A small baby, sleeping peacefully in the arms of my mother. The baby factor is high with a small baby, and the vast majority of parents have the baby blanket close at hand. A baby blanket that you can put over the baby, wrap the baby in or put over during breastfeeding. A baby blanket has many uses, and there are many different types of blankets.
There are blankets in different materials, with different abilities. As a parent, you want a baby blanket to be soft, warm but airy and easy to carry everywhere. As the baby grows, the need for baby blanket may disappear. You can then convert the baby blanket into a blanket blanket, or a stuffed animal. The child can then bring the favorite blanket, even if it is not like a stroller blanket, or blanket in the cradle. Even if you wash a blanket, odor is put into it from the parents. The more you use it, the more embossed the child becomes on it.
Which yarn should you use? How does the blanket become after washing? Does the material breathe? How big should the blanket be? Which pattern should it be knitted or crocheted? What color? It can be a big project to just determine the yarn and pattern for the blanket. Once you have decided, it is a joy to get started.
Knitting baby blankets is a nice job whether you are knitting for your own baby or for a friend. If you make baby blanket to be used in winter, it is wise to use a yarn that is a little warmer. It doesn't have to be thick and heavy, there are soft light yarns that heat well. Alpaca wool warms more than ordinary sheep wool, and in addition it is stronger and softer. It also has a gloss over it, so it gives up a little more than the usual matte wool yarn.
One yarn that is not recommended is acrylic. Sure it is cheap and soft, but it is a synthetic yarn. It contains plastic, and does not have the same good qualities as a cotton yarn. For example, it has no absorbency, so if the baby gets hot and sweaty under the blanket, the blanket does not carry away the moisture. When knitting for babies you have to use yarn that is not harmful to the baby, but it can be more expensive. Cotton yarn is a good alternative, along with wool. Cotton breathes,
Muslin is a type of fabric in thin cotton fabric. It is often used for baby blankets or baby rags, just because it is light and airy. The muslin is woven in several layers, and it has the ability to become softer for each wash. Many other children's blankets get a little stiff, and lose elasticity after many rounds in the laundry.
The muslin is airy, but warm. You can wrap the baby in the blanket, keeping the baby warm and safe. The baby sleeps well when wrapped, and you do not have to worry about the temperature when using the muslin. Because the muslin is airy, you do not have to worry that the baby cannot breathe if the blanket is applied over the face. A blanket in the muslin does not harm the baby in any way.
There are muslin fabrics in materials other than cotton. Another popular choice is bamboo. Both bamboo and cotton are grown organically, so you do not have to have a bad conscience to buy cotton or bamboo.
An advantage of acrylic is that it does not contain lanolin. It is a kind of fat found in wool, and some of which can be allergic to. Acrylic can be an alternative if you are looking for warm clothes, or in this case, a warm baby blanket. However, the material does not breathe so you have to be careful about leaving the baby alone under the blanket for too long. Acrylic also has no ability to regulate the temperature, and is therefore not suitable for young children. Young children lack their own ability to control their body temperature.
Blending fabrics are often a good solution. For example, one can get the fine properties of a durable synthetic yarn, together with the ability of a cotton yarn to breathe. You get a blanket that lasts a long time, and has a high quality.
When comparing different fabrics, yarns and properties one kind is still stronger than the others. This applies both to the qualities of the fabric and in terms of production. Cotton and bamboo that are grown organically give little environmental impact, and when woven into muslin fabric you get a nice blanket. The muslin felt breathes, it has a good absorbent capacity and it is incredibly soft. The baby's skin is not irritated by the fabric against the skin, and the blanket helps the baby stay warm, but also ensures that the baby does not get too warm. The best choice when it comes to baby blanket is a muslin blanket .
There are blankets in different materials, with different abilities. As a parent, you want a baby blanket to be soft, warm but airy and easy to carry everywhere. As the baby grows, the need for baby blanket may disappear. You can then convert the baby blanket into a blanket blanket, or a stuffed animal. The child can then bring the favorite blanket, even if it is not like a stroller blanket, or blanket in the cradle. Even if you wash a blanket, odor is put into it from the parents. The more you use it, the more embossed the child becomes on it.
