Woolies :)

So.. Not only am I looking at making nappies/CSP/BP's I was also thinking of trying to knit some soakers, any idea where I can get decent patterns for these? Also what would be the best wool/yarn for doing so or does it not make too much difference?

I don't knit but there are stickies at the top of this section with lots of pattern links on and I'm sure the ladies that would be able to recommend a few. You have to use yarn with at least 80% wool content and make sure it is not superwash/machine washable wool. Personally I prefer my woollies made from merino aran, organic merino aran or BFL.

I use the snapdragon soaker pattern if I am making a soaker, its a great begginer pattern as you don't have to include short rows (link in the sticky) I use my own pattern for longies as I was never 100% happy. With any that I found elsewhere but there are lots out there. I think the majority of knitters on here are signed up to ravelry.com as it has a massive pattern library of paid and free patterns

The Snapdragon soaker is good and an easy knit though I find it comes up small - find your size using your measurements and you will get a good fit

I agree with Louise with the yarn - I only use aran weight 100% Merino/Organic Merino/BFL really, or a heavier chunky yarn for night time soakers - I find these work best Lots of places to buy - PixieKnits is good for WAHM dyed, Colinette, Fyberspates, Cascade 220, Artesano and lots more commerical dyed

Good luck

Thank you Will start having a look at the patterns and yarns and see what we can do!

xx

My favourite retail wool yarn is freedom spirit, as it's 100% wool, which I think certainly has the edge over any mixture. It's also nice and soft. But most WAHM dies ones are nice as well. I prefer DK to chunky or aran, as it's so much less bulky in the finished item.

I have got myself some patterns, so going to get them printed off,
any advice on needles etc?
Just need to buy my yarn and needles and I can get started

Don't forget to update us on your progress!

Ooh, also any advice on lanolising?