Be So Baby Yarn is discontinued.

Be So Baby Yarn

Be So Baby Yarn is #3 dk weight, 100% milk (casein) fiber, and comes in 142 yd (130m) per 50 gram balls. Choose from 60 gorgeous colors of this super soft and lustrous yarn. Take advantage of tiered bulk discounts – mixing and matching any colors and save!

#3 Dk and Be So Baby Yarn Substitution Suggestions:

Kristin Omdahl Yarns including Be So Baby Yarn are discontinued. Here are some suggested yarn substitutions for your consideration: 

Annie’s:

Premier® Yarns Bamboo Fair: 60% Rayon from Bamboo, 40% Cotton #3 dk weight yarn; 273 yds per 100 gm ball; suggested needle size US5. I think the drape and weight of this yarn would be comparable to Be So Baby yarn. This yarn retails for $6.49 and comes in 24 colors.

Lion Brand® Coboo®: 50% Cotton, 50% Rayon from Bamboo, #3 dk weight yarn; 232 yds per 100gm ball; suggested needle size US6. I think the drape and weight of this yarn would be comparable to Be So Baby yarn. This yarn retails for $5.99 and comes in 8 colors.

Universal Yarn Bamboo Pop: 50% Cotton, 50% Bamboo #3 dk weight yarn; 292 yds per 100gm ball; suggested needle size US5. I think the drape and weight of this yarn would be comparable to Be So Baby yarn. This yarn retails for $5.99 and comes in 3 colors.

Patons® Grace: 100% mercerized cotton, #3 dk weight yarn; 136 yds per 50gm ball; suggested needle size US5. I think the drape and weight of this yarn would be comparable to Be So Baby yarn. This yarn retails for $5.99 and comes in 8 colors.

Hobbii Yarn:

Rainbow Cotton 8/8: 100% cotton, #3 dk weight yarn; 82 yds (72m) per 50g ball; suggested needle size US4-6. I think the drape and weight of this yarn would be comparable to Be So Baby Yarn. This yarn retails for $2.60 and comes in 100 colors.

Ice Yarns:

Cotton Bamboo Light Yarn: 60% bamboo / 40% cotton; 153 yds (140m) per 100 gm (3.5oz) ball. It comes in 29 colors. The suggested needle size is 3 – 4 mm (US 4 – US 6). I think the drape of this yarn would be comparable to Be So Baby yarn. It is labeled a #3 DK weight yarn. This yarn retails for $2.25/ball or $8.99 per 4 balls.

Jimmy Beans Wools:

Sirdar Snuggly Baby Bamboo DK Yarn: #3 dk weight 80% bamboo / 20% wool; 104 yds per 50 gm ball; needle size US6. I think the drape and weight of this yarn would be comparable to Be So Baby yarn. It comes in 13 colors retails for $6.75 per ball.

Knit Picks:

CotLin: #3 Dk weight 70% Tanguis Cotton, 30% Linen; 123 yds per 50gm skein; suggested needle size US 5 – 7. I think the drape and weight of this yarn would be comparable to Be So Baby yarn. It comes in 44 colors and retails for $4.99 per skein.

Lion Brand:

LB Collection® Cotton Bamboo Yarn: #3 dk weight 52% Cotton, 48% Rayon from Bamboo; 245 yds per 100gm ball; suggested needle size US 6 – 8. I think the drape and weight of this yarn would be comparable to Be So Baby Yarn. It comes in 6 colors and retails for $6.99 per ball.

Sirdar:

Sirdar Snuggly Baby Bamboo DK; #3 Dk weight 80% bamboo / 20% wool; 104 yds per 50gm ball; Suggested needle size US6. I think the drape and weight of this yarn would be comparable to Be So Baby yarn. It comes in 12 colors and retails for $6.50 per ball.

Yarn substitution article HERE

Yarn Substitutions Advice from Kristin Omdahl

Suggested crochet gauge:

12 – 17 sts = 4 in (10cm)
E/4 (3.5mm) – H/8 (5.0mm)

Suggested knitting gauge:

21 – 24 sts = 4 in (10cm)
US 5 (3.75mm) – US 8 (5.0mm)

Use the delicate cycle and wash in cool water. Dry with low heat. We recommend washing all handmade items in a laundry bag to avoid damage from other items in machine – zippers, buttons, etc…

You may be wondering what is milk yarn? Milk yarn is a bio-synthetic yarn made by dehydrating and skimming milk, then extracting the proteins. The proteins can then be liquidized and spun.

It is lustrous and soft, which are generally properties of natural fibers but with benefits of synthetics. It produces a strong fiber that is eco-friendly, hypoallergenic and feels great next to the skin. It is wonderful for babies, children and sensitive skin. It is also antibacterial and anti-fungal because amino acids are present in the fiber.

Yarn fibers are usually categorized as either animal, plant or synthetic (man made). Synthetic yarns can be further broken down into petroleum based (e.g. nylon, acrylics) or bio-synthetics. Milk yarn is a bio-synthetic and has been around since the 1930s!

The family of Kristin Omdahl Yarns are 100% thoughtfully sourced and 100% gorgeous. All of Kristin Omdahl Yarns are supported with professional, well written and beautiful knit and crochet patterns, many of which are supported with supplemental tutorial videos, too. Browse other quality Kristin Omdahl products including tools, books, and so much more in the Store.

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