frequent washing is a big priority, consider an acrylic like Sprightly Acrylic Worsted Yarn which can be washed in the machine and dried on low heat.
Coziness
Will this toy be cuddled? Or only admired on a shelf? Of course if it’s just a decoration there’s no need to worry about the feel of the yarn. But a true stuffie made for hugging MUST be soft — and it’s worth making a swatch to be sure. Crochet a swatch, then rub it against the inside of your wrist to see if
