Comments on: Best yarn for baby blankets & knitting and crochet projects for babies!

By: Cassie May

Cassie May — Wed, 23 Sep 2020 15:01:26 +0000

Hi Joanne! I am not super familiar with that yarn, but my favorite website for this kind of question lets you look up yarn substitutions and here’s what they suggest:
https://yarnsub.com/yarns/plymouth_yarn/baby_boutique Hope that helps! 🙂

By: Joanne Garzia

Joanne Garzia — Tue, 22 Sep 2020 14:19:20 +0000

My favorite yarn for baby hats, blankets etc. was Plymouth Baby Boutique. They no longer make it, I would like to find something comparable to that yarn.
can you please suggest something similar.

By: Cassie May

Cassie May — Tue, 02 Apr 2019 18:29:49 +0000

In reply to Wafa.

Hi there,
This is not a yarn I have used very much myself. Acrylic can pill with washing but I would suggest looking that specific yarn up on Ravelry and reading some reviews from real life users.
Hope that helps!

By: Wafa

Wafa — Mon, 25 Mar 2019 15:03:29 +0000

Thank you for your recommendations. I’m fairly new at crochet. I need to make a soft baby blanket and I just bought Red Heart Soft but haven’t started using it yet. I’m worried about how it will put up with washes. I don’t want it to fuzz a lot. What do you recommend? Is it a good quality yarn or should I exchange for something else? TIA

By: Cassie May

Cassie May — Fri, 15 Mar 2019 18:17:48 +0000

In reply to Tara.

Hi!
Ok, so I think it definitely IS softer than the crafting cotton that people use for washcloths and things (and comes in way better colors). It’s definitely not super soft and squishy like wool though and it’s a bit stiffer than a wool or acrylic, with not as soft of a drape. I liked it for a hat, and it has the advantage of being safe for babies’ sensitive skin or anyone with a sensitivity to wool and easy to wash and care for. But if I was choosing for a blanket (and price wasn’t an issue), I’d go with bamboo. It’s softer and will make a cuddlier blanket. Hope that helps! – Cassie

By: Tara

Tara — Thu, 14 Mar 2019 21:30:40 +0000

In reply to Tara. *Rough*, not weigh

By: Tara

Tara — Thu, 14 Mar 2019 21:29:46 +0000

I can no longer get the lovely soft 100% cotton I used to use for baby blankets. The 24/7 that you’ve recommended … does it feel nice, or is it weigh like crafter cotton? Considering this or the bamboo, but had heard others concerns around care for such a high use item. Thanks anyone who has touched the 24/7 for your feedback!

By: Cassie May

Cassie May — Thu, 14 Mar 2019 18:55:15 +0000

In reply to Summer. No reason, I just haven't used it much. If you like it, go for it!! :)

By: Summer

Summer — Thu, 14 Mar 2019 18:20:45 +0000

In reply to Linda Williams. I totally agree! Any reason NOT to choose this!

By: Cassie May

Cassie May — Fri, 22 Feb 2019 15:08:31 +0000

In reply to Linda Williams. Hi Linda! Welcome! No, no particular reason other than that I haven't used it very much and I want to be sure I'm recommending things I've had experience with! But if you love it then go ahead and use it! :) Happy knitting! -Cassie

By: Linda Williams

Linda Williams — Thu, 21 Feb 2019 23:33:47 +0000

This is my first visit to your site, and I look forward to checking it out. Is there a reason you don’t recommend Caron Simply Soft in all of its varieties? I’ve made many baby blankets out of Simply Soft and have found it to be completely washable and quite durable.

By: SarahK

SarahK — Thu, 09 Aug 2018 18:32:28 +0000

In reply to Cassie May. I used to be a knitter and couldn't get the tension right for crochet. But after a bit of practice I am now a full-fledged crocheter! It is so much faster than knitting!

By: mimi

mimi — Wed, 11 Jul 2018 06:57:09 +0000

thank you for tips of chose material yarn 🙂 .

