Find yarn for your next baby project with our list of perfect yarn choices

10/05/2022

There are so many yarns available. Worsted or DK weight, cotton or acrylic. There are so many choices! How do you know which yarn would be perfect for your next baby project? 

We’re here to take the overwhelm out of it so that, now matter what you choose, your next baby project will be made with the best yarn for you!  

The 5 best yarns for baby projects this fall

1. Peques Acrylic Yarn

Peques is a soft, acrylic, lace weight yarn. Perfect for cozy winter hats and baby booties as well as baby clothes and other accessories. 6 balls will make a baby blanket.

2. Basic Merino Superwash

This DK weight, basic merino wool comes in a wide range of fun colors! Baby booties, ponchos, and jumpers will look great in this yarn! 3-7 balls will knit a baby jacket.

3. Baby Nature: Organic Merino Wool

If you buy organic, this yarn meets the Global Organic Textile Standards. And with its pastels and pale colors it’s perfect for any time of year. Think jumpers, cardigans, dresses, and so much more! 2-4 balls will knit a onesie.

4. Concept Essential Alpaca

Essential alpaca is a worsted weight yarn that is soft, yet durable. It maintains warmth while keeping a lighter feel, so this yarn is great for sweaters, mittens, or any kind of garments. 3-6 balls will knit a baby dress.

5. Merino Baby

Merino Baby is a sport weight merino wool. It comes in bright colors and is good for sensitive skin. Total Easy Care makes it easy to machine wash and tumble dry your handmade garments. 1 ball will make a pair of baby booties.

With so many great yarns available it’s hard to choose! Pick the one that would be suitable for the project as well as the recipient. Then you can pick a new one for your next project.. 

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You may also be interested in our Katia Baby Patterns