Baby yarn

[AuroraBora]

Any recommendations? Just found out an old school friend is pregnant and I'd like to crochet her a blanket. I don't have any good wool shops near me so I'll have to buy online.

I assume I want acrylic so it's washable?

Thanks!

[WhatWouldLeslieKnopeDo]

I'm making a baby blanket using Sirdar Snuggly at the moment. It seems quite soft and comes in a good range of colours.

In the past I've also used Stylecraft Special.

[GetMeOut]

Baby Cashmerino ( Rowan) is lovely if you want to push the boat out.....

[GetMeOut]

Sorry - Debbie Bliss ( not Rowan ) and it is machine washable.

[liz70]

I hear good things about JC Brett Flutterby, though I ve no personal experience.

[opinionatedfreak]

I'be used a lot of baby cashmerino it is pretty nice.
I loathe sirdar snuggly.
These days I mostly use Wollmeise DK for baby blankets - it is merino and goes in the washing machine on a low heat (eg30 degrees).

[AuroraBora]

Ooh forgot I posted this!! Thanks all

Is sirdar snuggly the fleecey yarn? I have some of that and it's hard to use, though hides poor crochet well

I'll have a look at all the others, not sure if I'm going to push the boat out or not yet and go for cashmerino...

[WhatWouldLeslieKnopeDo]

No, my Sirdar Snuggly isn't fleecy at all. It's this one. It looks like the fleecy one is called Sirdar Snuggly Snowflake (quite a mouthful!)

The cashmere is lovely if you can afford to splurge a bit. The non-baby cashmerino is really soft too. I don't know if it's any cheaper.

I often don't use specific baby wools as the normal ones are usually quite soft, and I tend to prefer slightly bolder colours than are available in the baby ranges.