Wool diaper covers

[motherhendoula]

Has anyone knitted their own wool diaper covers?  I have a pattern i like, now I need a recommendation for what yarn to use. - will any 100% wool work?  Merino wool is so much softer - would that work as well? 

[Momsteader]

Pretty much any wool will work. Merino and other soft wools might not be sturdy enough for a toddler, but will be great and soft for a infant.

[Perdita_in_Ontario]

I have knitted a few soakers for DS, and I generally use Patons Classic Wool. It's pretty soft, easy to work with, and economical. I have also knit one diaper wrap with a merino blend. It was nice and soft and worked fine, although I found it stretched out more than the others.

[motherhendoula]

Thanks for the input guys!  I have a 5 mo old and many wraps leave such marks around his fat little thighs - i was hoping the wool covers would be a little more forgiving in that area ...i think i will use the Merino wool for the ribbing around the legs.

[Perdita_in_Ontario]

Out of curiosity, what pattern are you using? :D

[motherhendoula]

http://www.curlypurly.com/soaker.html

the curly purly super soaker - but im going to rib knit the leg openings.  That seems like it will be a little more 'protective' !

[Perdita_in_Ontario]

Oh, that looks great! I need to knit a soaker for DS - maybe I'll try this one!