Back-to-Basics Blanket

Sometimes it’s best to keep things simple. Not always, but sometimes, and the Back-to-Basics range is my answer to that sentiment. No extra frills or fancy stuff, just a basic knitted piece that does its job quietly.

This blanket is hand knit in the softest, cosiest chunky acrylic yarn for maximum warmth and comfort. It’s heavy enough to keep little one’s warm but not so thick and heavy that it’s uncomfortable; mustn’t have ‘too much of a good thing’ after all!

While acrylic fibres can release microplastics into the environment, wool and cotton yarns aren’t always the best choice for items meant for babies and toddlers. Wool fibres are brittle and easily broken. These wool fibres can then be inhaled and settle in the lungs causing breathing problems for very young children. Cotton is great for light weight clothing made for warmer weather, but it is quite rough against sensitive skin compared to acrylic and blended yarns designed for babies. To help combat the problem of microfibres I would suggest washing clothes made with acrylic yarn in a laundry bag to catch the fibres. If in doubt please consult your doctor or child healthcare professional.