Another important consideration for choosing the right yarn for a baby project is the weight of the yarn. Again, a lot of initial considerations go into making a good choice: for example, climate where baby lives, ease of care, and the look of the finished piece.
Yarn weight is the measure of thickness of the yarn, which affects the drape, gauge, and finish of your baby project. Generally, “baby” or “DK” (double knitting) is recommended for use when making baby clothes. These yarn weights are lighter and more delicate, creating a soft and comfortable fabric for baby’s sensitive skin (especially when combined with the right fibers). It’s this combination of fiber and thickness that directly affects the care instructions and overall durability of yarn (as well as the size of the crochet hook and/or knitting needles you’ll use for the project).
Worsted weight yarn is a medium weight yarn that is slightly thicker than baby or DK weight yarn. It’s a popular choice for a lot of different types of crochet and knit projects, but sometimes can be too thick or not drape-y enough for a baby item. But, if baby does live in a colder climate, worsted weight yarn can create a warm outer garment or blanket that’ll get a lot of use. Be sure to follow the care instructions to ensure that the item is safe and comfortable for baby.
In my next post, we’ll explore some good combinations of yarn weight and fibers to make a baby hat, which might be the first project in creating baby’s first year wardrobe that you want to undertake because it’s a great newborn gift and shouldn’t take too long to make.
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