Create new account | My Profile | My Account | My Bookmarks | My Inbox | Help | Log in

Home Latest Threads Greatest Threads Forums & Groups My Subscriptions My Posts

DU Home » Latest Threads » Forums & Groups » Topics » Arts & Humanities » Crafts (Group) » What's the best yarn for ...

Wed Feb 20, 2013, 03:12 PM

hedgehog (36,286 posts)

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

will stay soft and silky?

12 replies, 14897 views

Thread info Bookmark this thread Trash this thread

Reply to this thread

Back to top Alert abuse

Always highlight: 10 newest replies | Replies posted after I mark a forum

Replies to this discussion thread

12 replies	Author	Time	Post
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