A knitted toy can cheer you up and become a welcome gift not only for a child, but also for an adult. But knitting is not enough to make such a toy. In order for a soft souvenir to keep its shape and delight its owner for a long time, it is necessary to choose the right yarn.
Instructions
Step 1
Make sure that the yarn from which you intend to knit the toy does not fade after washing. To do this, take some yarn and wash. If during the washing process the paint starts to come off the threads, then such yarn will not be suitable for making a toy.
Step 2
If you want to knit a baby toy, then choose cotton yarn. Cotton toys are ideal for very young children because they do not cause allergies and are easy to wash and dry.
Step 3
For a kid over 1 year old, toys made of acrylic yarn, which has a rich color range, are suitable. Also, products made of acrylic threads keep their shape well, and pills do not form on them after washing.
Step 4
For a child over 3 years old, you can knit a toy made of pure wool. Woolen yarn is perfect for making a fluffy bear, teddy bear or bunny.
Step 5
Mohair yarn can be used to make a toy's mane or beard. But due to the long pile, such threads cannot be used in baby products.
Step 6
For knitting a gift toy, choose fancy yarn. Souvenirs made from this material are beautiful and elegant. But toys made from such yarn cannot be washed often, since the product may lose its original appearance from frequent washings.
Step 7
For decorative finishing of the finished toy, you can use lurex yarn. The sparkling thread will give the garment an elegant look.
Step 8
If you want to knit a spotted or striped animal, then take a melange yarn. Such toys will look more natural, as their coloring will be multi-colored, thanks to the special coloring of the melange threads.
Step 9
To make a gift toy, you should not use threads obtained from a loose old knitted thing. From such yarn, you will get a product that has an old and worn look. But from used threads, you can knit characters that are perfect for children's home games.
