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Baby knitting experts, I need your advice!

A friend of mine is pregnant, and asked if I could possibly do a new version of this old doll someone made for her when she was a baby.

Absolutely, happy to!

Except I have no idea what kind of yarn is both baby-friendly and also will last for 40 years like this one has.

I can probably make up a pattern, but if anyone knows one similar so I don't have to that would also be amazing.

Pointers very welcome, thank you all!

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[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

@thegiddystitcher @knitting

I don't know the answer, passing on the question to my followers. :)

Just one idea: Since it is for a baby, it should(?) be made of cotton, so it can be washed in a better way.
There are different cotton yarn qualities, some of the more expensive ones probably last must longer, but I am not an expert. :)

[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

@khzimmer2 @knitting Thank you! Cotton was my first thought too but I did worry about longevity, might be worth doing some research there and see if it's a solved problem.

Hmm, this baby stuff is a whole new world to me can you tell? ๐Ÿ˜†

[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

@thegiddystitcher @knitting

:) I wish you luck when researching the topic โ€“ and a lot of joy when making this sweet doll. ๐ŸŒž