Mason Dixon KAL

I had similar concerns about the authors' yarn selection, and I'm on a T-I-G-H-T yarn budget right now (living the life of a poor fulltime graduate student). I used Caron Simply Soft because of its cost, its immediate availability, and the vibrant colors it comes in. I had very specific ideas about the color scheme I wanted to achieve. If you would like to see my Moderne Baby Blanket, I've posted pictures on the Knitalong. I'm working it in black, white, grey, and apple green. Good luck with yours!
 

I'm a big fan of KnitPicks Shine in worsted weight. Its machine washable, feels very soft & cottony but is 60% cotton/40% modal. Reasonably priced, and despite the name, not shiny.
 

Just read the reply about KnitPicks Shine - and I had to chime in! It's wonderful!! Feels great and beautiful colors! I highly recommend it!
 

I've used Cascade Sierra for baby blankets. the label doesn't say that it can be machine wash/dried, but I have and it holds up great. It does shrink abot 1/2 stich per inch the first time it's dried, so I always knit it just a little loose.

I've considerd Shine, already mentioned. I think it would work great but I've stuck with Cascade Sierra because of the larger skeins (less ends to weave!). Good luck, I'm sure it will be lovely.
 

Hi, thanks for your question...the answers given were very helpful to me as well!