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Want to find best yarn for baby blankets? These are the best yarns to use for knitting and crochet projects for babies and kids! They’re soft, durable and don’t cost an arm and leg, you’ll love them! What to consider when looking for the best yarn for baby blankets…If you’re looking for the best yarn for baby blankets, you’re in the right place! I have quite a few knitting projects for kids and babies on my site, and after doing so many, I’m kind of picky about which yarns I use. Every once in a while I’ll stray from this list because I can’t find a color I need and I always regret it. (and psst, these great yarns are great for all kinds of baby knitting and crochet projects, not just baby blankets!) While I can definitely support going to your local yarn store and buying some gorgeous superwash wool yarn for baby blankets if that’s what you like, to be honest, I have a hard time doing that for baby projects for a number of reasons. First, babies leak. Spit-up, drool, diaper disasters…you name it, it will get on baby items. So I want my items to be as truly washable as possible. While you can wash superwash wool (hence the name) you still have to be kind of careful with it. But I have tossed acrylic and cotton yarns in the gentle cycle in the washing machine and they’re fine. So there’s that. Plus, when you give a knitted gift to a non-knitter, they don’t know the right way to take care of wool, it’s easier if you just make it foolproof. Secondly, there’s the cost. In a perfect world, I’m partial to alpaca or bamboo yarns that are super soft, they really are the best yarn for baby blankets. But they can also be super SUPER expensive. And while I do want the softest yarn for baby blankets possible, babies wear things and use things for such a short time. I just really really hate to spend a ton of money on yarn for a baby sweater that will get worn 3 times if I’m lucky. I like to save it and spend that money on really really nice yarn for something for me or as a gift for an adult who isn’t going to grow out of it! (But listen, if you really love nice yarn, go for it, I promise I won’t show up at your door with the yarn police or anything.) And finally, both of my kids have really really sensitive skin. I can relate, I actually can’t really wear wool either. No matter how nice it is, I still find it itchy. To me, wool just isn’t the softest yarn for baby blankets. So that’s another reason I prefer acrylic, cotton, or other non-wool yarns for babies. It’s super super soft, breathable and won’t bother even the most sensitive skin. Looking for knitting patterns? Get started right here! My recommendations for the best yarn for baby blankets and other baby knitting and crochet projectsIf you want recommendations for the best yarn specifically for baby HATS, I’ve got that too!
So, there you have it, the best yarn for baby blankets and my favorite yarns for all knit and crochet projects for babies. Do you have any other favorites that I didn’t mention? Tips for choosing the best yarn for baby blankets and other baby knitting or crochet projects
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Welcome to Little Red Window! I’m Cassie and I’m a former architect with degrees in architecture, preservation, art and art history who’s never met a craft or knitting project I didn’t like! What type of yarn is best for a baby blanket?Yarn fiber: Acrylic, bamboo, superwash wool, and cotton fibers are ideal choices for baby blankets. The fiber should be soft and non-irritable to the baby's sensitive skin. Fluffy fibers, such as alpaca, mohair, or angora, may feel snuggly but may shed, posing danger to the child. Single-ply fibers are less durable.
What kind of yarn is best for babies?Cotton yarns are considered to be good for babies because they are soft and they are usually not too heavy. Most cotton yarns are machine washable and feel good against baby's sensitive skin.
What yarn is best for knitting blankets?The best yarn for knitted blankets is wool or wool blend yarn. This type of yarn best suits a dense weave pattern and is best suited for people who live in cool or moderate climates. If you don't want to use wool, a premium acrylic yarn is another great choice.
How much yarn do you need for a baby blanket?Calculating how much yarn you need for a blanket
Like, for a baby blanket you need 1.500 yards of yarn and for a big throw 3.500 yards.
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