for those who crochet soakers

nalaundi

I have recently descovered that I can crochet my own Wool soakers

I a using the Lions brand Fisherman's Wool (100% wool)

all of the patters call for a single worsted weight which lions brand wool is, 

but I have seen many completed soakers which use two strands at the same time.

would a single strand of yarn (crocheted tight with a smaller hook than called for in single crochet) 

be thick enough for a night time diaper soaker? or should I really be doubling the pattern?

knittinlins

Are you on ravelry? There is a soakers and longies group that may give you some good responses

I knit and am still awaiting my little guy, so that is all the help I can give.

nalaundi

I am on ravelry but didn't think to ask there lol  off to ravelry! Thank you!

bumpuser5078523

You could always make a couple singles and put two in if you need. They wouldn't go to waste.

This is a brilliant idea, by the way. Why did I not know about this?! I can crochet/knit some cotton soakers!

mrshudson618

doeie04 said:

You could always make a couple singles and put two in if you need. They wouldn't go to waste. This is a brilliant idea, by the way. Why did I not know about this?! I can crochet/knit some cotton soakers!

I think you are confusing soakers and doublers. A wool soaker is a cover...the name is misleading.

@nalaundi

where did you find your pattern? the only good ones I found were knit, the crochet all seemed wonky.

bumpuser5078523

Oh damn! I get those confused. So should I coin the crocheted doublers?

I would do the double strand, then. You don't want them to leak!

nalaundi

all on ravelry. I made a point to avoid the purely decorative soakers.