Toys for the little ones

Selection of yarn for knitted or crocheted toys

Choosing yarn usually takes a great deal of care when making crochet or knitted clothes for toddlers. This is because children generally have sarter skin than adults, so some yarn can feel scratching for a child, although an adult may not feel anything. Fortunately, you do not need the same worries when making crochet or knitted toys, because here the yarn does not come into contact with the baby's skin. In principle, this means that you can use all types of yarn, although certain types of yarn may be more obvious than others.

It is always an advantage if a piece of knitted or crocheted toys can get in the washing machine, because toys quickly get dirty and unhygienic if the child has it everywhere. Cotton yarn manages the washing machine without any problems, and the toys can even be washed at 60 degrees, which can, for example, remove bacteria and house dust mites from a crochet teddy bear. In addition, cotton yarn is also cheap, and it is originally Mayflower's specialty, so of course we have a wide selection of different colors.

Inspiration for knitted and crocheted maternity gifts

In principle, only the imagination sets limits when it comes to knitted or crocheted maternity gifts, but especially useful things like a crochet rattle or crochet stroller chain are popular choices. These gifts can be used from day one and they are far more personal than a bought maternity gift.

If you want to make a maternity gift yourself, you may also consider making a crocheted teddy bear or doll. This gift can also enjoy this gift from day one, and in addition, it is also a gift that can potentially follow the child for many years because the use is not only limited to babies.

It is an extra good idea to choose cotton yarn if you want to crochet or knit something for a baby. All newly -born parents quickly discover that baby gym and the like can easily get on clothes, rugs and toys, and therefore it is a huge advantage if it can be thrown into the washing machine without any problems.

Of course, you can also choose to knit or crochet baby clothes as a maternity gift. With Mayflower Do we have a wide range of recipes on crochet and knitted baby clothes that you can freely download

Experience our selection of crochet baby toys 

If you are planning to crochet baby toys, you've come to the right place. Our selection of recipes for crochet toys spans wide and allows you to create unique and trusted toys for the little ones. 

We offer recipes for rustle toys that give a nice rattle that catches the child's attention and supports the early sensory development. Our Susini with animals such as rabbits and hippos have fine details, such as ears, eyes and nose. These little beings can help awaken the child's curiosity and stimulate its senses. Our crochet baby toys are also available as stroller chains with motifs of both animals and hearts that provide a sweet touch to the stroller and at the same time entertain the child. A Crochet activity toys Can be both a personal and loving gift that the parents or baby will be happy with when the baby plays on the blanket or lies in the stroller. 

Therefore, you may want to use cotton for crocheted toys

In the vast majority of our recipes we recommend that you use Mayflower Cotton 8/4, which is a 4-thread yarn in 100% pure cotton. This is an ideal choice for crochet baby toys as the cotton yarn combines softness with a high abrasion resistance and solid structure. Cotton yarn retains its shape well, even after many hours of play and activity, which baby toys are often exposed to. If you make a crochet activity toy, it can stay neat and functional. The yarn has the advantage that it can be easily washed at high temperatures or wiped off with a damp cloth. In our recipes you will always find precise recommendations on what materials we suggest, as well as the specific yarn colors used in the examples shown.

Customize your crochet baby toys with our many yarn colors

When choosing colors for your crochet toy, you have many options. Our yarn colors give you the freedom to choose the shades you want. Modern baby toys often draw on a wider scale of colors that do not necessarily follow the classic norms on blue for boys and pink for girls.

With us you can follow the colors in the recipe or choose your own by clicking "Change Color", making it easy to customize your crochet baby toys. If you make a crochet animal for babies like toys, you may also consider using the natural colors of the animals for an authentic look. 

Do you want to see more recipes for crochet and baby knit? Look here And see the selection of crochet and knitting patterns on baby clothes.