Wool for diaper covers

Vilate - posted on 10/15/2009

so kimberly. you know you don't have to felt the sweaters. They work just as well not felted. infact I hardly ever felt unless it is a really thin merino sweater. and to tell you the truth, I never use cashmere. funny huh? :)

Kimberly - posted on 10/14/2009

I agree with those who say to buy sweaters at the thrift store. I tend to prefer 100% merino wool or 100% cashmere. I have not had good luck with anything less than 100% wool, but I also have not had good luck with standard wool sweaters that get SUPER thick and tight after felting. (I save those to make quilts out of later...) My husband laughs that our son "poops in cashmere" but it's really my favorite. It felts up nicely, but doesn't get too thick to make a nice comfy diaper wrap or soaker. Merino is my 2nd choice. At my local goodwill, I'm getting women's sweaters for around $5 and men's for around $7. I can typically get 1 to 2 covers (depending on the size) out of a women's and 2 to 3 out of a men's. Good luck!

Vilate - posted on 10/14/2009

glad you found it. i really like that co-op. they have quality stuff too! :)

Minnie - posted on 09/30/2009

The wool here doesn't seem too extremely pricey:

http://www.naturesfabrics.com/wool-fabri...

Jenny - posted on 09/30/2009

If you are going to knit them use a wool that is untreated. My fav brand is eco-wool. But the recycled sweater cover are really easy and great too.

Jennifer Rain - posted on 09/30/2009

I agree with re-using wool sweaters from thrift stores, if you could find Merino wool by the yard, you are going to spend a small fortune on it, 50-100$ per yard. And the Merino wool yarn can cost up to $20 per roll needing about two rolls per soaker. You can get 2-3 soakers out of a $5 sweater in comparison. Just wash first then lanolize.

Jamie - posted on 09/25/2009

I like going to the thrift store and getting 100% wool to make recycled wool covers.

Vilate - posted on 09/24/2009

the best place to look for wool by the yard is in fabric co-ops on yahoo! in the groups. Naturalfabrics is a really good one!

Honestly when I buy my wool I buy wool sweaters from thrift stores. It is a lot more economical and I get to hands on pick the wool myself! :)

Minnie - posted on 09/24/2009

I guess what I'm worried about is if I were to buy wool flannel that it would be irritating. How can I be sure that the wool I'm getting is not treated or whatever the reason it is that makes wool itchy?

Minnie - posted on 09/24/2009

Yeah- the thing is, I'm not looking to knit my own, but to buy yards of this stuff and cut out diaper covers. It seems like the most elusive fabric on the web to find! I just can't find the stuff!

Anyone know if the regular wool flannel on something like denverfabrics.com is itchy or not? I just cannot source yards of merino. It's nuts.

Jessica - posted on 09/24/2009

I am new to using/making wool soakers as well and am just about to finish my first one. From what I've read online, 100% wool is best but blends with 80% wool can also work. I went to the yarn shop with that information, asked the opinion of the man working at the shop, and ended up with a very soft 100% merino wool. I've yet to find out how well it works since it's my first time, but I'll keep you updated. I hope more people respond because I could always benefit from more advice, too!



Jessica