Miss Gioia

Saturday, March 10, 2007

How Many Knickers?

Cloth diapers need some type of waterproof cover. One of the options preferred by many people is wool, which is a naturally breatheable barrier fabric. Apparently people have been using wool for diaper covers for a long, long time. So, I have been working on knitting a few wool soakers for Miss G lately.

These are the first three knickers, made of Cherry Tree Hill yarn using Little Turtle Knits patterns, specifically the Ribby Wrap and the Hybrid Rib Soaker patterns.

I do like these patterns EXCEPT for the pesky crochet needed to finish the leg openings. If you live in Beijing, know how to crochet and would be willing to barter for some lessons, then I am sure we could work out some sort of a deal. Perhaps your own Waldorf doll?

Also, does anyone know just how many wool soakers I should have on hand? I am thinking six pairs, which will suppliment the other 12 diaper covers (non-wool). Any thoughts?

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Blogger rebx said...

We've always made it by on 4 wool soakers per size, but we use them mostly for overnight/naps/home days, and have 10-12 pull-on nylon pants covers for more frequent use(the velcro/wrap covers don't go well with my kiddos' chunky legs). If you're going to use wool more full-time, I don't think you'll regret having 6 or more. Also, if you're using prefolds instead of fitteds under the wool covers, you'll end up with more poop blowouts, which means more washing of the wool covers.

March 11, 2007 6:45 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

How complicated is the crochet? I can do a little bit, like pick up stiches and do a simple border probably. And I don't live too far away!!
Amy in RG

March 11, 2007 7:30 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

yeah 6 is more than you need

I didn't want to stop making them so I learned to embroider the ones I had instead of make more.

they ended up being so beautiful!

I use the same pattern love it

November 5, 2009 11:35 AM  

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