TEDDY Wool - DMC

DMC TEDDY Wool – Baby Plush Yarn 50g 90m

100% Polyamide | 50g – 90m | Soft Plush Texture

📋 Main features

• Composition100% Polyamide
• Skein weight50g
• LengthApprox. 90m
• Recommended needles5.5mm
• Recommended crochet hook5.5mm
• WashingMachine wash at 40°C
• Ideal forBabies and children
• Indicative yield3 skeins for a 9-12 month baby garment

🧵 The yarn

DMC TEDDY Wool is a yarn with a plush-effect texture designed specifically for creating garments and accessories for babies and children. Its main feature is the soft, voluminous, and cuddly surface that feels like real plush to the touch, perfect for sweaters, blankets, and comforters that need to be soft and comfortable against the sensitive skin of little ones.

Each skein contains 50 grams of approximately 90 meters of yarn, an ideal amount for small and medium-sized baby projects. It is worked with 5.5mm needles or a 5.5mm crochet hook, sizes that allow you to achieve a full and even texture without weighing down the final garment. The yarn is easy to work with even for beginners, thanks to its consistent yield.

🧬 Technical composition: why it works

The 100% polyamide composition was chosen by DMC to guarantee three essential characteristics: delicate softness, resistance to frequent washing, and the long-lasting maintenance of the plush texture. Unlike natural yarns that can felt or lose volume, polyamide maintains its soft structure even after numerous washes, an essential aspect for garments intended for babies that require constant cleaning.

The synthetic fiber used has been tested to be hypoallergenic and safe in contact with the sensitive skin of babies. The curly and voluminous texture is not just aesthetic: it creates a layer of air that keeps the garment warm without being heavy, ideal for sweaters and blankets that need to protect without suffocating.

📦 Skein format and yield

Each 50-gram skein contains approximately 90 meters of yarn. To make a 9-12 month size sweater, 3 skeins are needed, while 5-6 are required for a standard-sized crib blanket (approx. 70x90cm). A single skein is sufficient for a baby hat, a pair of booties, or a small comforter.

The 10x10cm swatch is obtained with 16 stitches and 26 rows, an essential figure for accurately calculating the quantity needed for structured projects. We recommend purchasing all the necessary skeins at once to ensure the uniformity of the color lot, an especially important aspect with textured yarns like this.

🧶 Recommended working

5.5mm needles are the ideal size for this yarn because they allow you to achieve a full and compact texture without excessively tightening the stitches. With smaller needles, the fabric would be stiff and lose its soft effect; with larger needles, visible holes would be created that would compromise the plush appearance. Stockinette or simple ribbing best enhances the yarn's texture.

With a 5.5mm crochet hook, excellent results are obtained for amigurumi, dolls, and single crochet or half double crochet blankets. The yarn's curly texture naturally hides imperfections, making this yarn perfect even for beginners with crochet. Avoid complex openwork stitches: the plush surface would make them barely visible.

✨ Why choose DMC TEDDY Wool

Compared to other plush yarns on the market, DMC TEDDY Wool stands out for the quality consistency guaranteed by the DMC brand and for its machine washability up to 40°C, a feature not to be taken lightly in textured yarns. Many plush-effect yarns require hand washing or lower temperatures, making it difficult to maintain baby garments that get dirty frequently.

The curly texture that can be combined with other yarns allows you to create original projects by pairing TEDDY with smooth yarns for interesting surface contrasts. The final result is a garment that maintains its softness over time, does not shed, and does not lose its shape, essential aspects for handmade gifts intended to last.

🎨 What you can make

DMC TEDDY Wool is ideal for baby sweaters, cardigans, and hats, but also for crib blankets, pillows, and small throws for the nursery. The plush texture is perfect for comforters, dolls, and amigurumi that are naturally soft without the need for special padding. It is also great for winter accessories such as neck warmers, mittens, and booties.

👩‍🎨 Who it is suitable for

This yarn is suitable for both beginners and experts. The plush texture naturally hides small tension imperfections or uneven stitches, making the final result always appealing even for beginners. Working with simple stitches (stockinette, single crochet) best enhances the yarn without requiring complex techniques.

It is typically purchased by mothers and grandmothers preparing a baby layette, hobbyists creating handmade gifts for births and baptisms, and artisans making dolls and baby accessories to order. The DMC guarantee and machine washability make it a safe choice for those gifting creations intended for everyday use.

🧼 Care and maintenance

• WashingMachine wash max 40°C
• BleachingDo not bleach
• Spin cycleDelicate
• DryingDry flat
• IroningDo not iron
• StorageStore in a dry place away from heat sources

📌 Important note

📊 Technical data summary