How Do We Wash the Handmade Crochet Hats Correctly?

Handmade crochet hats are one of the best choices for keeping your head warm in the winter and can be quite stylish as well. Since they are worn directly next to the scalp and face, frequent washing is important to keep the hats looking and smelling fresh. The following is the specific cleaning method for handmade crochet hats.

Generally, the hand-made crochet hat has a fabric care label attached to it. The label will contain washing and drying instructions and tell you the type of yarn used to make the hat.

(1) Special wool can be hand-washed or machine-washed in a gentle cycle in cold water.

(2) Ordinary wool must be hand-washed in cold water; otherwise, the fiber may be dull and shrink.

(3) Cotton, linen, and ramie yarns can be washed in a gentle cycle with cold or warm water in the washing machine.

(4) Acrylic and other synthetic yarns can be washed together with ordinary clothes.

(5) Items with unknown fiber content should be hand-washed in cold water and laid flat to dry.

For any type of knitted or crocheted hat, if possible, be sure to remove any decorations such as ribbons, flowers, or pins before washing. If the decoration cannot be removed, always wash the hat by hand. If there are sequins and jewelry on the hat, it may be damaged in the washing machine, even in a gentle cycle.

Hats that are made from synthetic fibers like acrylic or synthetic blends can be machine washed. Turn the hat inside out and always use the washer's gentle cycle and cool water. Allow the hat to air dry to prevent shrinking and reduce pilling. The hats should be dried flat, not hung on a line, to reduce stretching and pulling.

Before washing, check the hat completely for any loose threads, snags, or ripped seams which can get worse during washing. Do not pull the threads! Instead, make repairs and fix any snags.

Handmade crochet hats that are made from natural fibers like wool, cotton, or flax, or from a blended yarn of the fibers should be hand-washed in cool water. For wool fibers, choose a detergent formula developed just for wool that contains lanolin. Lanolin is natural oil produced by sheep and helps preserve wool fibers and increases the water-resistance of wool.

(1) Gently agitate the knitted item in soapy water. Never wring or scrub.

(2) Drain the sink and add fresh, cold water for rinsing. Repeat this process until all the water is clear and free of suds.

(3) Support the item from underneath as you transfer it to a dry towel.

(4) Gently squeeze to remove excess water and lay item flat on a dry, absorbent towel, and roll up in the towel, pressing firmly as you roll. Do not wring the towel.

(5) To dry, lay a bath towel on a flat surface. Place the knitted hat on the dry towel and reshape it into its original shape. Pat it into shape; avoid tugging or pulling.

(6) Allow the hat to dry completely, turning it over several times.

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