure that no harmful chemicals or substances are used in the manufacturing process select a yarn that has the Standard 100 by OEKO-TEX\u00ae<\/a> or GOTS<\/a> Certification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It means that the yarns have passed the highest standard, suitable for direct contact with the most sensitive skin, even babies and small children. They have been tested for over 350 harmful substances by independent laboratories and certified not to contain harmful levels of irritants, allergens, or carcinogens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Baby Safe Yarns<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Natural Fibers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\nSchachenmayr Merino Extrafine 120<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\n\nSchachenmayr Merino Extrafine 170 is super soft and super fine with a great stitch definition due to it’s multi-thread construction. Guaranteed to be free of chemicals<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You have over 40 colors to choose from. Here’s a free baby blanket pattern for this yarn.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Weight:<\/strong> DK<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Fiber Content:<\/strong> 100% Merino Wool<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Care:<\/strong> Machine wash 40\u00b0C (104\u00b0F)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Certification:<\/strong> OEKO-TEX\u00ae <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 <\/em>LoveCrafts<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n \nHobbii Baby Cotton Organic<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\n\nOf all the cotton types, Egyptian cotton is the most exclusive. It is famous for being extra strong, soft and incredibly durable. The long, exclusive cotton fibers are extra luxurious and are used for the finest cotton products around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Baby Cotton has been manufactured with respect for the environment – completely without the use of chemical pesticides and artificial fertilisers etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here’s a free baby blanket pattern for this yarn.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Weight:<\/strong> Fingering<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Fiber Content:<\/strong> 100% Egyptian Cotton<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Care:<\/strong> Machine wash 40\u00b0C (104\u00b0F)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Certification:<\/strong> GOTS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 <\/em>Hobbii<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n \nKnitPicks Dishie<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\n\nDishie is a hardworking worsted weight 100% cotton yarn with a tight spin and high absorbency. This makes Dishie not only easy to knit with, but extremely durable as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here’s a beautiful baby blanket pattern for this yarn.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Weight:<\/strong> Worsted<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Fiber Content:<\/strong> 100% Cotton<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Care:<\/strong> Machine wash<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Certification:<\/strong> OEKO-TEX\u00ae <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 <\/em>KnitPicks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Synthetic Yarns<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\nHobbii Baby Snuggle Solid<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\n\nThis yarn is thick, chunky, super soft and OEKO-TEX\u00ae certified. It means that the yarn has been manufactured with respect for the environment – completely without the use of harmful chemicals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Fiber Content:<\/strong> 100% Cotton<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Fiber Content:<\/strong> 100% Egyptian Cotton<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Fiber Content:<\/strong> 100% Merino Wool<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Merino wool<\/strong> is very soft and suitable for most babies but it can be itchy for babies that are allergic to wool or have super sensitive skin. One downside of wool is that it can be difficult to wash but because wool is naturally dirt resistant it actually doesn\u2019t require washing quite that often. You can also choose superwash wool that can be machine washed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Schachenmayr Merino Extrafine 120<\/a>
- Avoid these<\/a>
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