baby blankets

[ttc]

I was wondering, can worsted weight yarn be used for baby blankets?

Thanks

[crochetluvknot]

I use ww all the time for baby blankets most of them will soften up after washing.

[ttc]

thanks. Will it make the blankets heavier?

[Addey]

WW makes GREAT baby blankets. That's all I use for my Project Linus blankies (that and I just can't find much lighter weight yarns I like...). They will be a bit heavier and even if you use the same hook, will be a bit bigger, but with blankets, exact gauge isn't an issue in my mind. I suggest Caron SS or the like. Some really like ReadHeart, but the verigated is very rough to work with IMHO. It does wash up a bit better though.

[Crocus58]

It makes them a bit heavier, yes - but if that is an issue, use a larger hook and a more open stitch. I love WW for baby bankies.

[zeropixie]

Worsted weight is great for babies and kids blankets because it holds up to all the washing it will go through.

A friend of mine is due next month so I made a round ripple with RR and Mainstays. After it was washed it was sooooo soft.

[misssmaggie]

That's what I use!

[V-Hooked]

I've used Worsted Weight and Sports Weight in my baby blankets and both yarns work wonderfully!! But for some reason I still like Worsted Weight yarns better.

[SweetLilRachy00]

I have used regular red heart ww yarn for my son's blanket when he was 9 months old. I had been given a skein and started using it. So then I went out and bought a similar color in Red Heart ww and so half the blanket is softer than the other...he loves it non the less.

 

However, I too have tried to use the verigated and washed it NUMBEROUS (10+) times and it wouldn't soften up for nothing!!! It was Caron Verigated One Pound or something. I was less than pleased.

[smokeyp81]

I use worsted for baby blankets almost exclusively. Of course I live in the "great white north" and it gets really cold here in the winter, so a blanket made out of sport or baby yarn just wouldn't be warm enough.

[ttc]

Thank you, I have so much more worsted weight yarn than baby yarn. I just wasn't sure, because baby yarn feels softer. thanks everyone!