What is the Best Yarn For Knitting Baby Blankets? So Many To Choose

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What is the Best Yarn For Knitting Baby Blankets?

The best yarn for knitting baby blankets is usually a soft cotton blend. Babies can easily be allergic to an animal yarn until they have developed their immune systems. So be careful about exposing them to a raw animal yarn.

If the yarn you are thinking of purchasing says it is a Baby yarn, then that means it has been properly processed to eliminate the danger to your baby. It may even be called cashmere or rabbit or others, but it has been processed to make it gentle for babies. But a safe bet is a Baby soft cotton yarn and  is considered by many to be the best baby yarn in the world.  I love them all. But everyone has their favorite.

It occurred to me one of the reasons I love knitting for babies is the baby soft cotton yarn. I mean really have you thought about this? It is soooooooo soft and squishy. Holding it in your hands as you work with the knitting needles producing  your beautiful creation, it is true euphoria.

Some ask what are the best things to knit for baby. And of course there are many wonderful things to knit for baby.  Baby sweaters,  baby booties,  baby dresses, and of course gorgeous  baby blankets. So lets discuss what type of yarn for baby blanket works well.

Deramores Award Winning Knitting Yarn For Baby

This truly beautiful and very soft yarn, especially made for Baby is of superior Quality.  This baby yarn is machine washable which is so important for mother, and has a wide range of colors. And this yarn is suitable for many types of patterns and makes any stitch that you make well defined and uniquely beautiful. Knitters of any skill level is going to love this yarn. Many believe this is the best yarn for baby blanket knitting.

And this beautiful Deramores yarn is the winner of the the Best Independent Yarn Brand at the British Knitting awards for 2013. 2014 and 2015. You really need to experience this yarn for your next knitting project. (Click Here to view the many colors of this beautiful award winning Deramores Knitting yarn for baby.)

Deramores Studio Baby DK

 Bernat Baby Yarns Are Considered Some Of The Softest Yarn For Baby Blankets

Some knitters swear by Bernat baby yarns. It is really amazing. Soft and easy to work with, and very gentle for baby delicate skin. It is really so nice for a baby knit pattern, and it is perfect and one of the best yarns baby blankets can be made of.

Jo-ann does recommend several yarns, Bernat, baby blanket yarn, knitting patterns are extremely popular and a favorite of mine too.

Bernat Baby Blanket Yarn 10.5 ozBernat Softee Baby YarnBernat Baby Big Ball Sport YarnBernat Baby Coordinates YarnBernat Softee Baby Ombre YarnBernat Giggles Yarn 3 Pack

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Here Is A  FREE Baby Blanket Knitting Pattern For You to Try Some Of The Softest Baby Yarns

Try this free Baby Blanket Knitting Pattern, it is really elegant and beautiful. And when you choose one of several knitting yarn for baby it is to die for. So nice because you can make it any size you like. Based on how much yarn you have and how much energy you want to expend.

And since we are talking about knitting baby blankets, I have several Baby blanket patterns on this post. I am sure you will find a free baby blanket knit pattern that will please you. 

Perfect For Trying Out So Many Of The Best Baby Yarns

This baby blanket knitting pattern is in multiples of 10, so just cast on how ever many you want for the width of your choice. Use any size needle you want, realizing that a larger needle is going to take more yarn. 

Or you can knit this with bulky baby yarn and it will go even faster. I Knit up this Swatch for you to be able to see the pattern.  I really like it. And it is one of the great free baby knitting patterns cotton yarn would work excellently with.  But there really is no end to what baby yarns would work very well. Just enjoy!

CO a multiple of 10 sts.

Row 1: K5, P5
Row 2: K4, P1, K1, P4
Row 3: K3, P2, K2, P3
Row 4: K2, P3, K3, P2
Row 5: K1, P4, K4, P1
Row 6: P5, K5
Row 7: K1, P4, K4, P1
Row 8: K2, P3, K3, P2
Row 9: K3, P2, K2, P3
Row 10: K4, P1, K1, P4

Rep Rows 1 – 10 until desired length.

BO.

The Softest Yarn make gorgeous baby blankets. You can’t beat it, Baby soft yarn against your skin, better yet. Go ahead, Go for it! You’ll love it!

Beautiful Update To this Free Baby Blanket Knitting Pattern By One Of Our Readers

I was contacted by one of our readers that had liked this free knitting pattern and had started to knit it. She wanted to know if I would like to add some photos of her finished baby blanket, as an update to this blog. Well yes!! of course I would. How terrific to have that kind of interaction. 

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Her name is Jenny, she lives in Australia,  and she said she decided to make this on circular needles and just knit back and forth. It made it easier for her to carry around and it was easier for her to manage, rather than using single pointed knitting needles, as many knitters are used to. So that is a great suggestion for others. She also chose to put a garter stitch border all the way around the baby blanket, That is beautiful and so easy. So another great suggestion.

She also chose Malabrigo worsted merino yarn  for her project. This is a gorgeous merino worsted wool that is so soft it is truly gorgeous. It is actually known for its soft feel and yummy colors.  (You can also get this wonderful yarn in many colors at Bluprint)

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One of my Favorite and Best Yarn for Knitting Baby Blankets

It is one of my favorite because it is so soft and the yarn holds together well while knitting. It doesn’t unravel or split while knitting. And it just looks great when you look back at your work. I love it.

Lion Brand Yarn Mandala Baby Yarn

More Baby Soft Cotton Yarn Plus More Scrumptious Soft Baby Yarns

I love Baby yarns, can you tell? Here are some popular brands and very inexpensive and frequently on sale. But they are soft, safe and so cozy for your little one. Not to mention delightful to knit with with the feel of it in your hands.

Lion Brand Jamie Baby YarnLion Brand Babysoft YarnMary Maxim Baby’s Best YarnRed Heart Soft Baby Steps YarnRed Heart Anne Geddes Baby Yarn

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More Very Popular Baby Yarns Used to Make Baby Blankets

Here are some examples of gorgeous soft baby yarns including some that have been processed for baby comfort and safety. These are all comfortable for baby and great for baby blanket knitting patterns You will enjoy the feel of these yarns as you work your knitting needles. 

So In Summary: What is the Best Yarn For Knitting Baby Blankets?

The Best Yarn For Knitting Baby Blankets would Be a Soft Cotton Yarn or any soft yarn that has been properly processed to make it baby ready, comfortable and safe for babies to avoid problems with allergies. There are so many choices for best soft baby yarns that you may have to sample several of them to knit for your baby. You may find you have several favorites. And when you are ready for more patterns, Here are some more baby blankets to knit. 

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Easy Baby Blanket Knitting Pattern- Easy To LearnStaggered Square Knit Baby Blanket, Free PatternFree Baby Blanket Knit Pattern – Very Pretty

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