silly question from kelera???

[kelera]

Hi everyone i've been reading and learning so much from this forum although im still confused about something.
What are longies and soakers? are they simply put wool covers? ami right in thinking that they go over the nappy? im thinking of trying to con my MIL inot knitting me some while i learn. do they have some sort of backing material inside them or are they straight up wool?if so what the requirements for the type of wool to be used?
thank everyone

[johT]

yes they are knitted wool covers.
i think you use 8 ply 100% pure wool.
hers some pics of soakers and longies as nappy covers on my bub(that my MIL knitted up).
http://jadalynbriellenappies.blogspo...9%3A00-07%3A00

[kelera]

Originally Posted by johT

yes they are knitted wool covers.
i think you use 8 ply 100% pure wool.
hers some pics of soakers and longies as nappy covers on my bub(that my MIL knitted up).
http://jadalynbriellenappies.blogspo...9%3A00-07%3A00

oh my gosh i just had a look and what a clever nanna indeed!!!they are just so cute on those gorgeous kids..mahn i really want some now!!

[tolive75]

No question a silly question kelera.
If you need some quickly and can't knit quick enough, you can always make bumjumpers - which are longies/shorties out of 100% wool jumpers

[fenmura]

You'll need to spray or soak them in lanolin for water resistance. If you buy any they usually come with instructions, and often pre-lanolised.