Hey everyone!
I’ve been wanting to make some wearables recently, maybe a patchwork sweater or something. But either way, for those of you who have made some wearables before, or just have advice, I would appreciate that!
What yarn should I use (comfortable, not itchy, not too think but not too thin, etc.)?
Any tips/do’s and don’t’s?
I’d appreciate any advice! Thanks!
I’ve never made any wearables because I don’t think I have the attention span lol but maybe acrylic yarn?
I’m currently working on my first wearable! (Other the hats and baby boots lol) so I don’t have any good advice at the moment
Depending on what you make I think cotton would be good!
I used Anna & Clara’s 100% Cotton 8/4 by Søstrene Grene to make this nice cardigan while I was in the UK. I loved working with this yarn and the result is so soft. Unluckily I can’t find this brand back home, I want to try Friends Cotton 8/4 by hobbii as it’s the most similar I’ve been able to find here, but I still haven’t worked with it.
I always make my sweaters too short, so definitely air on the long side. I rely on blocking too much lol
To crochet this other cardigan I used New Cancun (50% cotton 50% acrylic) by Katia, I also like it, but the result is not as soft as the 100% cotton.
Caron simply soft yarn is what I use for scarves. It’s pretty soft and has a just right thickness to it
Ooh, this is my personal preference but I always crochet my pieces together, I think a lot of people would disagree because it does make it a bit bulkier but I think it’s worth it because it’s more secure than sewing, or maybe i’m just bad at sewing 
But if your using thin yarn it wont make a big difference.
Other than that, I really like to use 100% cotton yarn not only because it’s better for your skin but I think its fresh, especially for summer. Even in winter, you just need to layer it. But for winter, definitely something warmer like an acrylic blend, I like wool-ease thick and quick but since its so bulky sometimes I get crocheters block lol.
And lastly, don’t forget to block it, especially if your using acrylic!
Anyway, good luck with your wearable! I hope it turns out good!
Here for my bell bottom pants, I used cotton worsted 4. Very soft and comfy. For my cropped top, I used cotton medium size 3. I may suggest Lion’s Brand yarns. They are the best and high quality.
I was thinking about that but I feel like it might get a little scratchy. But maybe not, honestly I have no idea 
Ooo good luck! I hope it goes well!
Thank you!!
This is super helpful, thank you so much!
Amazing! Thank you!
I’ll definitely look into it, thanks!
Thank you so much I really appreciate all the advice!!
I’m in the middle of my first two wearables! I’m doing a boxy sweater and hat with cat ears!
That’s amazing!
I hope it goes well!
Thank you! My goal is to finish the hat by next weekend but the sweater is on hold till I get more yarn!
Of course!
So for yarn i recommend you to use Merino wool and Cotton and Caron 1lbs, but i have not made any finished wearables except for fingerless gloves (i recommend)
You’re welcome 
I like to use acrylic yarn :3 (or cotton but I can’t rlly find cotton I can afford for big projects where I am :P)
my only tips: it’s not as hard or intimidating as it looks before you get started! and…start with a beginner wearable design! just so you can get the hang of it…and plus, when you finish it, you’ll get the biggest confidence boost!
i use sport weight for mine…but i designed one of them, the other i scaled up the pattern so i could get it to the right size since i was using a smaller yarn than what the pattern asked for.
the one i designed is designed in a way that you can use literally any yarn (my friend tested it with several sizes cause she was curious). it’s a shrug tho which isn’t what you’re looking for based on what you’ve described!
i have some free patterns saved i can share if you’d like!
