Which yarn to use?

Knit4Pie · 03-15-2009, 12:59 PM

I'm thinking (and JUST thinking at this point) about knitting or crocheting a bathrobe for DD. A few of the patterns I've seen use either acrylic yarn, or acrylic/wool blend. I can get some acrylic yarn at a good price, for the amount I'll need, but was wondering if perhaps cotton would be better.

Any suggestions or ideas?

suzeeq · 03-15-2009, 06:01 PM

All cotton can be quite heavy, so you might want to look at a cotton blend.

Jan in CA · 03-15-2009, 06:20 PM

I think it depends on what it'll be used for. If it's for warmth then an acrylic/wool or washable wool would work. If it's just for stepping out of the tub after a bath or out of the pool then a cotton blend would be good.

tourmaline · 03-15-2009, 06:27 PM

I would think cotton for a bathrobe. I would absorb the water nicely. But I agree with the PP, depends what its going to be used for!