Yarn for toys: which one is best?

Anyone planning to crochet amigurumi for the first time faces the challenge of choosing yarn. Yarn varies in composition, yardage, and quality. For example, it is better not to use acrylic - this yarn does not hold its shape, and after a couple of months the toy will stretch out and the stuffing will clump. Amigurumi are often crocheted from cotton, cotton blends, wool, wool blends, or other mixed options. Cotton blends are used for children's toys more often than other types of yarn. Cotton blends are not scratchy, rarely pill, and are pleasant to work with. The most prominent examples of cotton blends are YarnArt Jeans and Alize Cotton Gold.

Cotton is harder to work with and coarse; small toys are usually crocheted from this yarn. It is simple to use and easy to machine wash.

Wool, wool blends, and other mixed yarns are also suitable for crocheting toys. When using wool-based yarn, the goal is often to emphasize the toy's unique character, softness, and warmth. Wool yarn is also used to crochet toys for children.

Plush yarn has become a leader over the last year. It is used to crochet cute, delicate toys that emphasize a cozy feel.

Textured yarn is the most difficult to crochet with, but the most striking in toys. Such yarn can look like plush or fur. The toy gains a lively and vibrant appearance.

What yarn do you like to use for crocheting toys?

After choosing yarn for a toy, the guide on what to stuff a crochet toy with is a useful next step.