By: Francina Thomas

Francina Thomas — Sun, 27 May 2018 10:56:58 +0000

In reply to Leslie. never stop trying.... it is very relaxing

By: Cassie May

Cassie May — Tue, 17 Apr 2018 12:24:12 +0000

In reply to Heidi.

I haven’t personally washed it (used for gifts) but I’ve heard it can get a bit fuzzy after washing, but nothing too terrible! These reviews might be helpful in deciding about your project!
https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/patons-north-america-silk-bamboo/comments 🙂

By: Heidi

Heidi — Thu, 12 Apr 2018 23:20:00 +0000

Hi, I was so happy to see you recommended Patons Silk Bamboo because I love working with that yarn. I’m making my second baby blanket with it. Beautiful but expensive. I haven’t heard from the first mother yet how the blanket washed. Since you say in your blog post that for a baby the yarn must be washable, I’m wondering how you found this yarn to wash? Thanks!
PS. I’m wanting to try an intarsia crochet pattern with Silk Bamboo because of the beatiful definition of this yarn- it looks incredibly beautiful in row after row of single crochet- but I’m hesitant to try a big project like this if it doesn’t wash well.

By: sylvia habulan

sylvia habulan — Wed, 28 Mar 2018 03:30:03 +0000

Thank you. Very helpful indeed. My daughter is giving birth in October so I am starting up some projects for the little one coming soon. I’m excited to make a baby blanket, booties and hats. I think I’ll go for bamboo yarn.

By: Cassie May

Cassie May — Thu, 08 Mar 2018 19:40:12 +0000

In reply to Emilie. Not for a blanket, but I love it for a hat. I think it would hold up really well for a blanket!

By: Kay

Kay — Fri, 05 Jan 2018 21:17:56 +0000

In reply to Cassie May. I tried knitting & couldn’t get it right, moved onto crochet a number of years later & have never looked back!

By: James

James — Wed, 13 Dec 2017 11:11:50 +0000

In reply to Leslie.

Have you tried using a loom … maybe easier …

By: Laura

Laura — Mon, 06 Nov 2017 01:32:33 +0000

Has anyone used the Patons silk/bamboo and washed it in a machine? On Amazon it says to hand wash. Thanks 🙂

By: Pamela Shattuck

Pamela Shattuck — Fri, 03 Nov 2017 22:29:28 +0000

What yarn would you recommend for a baby blanket that will not get knobby ‘pills’ after a few washes. It is sad after doing all the work then to have it soon look scruffy.
Thank you

By: Cassie May

Cassie May — Thu, 12 Oct 2017 20:50:44 +0000

In reply to Lorena Ortiz. I don't crochet very often, but Lion Brand recommends an N 13 crochet hook for the Thick & Quick yarn. Hope that helps!

By: Lorena Ortiz

Lorena Ortiz — Thu, 12 Oct 2017 20:42:00 +0000

What size crochet hook would you use for the thick and quick yarn?

By: Emilie

Emilie — Wed, 26 Apr 2017 18:45:14 +0000

Have you used the 24/7 cotton for a blanket before? I like that it’s wash AND dryable!

By: Cassie @ Little Red Window

Cassie @ Little Red Window — Thu, 02 Feb 2017 19:06:01 +0000

In reply to Noreen M'Creadie. Sorry, I meant 24/7!

By: Noreen M'Creadie

Noreen M'Creadie — Thu, 02 Feb 2017 18:39:12 +0000

I couldn’t find 34/7 yarn on the site

By: Cassie May

Cassie May — Thu, 02 Feb 2017 18:06:22 +0000

In reply to Noreen M'Creadie. I recommend Lion Brand 34/7 cotton, it comes in some great colors!

By: Noreen M'Creadie

Noreen M'Creadie — Wed, 01 Feb 2017 19:12:37 +0000

I am looking for cotton yarn to make cloche style hats for children, the lady used yarnart begonia but I want to use cotton for summer

By: Cassie May

Cassie May — Mon, 20 Jun 2016 13:39:58 +0000

In reply to Leslie. Have you ever tried crochet? For some people it's a lot easier!