Safety Precautions When Crocheting or Knitting for Your New Baby

Crocheting or knitting for your baby can be very rewarding, whether you are crocheting for your own baby or someone else’s. And babies usually look super cute in anything you crochet for them. However, there are some safety precautions to keep in mind when crocheting or knitting for your new baby.

material

One thing to consider is the material. You want to make sure your baby isn’t allergic, skin irritated, or falling apart while baby is wearing it.

Your safest bet is to stick with the baby yarns found in the baby section. At the same time, you still want to vet every new thread you work with, as threads are sometimes recalled for various reasons.

Double check that everything is secure

When you finish your baby’s item, make sure everything is safe and secure. All buttons, appliqués, and trims can come loose if not positioned correctly, so be sure to use a strong material to secure everything. And also make sure to use a proper technique that holds the baby by playing or pulling him repeatedly.

Another thing to check is your loose ends. The last thing you want is for the item to fall apart and strangle or choke your little one. That would be a real tragedy. So leave a tail longer than normal so you have plenty of yarn to weave in and out to secure your work.

This applies to all baby items, from clothing to baby toys.

The correct size

A garment that is a little too big for a baby is probably harmless. Just make sure it’s not too big, otherwise they could get in trouble. But make sure you don’t cut off your circulation by knitting clothes that are too tight. This goes for hats, sweaters, pants, booties, and whatever else you decide to knit for them.

Always check your gauge to make sure it comes out the intended size. And also, be mindful of the material you use, as some materials will result in a much more comfortable fabric than others. Acrylics are generally elastic, while cotton is not so much.

too much lace

Another thing to keep in mind is the lace. You don’t want holes big enough for the baby to get entangled in. A piece of lace, large enough for her fingers to go through, is usually safe, but you don’t want her entire hand to go through it and get caught.