The right yarn for babies - crochet baby scarves

When it comes to crocheting for kids and babies, there are numerous ways to make cute and unique gifts. One idea is to crochet a cuddly amigurumi animal. These little crocheted animals are perfect for playing and cuddling and can be made into different shapes and sizes, from cute ladybugs to cute elephants or donkeys. You can find a few ideas in my shop. For example: Marie the ladybug

Another project is crocheting a baby blanket. Here you can let your imagination run wild and choose patterns and colors that match the child's room or reflect the gender of the baby. A baby blanket is not only a wonderful gift, but also a practical and personal keepsake that can accompany the child for many years. If you're looking for a quicker and easier option, you can also crochet baby booties, hats or a scarf with us today. These little accessories are not only cute but also functional and will keep little ones warm and cozy. No matter what project you choose, crocheting for children and babies is a wonderful way to express your love and creativity and create a unique gift that comes from the heart.

When it comes to making crochet projects for babies, it is important to choose the right material to ensure both the baby's safety and comfort. That's why today we want to do a little material knowledge for crocheting for babies. “Only the best for your child!” – you have probably heard this saying many times. But this is particularly important when it comes to homemade things. Babies and children discover the world with all their senses. They play, run around, cuddle and explore their surroundings with their hands and feet. And at the same time they are very sensitive. That's why you have to pay close attention to the wool that it is suitable for your project. This is the only way you can be sure that it will last a long time and will not harm your baby. Good baby yarns are OEKO-TEX® certified.

They were subjected to a strict testing procedure and examined for skin compatibility. Crochet yarns for babies can be made of different materials. A yarn that is one of the most popular and extremely soft baby yarns is Merino baby wool. Baby yarns made from 100% cotton are also very popular. In addition to pure yarns, there are of course also mixed yarns such as cotton blend yarns or baby yarns made from synthetic blends. The special thing about this is that the positive properties of the individual components are highlighted.

1. Cotton yarn is a good choice as it is soft, breathable and hypoallergenic. It can also be easily washed, which is important when it comes to caring for baby-friendly crochet pieces. Again, make sure to choose a yarn that is specifically suitable for babies and meets the Oeko-Tex standard to ensure that it does not contain any harmful chemicals. For baby toys, it is advisable to choose a yarn that is washable and safe for contact with the mouth.

2. If you want to crochet something cuddly for a baby, you can also use baby fluffy yarn or chenille yarn for babies, which is particularly soft and comfortable. So you are definitely on the right side when it comes to blankets and cozy scarves. That's why we use exactly this kind of yarn for our baby scarf.

3. Extra soft baby wool is e.g. Merino baby wool. This wool is incredibly soft, breathable, robust and wonderfully light. It is a purely natural yarn. Merino baby wool is the perfect yarn if you want to make your own baby clothes from wool. If you want to crochet warm baby hats, cozy baby blankets or fine baby sweaters yourself and are interested in using 100% pure wool, this soft baby wool is perfect.

The following applies to every wool: If you want to be on the safe side, then follow the recommendations of the respective pattern or instructions. The designers usually thought about which yarn is best suited for the respective product.

And now to today's project:

For this we need:

- Chenille yarn with a thickness of 3.5 mm

- Crochet hook number 5

- A button to sew on

- a small heart applique

How to do it:

1st step: Crochet 52 chain stitches

2nd step: insert the fourth chain stitch from the needle (the first three chain stitches replace the first double crochet) and crochet double crochet stitches to the end of the chain of chain stitches. (49 pieces left)

3rd step: Turn with five chain stitches (this will be the buttonhole). Then crochet a double crochet in each stitch as before. (49 pieces)

4th step: Turn with three chain stitches and crochet a double crochet in each stitch again. (49 pieces)

5th step: Turn and crochet slip stitches on the first four stitches. From there, stitch two double crochet stitches together. Then crochet a double crochet 40 times on each stitch. At the end of the row, crochet two double crochets together again (the last three double crochets remain uncrocheted).

6th step: From now on, the first and last three double crochets in each row are crocheted together and the rest of the row is crocheted with one double crochet each. That means:

5th row: three double crochets stitched together, 36 double crochets, three double crochets stitched together

6th row: three double crochets stitched together, 32 double crochets, three double crochets stitched together

7th row: three double crochets stitched together, 28 double crochets, three double crochets stitched together

8th row: three double crochets stitched together, 24 double crochets, three double crochets stitched together

9th row: three double crochets stitched together, 20 double crochets, three double crochets stitched together

10th row: three double crochets stitched together, 16 double crochets, three double crochet stitches stitched together

11th row: three double crochets stitched together, 12 double crochets, three double crochets stitched together

12th row: three double crochets stitched together, 8 double crochets, three double crochets stitched together

13th row: three double crochets stitched together, 4 double crochets, three double crochets stitched together

14th row: three double crochets stitched together, no more double crochets, three double crochets stitched together

7th step: Don't cut the thread! Instead, continue crocheting single crochet stitches for a round.

For the applique like I used, you need a cotton yarn that goes well with your scarf. With this you simply have to crochet 3 chain stitches, 3 double double crochet stitches, 3 double crochet stitches, 1 ch, 1 double double crochet stitch, 1 ch, 3 double crochet stitches, 3 double double crochet stitches, 2 chain stitches and 1 slip stitch into a thread ring.

Once you have sewn on your appliqué and the button, the baby scarf is already finished and tied with love