To think about we choice of material
Cotton, linen, knitwear, flannel… There are many options to choose from in the jungle of baby blankets. First and foremost, a soft material is desired. Many people choose cotton, or flannel as it is soft and resistant to washing. It has also become popular to knit or crochet your own blankets. If you are going to knit or crochet yourself, a large world of choice opens up.Which yarn should you use? How does the blanket become after washing? Does the material breathe? How big should the blanket be? Which pattern should it be knitted or crocheted? What color? It can be a big project to just determine the yarn and pattern for the blanket. Once you have decided, it is a joy to get started.
Knitting baby blankets is a nice job whether you are knitting for your own baby or for a friend. If you make baby blanket to be used in winter, it is wise to use a yarn that is a little warmer. It doesn't have to be thick and heavy, there are soft light yarns that heat well. Alpaca wool warms more than ordinary sheep wool, and in addition it is stronger and softer. It also has a gloss over it, so it gives up a little more than the usual matte wool yarn.
One yarn that is not recommended is acrylic. Sure it is cheap and soft, but it is a synthetic yarn. It contains plastic, and does not have the same good qualities as a cotton yarn. For example, it has no absorbency, so if the baby gets hot and sweaty under the blanket, the blanket does not carry away the moisture. When knitting for babies you have to use yarn that is not harmful to the baby, but it can be more expensive. Cotton yarn is a good alternative, along with wool. Cotton breathes,
Bamboo and muslin for you focusing on the environment
For those who are interested in something ecological and environmentally friendly, bamboo is a good choice. In addition to being organic and good for the environment, bamboo has many nice features. The material has an anti-static effect, so it does not stick to the baby. It stays airy and soft, and the material feels lovely. The fabric has an antibacterial property, and also protects against UV rays. In warmer weather, the material feels cool, and in cold weather the fabric heats. Therefore, bamboo felt becomes a good all-round felt, which you can use regardless of temperature.Muslin is a type of fabric in thin cotton fabric. It is often used for baby blankets or baby rags, just because it is light and airy. The muslin is woven in several layers, and it has the ability to become softer for each wash. Many other children's blankets get a little stiff, and lose elasticity after many rounds in the laundry.
The muslin is airy, but warm. You can wrap the baby in the blanket, keeping the baby warm and safe. The baby sleeps well when wrapped, and you do not have to worry about the temperature when using the muslin. Because the muslin is airy, you do not have to worry that the baby cannot breathe if the blanket is applied over the face. A blanket in the muslin does not harm the baby in any way.
Several benefits of muslin are:
- good absorbency
- easy to carry everywhere
- can be used during breastfeeding or at the changing table
- available in several materials
There are muslin fabrics in materials other than cotton. Another popular choice is bamboo. Both bamboo and cotton are grown organically, so you do not have to have a bad conscience to buy cotton or bamboo.
Is synthetic an alternative?
Baby blankets in synthetic material are another option among baby blankets. Among the synthetic materials there are many choices, including acrylic, polyamide and polyester. Acrylic is durable, and keeps the paint good even after many washes. What one should keep in mind when washing synthetic materials is that they should not be washed at temperatures higher than 40 degrees. The synthetic fibers cannot withstand heat. They lose their properties, such as elasticity and fit.An advantage of acrylic is that it does not contain lanolin. It is a kind of fat found in wool, and some of which can be allergic to. Acrylic can be an alternative if you are looking for warm clothes, or in this case, a warm baby blanket. However, the material does not breathe so you have to be careful about leaving the baby alone under the blanket for too long. Acrylic also has no ability to regulate the temperature, and is therefore not suitable for young children. Young children lack their own ability to control their body temperature.
Blending fabrics are often a good solution. For example, one can get the fine properties of a durable synthetic yarn, together with the ability of a cotton yarn to breathe. You get a blanket that lasts a long time, and has a high quality.
When comparing different fabrics, yarns and properties one kind is still stronger than the others. This applies both to the qualities of the fabric and in terms of production. Cotton and bamboo that are grown organically give little environmental impact, and when woven into muslin fabric you get a nice blanket. The muslin felt breathes, it has a good absorbent capacity and it is incredibly soft. The baby's skin is not irritated by the fabric against the skin, and the blanket helps the baby stay warm, but also ensures that the baby does not get too warm. The best choice when it comes to baby blanket is a muslin blanket .
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