Knitwear and staining

Hi. I recently bought a MDD and she's my very first vinyl doll. I plan to knit sweaters for her but am worry about the staining.

What have been your experiences with knitwear? 

I've done a little knitting for my dolls--I'm not very advanced so nothing has been fancy.

Polyester and acrylic fibers basically have the color molded in, they're pretty safe for dark colors.

I've had okay luck with cotton so far, knock on wood.

Wool is usually dyed, i'd be cautious with darker wool. 

2 hours ago, Poofiemus said:

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Thank you for the reply! What do you mean by okay with cotton? But overall, it sounds promising since I tend to use cotton/acrylic mix so it may be okay 👍

Edited October 6, 2020 by simplyemme

Thanks for this topic, guys, I'm commissioning a sweater soon. I'm guessing a lighter to mid-coloured mohair lace yarn would be ok?

2 hours ago, simplyemme said:

Thank you for the reply! What do you mean by okay with cotton? But overall, it sounds promising since I tend to use cotton/acrylic mix so it may be okay 👍

I've used a vivid purple cotton yarn before and it didnt stain, though admittedly i washed it pretty thoroughly before blocking it. 

And yes, mid to light tones are probably safest with animal fibers. I did a rather over the top cardigan for my Smart Doll boy in white wool that has been very safe.

19 hours ago, Poofiemus said:

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Thank you for the clarification. I'll have to make sure to wash the knits beforehand, it never hurts to be extra cautious ❤

1 hour ago, simplyemme said:

Thank you for the clarification. I'll have to make sure to wash the knits beforehand, it never hurts to be extra cautious ❤

Right? You have to soak pieces you make to block them, may as well wash them with dish soap and vinegar while you're at it.