Diaper Swappers

ClothDiaperingMama · 06-05-2007, 03:43 PM

I am new to wool.. just buying my first stash. I am wondering what is the BEST wool soaker/shortie/longies for night time? What is the best wool for nightime? I am asking for a super heavy soaker! Merino seems to be very thin, but super soft. I don't think it would make a good night time cover would it?

Please also include links to any sites that you have for your wool!!

What do you think about Kozy Design wool?

Thanks in advance!!

Kaydee

abigail · 06-05-2007, 03:46 PM

I don't use wool at night (although I have a pair of super thick recycled wool shorties that I do plan to use in the hotter months) so I have no advice for you about that. As far as Kozy wool, I have one soaker, really liked it, but my DD's thighs are already too chubby for it

I know you can find Kozy stuff on FSOT on a regular basis, so a lot of people here are using it, at least for a while

babygirlsmom1005 · 06-05-2007, 03:48 PM

Aran or Bulky weight is thick and will work better overnight than worsted. Crocheted is thicker than Knitted and takes more yarn than knitted, so there is more absorbancy there. Then there is Interlock, don't have any personally, so I cannot speak about experiances with that.

ClothDiaperingMama · 06-05-2007, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by abigail

I don't use wool at night (although I have a pair of super thick recycled wool shorties that I do plan to use in the hotter months) so I have no advice for you about that. As far as Kozy wool, I have one soaker, really liked it, but my DD's thighs are already too chubby for it

I know you can find Kozy stuff on FSOT on a regular basis, so a lot of people here are using it, at least for a while

Have you had any problems with wicking/leaking anything like that?

Thanks!
Kaydee

ClothDiaperingMama · 06-05-2007, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by babygirlsmom1005

Aran or Bulky weight is thick and will work better overnight than worsted. Crocheted is thicker than Knitted and takes more yarn than knitted, so there is more absorbancy there. Then there is Interlock, don't have any personally, so I cannot speak about experiances with that.

So crocheted is better than knitted? I am asking because a mama is making me a pair right now and asked me which I preferred. I wasn't sure so I told her knitted because I assumed knitted would be better because of the tighter loops/thingys.

I guess I should ask her ASAP!

babygirlsmom1005 · 06-05-2007, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ClothDiaperingMama

So crocheted is better than knitted? I am asking because a mama is making me a pair right now and asked me which I preferred. I wasn't sure so I told her knitted because I assumed knitted would be better because of the tighter loops/thingys.

I guess I should ask her ASAP!

Well everyone has their personal favorite, but the crocheted will turn out thicker than knitted. I don't know if to say better or not, but it is thicker and there are crocheters out there that crochet tightly and don't have that "lacy/holy" look to them

ClothDiaperingMama · 06-05-2007, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by babygirlsmom1005

Well everyone has their personal favorite, but the crocheted will turn out thicker than knitted. I don't know if to say better or not, but it is thicker and there are crocheters out there that crochet tightly and don't have that "lacy/holy" look to them

THANKS for letting me know! I always stay away from crochet things because I thought they would be all lacy/holy kwim? Thanks so much for letting me know!

mom2madison06 · 06-05-2007, 04:10 PM

We like our Loveybums Wool Jersey Cover. It's nice and lightweight since it's hot here, but we don't seem to be sacrificing anything. It's the only wool I've tried, though, so that's where I'm coming from.

MaggieSqrl · 06-05-2007, 04:14 PM

IMHO nothing beats Peace Fleece yarn for heavy wetters. Knit is excellent, but with a tight crochet, Peace Fleece is absolutely bulletproof

It's not super-soft though - that's the drawback. It's fine for my DD and many of my customers, but a lot of people think it isn't soft enough for their DC.

HTH!

travelinmom · 06-05-2007, 04:18 PM

Also easy to get and works great is babyology. They are cut funky but I find they work great at night. They are pretty cheap too. You can always find them on ebay.

http://search.ebay.com/search/search...ogy&category0=

06-05-2007, 03:43 PM	#1
ClothDiaperingMama Registered Users Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 8,632 Ratings: 148 Feedback: 100%	Wool Mama Experts I am new to wool.. just buying my first stash. I am wondering what is the BEST wool soaker/shortie/longies for night time? What is the best wool for nightime? I am asking for a super heavy soaker! Merino seems to be very thin, but super soft. I don't think it would make a good night time cover would it? Please also include links to any sites that you have for your wool!! What do you think about Kozy Design wool? Thanks in advance!! Kaydee

06-05-2007, 03:46 PM	#2
abigail Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,596 Ratings: 93 Feedback: 100%	Re: Wool Mama Experts I don't use wool at night (although I have a pair of super thick recycled wool shorties that I do plan to use in the hotter months) so I have no advice for you about that. As far as Kozy wool, I have one soaker, really liked it, but my DD's thighs are already too chubby for it I know you can find Kozy stuff on FSOT on a regular basis, so a lot of people here are using it, at least for a while __________________ Abigail- Mommy to Jalen(2/04), Neala(7/06), & Esme (4/09) & 3 dogs

06-05-2007, 03:48 PM	#3
babygirlsmom1005 Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: North Texas Posts: 2,774 Ratings: 92 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Wool Mama Experts Aran or Bulky weight is thick and will work better overnight than worsted. Crocheted is thicker than Knitted and takes more yarn than knitted, so there is more absorbancy there. Then there is Interlock, don't have any personally, so I cannot speak about experiances with that. __________________ Marcie wife to Mike mom to Madeline 10/2005 , Marshall 4/2009 and surprise #3 due 9/2011

06-05-2007, 04:10 PM	#8
mom2madison06 Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: richmond, va. Posts: 2,568 Ratings: 78 Feedback: 99% My Mood:	Re: Wool Mama Experts We like our Loveybums Wool Jersey Cover. It's nice and lightweight since it's hot here, but we don't seem to be sacrificing anything. It's the only wool I've tried, though, so that's where I'm coming from. __________________ elizabeth. crunchy college mama to maddie -- july 2006.

06-05-2007, 04:14 PM	#9
MaggieSqrl Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,692 Ratings: 64 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Wool Mama Experts IMHO nothing beats Peace Fleece yarn for heavy wetters. Knit is excellent, but with a tight crochet, Peace Fleece is absolutely bulletproof It's not super-soft though - that's the drawback. It's fine for my DD and many of my customers, but a lot of people think it isn't soft enough for their DC. HTH! __________________ Author of "Knitting Wool Diaper Covers from Start to Finish" The book about knitting longies, shorties, soakers, and skirties! "Learn to Dye Wool Yarn Kit" and undyed yarn available, too! Last edited by MaggieSqrl; 06-05-2007 at 04:26 PM.