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SheilaT

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10. Two others I like are

Reply to hedgehog (Original post)

Thu Feb 21, 2013, 05:02 PM

Feb 2013

Caron Simply Soft and Spa, also by Caron which is 75% acrylic, 25% bamboo. The Simply Soft is 100% acrylic, but there are no dye lots, which is nice.

The simply soft is a worsted weight, the Spa is a slightly lighter weight, whatever it may be called. It's possible Spa has been discontinued, but I happen to have a very large stash of it and have been using it up making baby afghans.

Personally, I don't fret about acrylic's melting properties, but that may matter a lot to you.

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What's the best yarn for a baby afghan - something that is washable, durable but [View all] hedgehog Feb 2013 OP

I used to weave baby blankets, long ago. CaliforniaPeggy Feb 2013 #1

This isn't silky, but soft and durable get the red out Feb 2013 #2

I would go with acrylic yarn or a blend of acrylic/wool or acrylic/cotton. Arkansas Granny Feb 2013 #3

I don't have a pattern yet - but that's OK - there's no grandchild yet, either! hedgehog Feb 2013 #4

Have you heard of a website called Ravelry? They have oodles of patterns available, Arkansas Granny Feb 2013 #5

I've been looking there. I have to go upstairs and look over the hedgehog Feb 2013 #6

My Sigoth says Merino, Cashmir or either with a silk addition intaglio Feb 2013 #7

I was wondering about the washability of natural fibers - hedgehog Feb 2013 #8

Check a Merino Superwash intaglio Feb 2013 #9

Two others I like are SheilaT Feb 2013 #10

My favorite yarn pipi_k Feb 2013 #11

Thanks to everyone for the pointers. hedgehog Mar 2013 #12