KNITmuch Issue 2 | Page 41

Texture In terms of texture, these three baby yarns could not be more different. Soft Baby Steps is very silky soft, but Cutie Pie holds it’s own with a velvety soft texture. Comfort Sport, is soft, but not really in the same league as the other two. Comfort Sport is an excellent all-purpose yarn, it’s amazing for your baby knits because it's soft enough for a baby’s skin, but you’re not afraid to use it for other things like afghans and perhaps something for yourself. This yarn is really easy to knit with. It slides well on any kind of needle, so no matter the needle materials you’re using it's sure to work up well. "These are only three colors from the Comfort Sport line, but there is a whole gradient to work with." Soft Baby Steps, as I said, is incredibly silky soft. This is perfect for anyth ing right next to baby’s skin. If you're using any kind of needle material that is rougher, the soft fibers may catch along the shaft of the needle. I would highly suggest a metal or acrylic needle; anything synthetic and machine honed to a flawless surface. Cutie Pie, has a very unique texture. It feels velvety and soft in a way that I’ve never felt in a yarn. I would also suggest a synthetic needle material when using Cutie Pie, although the fibers wouldn't catch on the shaft of the needle, I don’t think it would slide as well. When you first start knitting with this yarn it takes a couple minutes to get used to the 'feel' of it. The fleeciness of this yarn makes the stitches want to snug up close to their 'neighbors'. This isn't ideal for ripping things out, but excellent for closing holes and creating warm baby knits. KNITmuch | issue 2 41