Best wool/yarn for a child's snood

[ohfourfoxache]

Just as the title says really!

I'd like to knit a snood for DS (2.5) but I have absolutely no idea what wool to use.

He tends to get rather sweaty so I'd wondered about natural fibres. But I don't want anything too thin and it really needs to be "robust" enough to withstand toddler wear!

Any ideas?

I've got a pattern that I want to use (based on a sweater I'm knitting him) and it uses size 4 needles. I'd really appreciate your opinions on whether these would be suitable or whether I should make it "looser" by using bigger needles.

Any and all advice gratefully received!

[Heckityflip]

What about something like stylecraft life? Wool/acrylic mix and not too expensive, also washable. It's soft too. Not sure on your other question as to depends on the pattern - sizing might be odd if you change needle size but depends on your tension.

[Polter]

Drops Cotton Merino is rather lovely. I'd avoid acrylic.

[GemmaB78]

Debbie bliss cashmerino baby is a great yarn for children. Soft, washable and fairly robust.

Do you mean 4mm size needle? If so, this yarn uses 3.25, so the 4mm would result in a bigger, looser knit.

Anything by drops is well priced and well made.

I'd agree with avoiding acrylic. I hate it - it's sweaty!

[Polter]

Cashmerino is really lovely but doesn't stand up well to the repeated washing I'd imagine a toddler snood would need!

[AtSea1979]

Stylecraft is a cheaper version but it is really good.

[LegoCaltrops]

I was going to suggest baby cashmerino as well. In my experience it's not too bad after lots of wearing & washing - certainly better than an acrylic mix, & infinitely more comfortable against the skin. Warmer, too. I made / make all the beanie / bobble hats for myself & DD out of this. Can't stand scratchy wool.

[thatwouldbeanecumenicalmatter]

Second Polter's suggestion, the cotton/merino should keep him warm but allow wicking. In regards to being robust anything destined for a toddler I make sure it's nothing remotely lacy/open as there's less chance of them snagging it on something.