What yarn is better to knit a plaid?

On maternity leave, free time appears, but the amount of energy decreases. Sitting and watching TV shows all day is boring enough, so you can find something more interesting. Why not tie In addition, both the expectant mother and relatives will be pleased to do needlework for the baby. You can start with lighter things, for example, do knitting a plaid. It can be used as a cloak, or you can cover the baby when it is cool. But keep in mind that you need to know which yarn is best for knitting a plaid and how this yarn is correctly called. Consider suitable options in this article.

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Choose yarn

What yarn is needed for a plaid on a sofa? Of course, for a small child, preference should be given to natural threads:

• The ideal choice is merino wool. It is warm enough, soft, does not cause allergies and does not cause irritation.
• However, if you plan to create a lightweight summer plaid, choose a cotton thread. This material is breathable, pleasant and soft, easy to care for.
• What yarn to choose for a crocheted plaid? Best of all - natural.
• For beginner knitters, it is better to opt for mohair, because thanks to the fluffy thread, you can hide all traces of bumps and errors in knitting.
• You can stay on a mixture of angora and acrylic. Such a thread with the correct knitting and pattern becomes soft, warm and airy. In addition, the pattern is light and beautiful. It is suitable for use in cool weather. It is best to use two threads when knitting.

Important! Do not use fluffy yarn. Pieces of lint and fluff can be on the body and face of the child. Synthetic materials are also not the best option. Such a product will not be warm and comfortable for the baby.

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Optimal Plaid Size

It is important not only to know from which yarn it is better to knit a children's plaid, but also to choose a suitable size:

• The most suitable size is 0.8 x 1.0 m. In such a blanket, you can freely wrap the baby.
• In that case, if you plan to just cover the crumbs in a stroller, then the size of 0.7x0.7 m will be quite enough.

A large product will require yarn in an amount of approximately 700 g, but 400 g will be enough for a smaller one.

Important! In order to find out how many loops you need to dial, you will need to make a test sample. A set of twenty loops is enough for this. Of these, several rows of elastic are connected, and then the selected pattern. We measure the number of centimeters obtained, calculate the desired width.

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Choose a pattern

What yarn to choose for a children's plaid is, of course, important. But you need to choose the right pattern:

• If the thread of the yarn is even, then any pattern can be chosen, but professionals recommend that you do not knit too openwork. Perhaps the baby will have fingers falling into the large holes of the pattern and it will become tangled.
• It is best to choose large patterns. If you are just learning to knit and still can not handle the patterns, you can combine yarn of several colors.
• Plaid with wide stripes or large cells look good. In this case, when knitting, the front and back loops alternate, and you just need to remember to change the skeins of different colors. The result will be amazing!

Important! If you want to connect the plaid with large cells, you will have to use several skeins, a separate one for each cell.

If you don’t know how to knit a beautiful edging, and you don’t like the elastic along the edge of the bedspread, you can simply knit the selected pattern and crochet the edge. If you do not pull the threads, the processing will be gentle and accurate. Or you can simply decorate the edges with a fringe.

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We knit a plaid

Once you have determined which yarn to choose for the newborn's plaid, it's time to start the process itself. The algorithm here will be simple:

• We determine the tool with which it will be easier to knit: knitting needles or hook.

Important! Due to too thick threads and knitting needles, creating the desired pattern may not be possible.

• Choose a pattern that is suitable for knitting.
• Determine the color of the product.
• We decide which yarn to choose for the newborn's plaid. For light products, cotton is perfect. You need to make a small margin in length and width.

Important! In order for the cotton product to retain its original appearance for a long time, it is washed in warm water.

• Now it's time to choose the type of bedspread. It is necessary to make the product turn out light and airy, but at the same time of sufficient size so that the baby can be wrapped or covered. It is possible to make a warm and dense bedspread, which can be used as bedding in a stroller.

Important! Yarn is always bought with a margin. Otherwise, you can make a little mistake in the calculations and then not find the necessary color. If suddenly there are tangles, they can be used to produce various colorful things.

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As you can see, even a novice craftswoman can cope with this task and give the baby a wonderful handmade gift from her heart.