12/3/2023 0 Comments Spring cleaning day 2017willlin![]() Stomp out any excess water and then lay your knits flat on your blocking boards or cardboard to dry. ![]() Press the water out of the items (don’t wring them), and roll them in a towel. Give them a good swish around and then drain the sink. To wash your knits simply fill a clean sink with cool water and a little wool wash, submerge a few items of like colours and leave them for about 15-20 minutes (note the section on colourwork knits below). is there anything that’s too small or that isn’t being used?.is there anything that needs mending (is that sweater missing a button? are there any snags or holes in your knits?).which ones should be stored away for Winter (for me that’s the mittens, there’s not much call for those around here after May).which ones only need a good wash (probably all of them).Once you have collected up your woollies you can decide: if you have any lace you might want blocking wires and pins.įor each of these supplies there are many brands and types, but for those who want to know: I am currently using Wool Soap from Twig and Horn, I have the Gleener (and I’m quite pleased with it) to get rid of pills, my blocking mats are kiddie play mats from Canadian Tire, and I have a few lavender sachets and cedar balls for my yarn bins.If you have a lot of colourwork knits you may need a bit of vinegar.lavender or cedar balls or sealed plastic bins for storage.blocking mats or a large piece of cardboard. ![]() To give your knits a deep cleaning you will need: It really doesn’t take long and it keeps them looking great (and there’s no chance of meeting some Velcro or a snaggy zipper in the wash!). ![]() Personally, I always hand wash my woollies, even those in superwash yarns. Now, there is much debate on the care of knits, depending on the yarn you use, how much you use them etc. So, collect up all of your knits, and let’s give them a good clean! At the end of a long winter, your hard working woolies need a bit of love and attention, and some items will be stored away until next winter. Our knits (especially kid knits) get a lot of love over the winter so spring seems the perfect time to do a bit of an overhaul. How to keep your knits looking good so they can enjoy the longevity they deserve. As part of our year of thoughtful knitting we have been thinking a fair bit about knitwear after it has been created. ![]()
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