I want to bake a cake for my son's birthday, but I'm worried about those cheap pans that are nonstick, aluminum, etc.etc.they just seem not healthyI could use glass but there are no cute shapes for cakes (hearts, cars, etc.)Any suggestions???
I think you will be fine with an aluminum panRemember, all because you bake a cake once a year in a pan doesnt mean it will poison your sonHowever, using that pan everyday to bake a cake which your son would eat on a regular basis could definitely be damagingEspecially non-stick pans- they are the worst, healthwise, because of the chemicals manufacturers use to create the non-stick effectWorking for a reference testing lab, we get concerned parents/physicians calling all the time about the dangers and possible toxicities of toys, bakeware, etcThe fact of the matter while this stuff isnt good for us if used on a daily basis, one use of an aluminum pan is not going to have adverse effects on your sons healthGlass is the best pan type to use, but my suggestion is definitely to go with one of those flexible aluminum pansAnd butter it up real good so you'll have an all natural non-stick pan which your cake can fall out of easy.
Depends on what size hook you plan to useThe thicker the yarn - the bigger hook needed And as Mrs Bear said - the fiber matters as wellBest thing to do is get some yarn of your choice and experiment by making a swatch of different thicknesses and hooksI would say - from long being a knitter and crocheter - that of medium weight - no more than two strands would be needed for an afghan or throwYou do intend to wear clothes under it, don't you?
