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How to Wash Your Finished Projects with Care!
We know how careful everyone is with their handmade projects and we know it can be difficult to know how to wash your finished projects correctly. So we've decided to make a handy instructional blog with information on how to properly wash different types of yarn. We do recommend checking the yarn labels for care instructions, this blog is just a helping hand for the bases of different types of yarn.
How to Wash and Dry Wool Projects
Machine Washing instructions:
Use a detergent specific for wool, set the washing machine to gentle or delicate mode. This is so the wool fibers won’t get damaged in the wash and to avoid tangles in your wool fibers, place them in a mesh bag, this also helps to prevent clogging the washing machine with the fibers.
Fiber Wash Mesh Bag
$6.99
This mesh washing machine bag with a nylon zipper is sized to accommodate approximately one pound of raw fleece. It protects the fiber during washing so...… read more
Air-Drying instructions:
Place your washed project on a towel and roll to remove excess moisture. After the excess moisture is removed, remove the project from the towel and lay it on a flat surface to dry. For sweaters and Blankets, stretch and size while it is drying.
We suggest using these wool washes for best care.
Eucalan No Rinse Delicate Wash
$6.25
Eucalan No Rinse Delicate Wash This wool wash saves time and labor. Just soak your wool garment and squeeze out the moisture; no need to...… read more
How to Wash and Dry Cotton Projects
Hand Washing Instructions:
Using a clean; sink, tub, or basin, fill the container with lukewarm water and add your gentle soap to the water. Extreme temperatures can damage your yarn. For 15 minutes soak your project, gently swishing it around to remove grime and dirt. After soaking, take your project out and gently squeeze excess water. After removing excess water, empty your container and refill it with soap-free lukewarm water. Let your project soak back into the lukewarm water for another 15 minutes and swish it around to remove the soap.
Machine Washing Instructions:
Depending on the yarn, some cotton yarn can be machine washed, just make sure to check the label before doing so. Choosing the delicate cycle with a low spin speed, this will help to avoid damage to the yarn. Be sure to place your yarn projects in a mesh bag.
Air-Drying Instructions:
After washing your cotton yarn or garments, gently squeeze out the excess water, lay them on a towel and roll the garments into the towel, gently squeezing as you go. Do this as many times as you see fit, after you’re done towel rolling, lay your newly washed garments on a blocking board or a clean dry towel. To avoid fading, do not place in direct sunlight and we do not recommend line-drying, the weight of the wet garment will cause the fibers to stretch and warp.
Machine Drying Instructions:
Be sure to check the label of your yarn and make sure it is okay to machine wash. When machine washing your garments, it’s best to opt for a low heat setting to minimize shrinkage and be sure to check on your garments during the drying process to make sure there is no damage.
This wash is perfect for all types of fiber and would also be good to use with linen projects as well.
Original Kookaburra Wash
$22.00
Original Kookaburra Wash and Sheepskin Shampoo This unique blend of Tea Tree and Lanolin clean, deodorize and soften all types of fibers (wool, cotton microfibers...… read more
How to Wash and Dry Linen Projects
Before using your Linen project:
It is suggested when working with linen yarn to soak it in warm water for at least 30 minutes before use. The reason being that linen yarn can be quite rough, depending on the brand, and linen becomes softer after each wash.
Machine Washing Instructions:
While you can hand-wash a finished linen project, linen yarn loves the washing machine. It is recommended to use low temperature water and we recommend using the delicate cycle with gentle detergent. The more you wash linen, the softer it gets.
Machine Drying Instructions:
Along with the washing instructions, it is recommended to use low temperatures and a low tumble cycle. Be sure for both washing and drying to use a sample swatch to test out how your specific yarn handles the washer and dryer.
We hope that this blog was helpful for you in your crafting journey and we hope you know how to wash your finished projects with care! While we made this for you, please make sure to read the care instructions on your yarn because care can depend on the type of fiber and what blend of fibers is in the yarn makeup.
