Knitting Needles etc.

Maybe, like put into a pillowcase, as one does stuffed toys ? And, can they be put in the dryer ?

I do it, but this way. I let the washer fill up with COLD water to the level you need. (If only one item, then the lowest water level setting, of course.) I use only Woolite for delicate knits. I let the machine agitate to dissolve the Woolite. I put the garment in and stand right there and only allow it to agitate on the delicate setting for about 15 seconds, then stop the machine and let the garment soak for about 10 minutes. I then hand turn the dial to drain the washer and only allow it to spin till I know alot of the waster is out. Then fill washer for a rinse, doing the same thing of only allowing it to agitate for a few seconds, shutting off, then soaking in the rinse water a few minutes. Turn dial to drain and then only let it spin for a few minutes on delicate spin. You practically have to be right there turning the knobs to do it. I NEVER dry hand-knitted garments in the dryer. I roll them up in a towel to get more moisture out of them, because, remember, you’re not going to allow them to completely spin all the water out. After rolling in a towel, I then lay it flat on another towel to dry, shaping it once I lay it on the towel. Do not put on a hanger to dry, it’ll stretch and be a mile long. It’s work to hand wash…..and, it’s work to do it my way in the washer, but, at least you’re not doing all the wringing, which I think makes the clothes all twisted and wrinkled. But, again, even on a real low dryer setting, you’d have shrinkage of your hand-knitted garments.

4 Responses

1. tracy Says:
   September 26th, 2009 at 4:59 pm

   The pillowcase idea is a good one. I always wash my hand knitted garments in cold water on the delicate cycle and never let it get to the spin cycle. Unless you know what kind of yarn was used and know for certain that your hand knitted items are completely safe to go into the dryer, don’t do it. Lay your items flat to air dry — just to be safe.
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2. honeypot0214 Says:
   September 26th, 2009 at 5:20 pm

   . i would wash on gentle cycle with WOOLITE or the generic brand.use exact amount in directions on the back of the bottle.this will keep it from shrinking.let it go through all the cycles.take it from the washer and give it a couple of shakes to get rid of excess water.then carefully roll it in some towels to finish drying.then lay it flat on a table or bed to get out wrinkles and finish drying.i lay my things on my dining table with the ceiling fan on.it works for me.
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3. Peachie Says:
   September 26th, 2009 at 5:31 pm

   I do it, but this way. I let the washer fill up with COLD water to the level you need. (If only one item, then the lowest water level setting, of course.) I use only Woolite for delicate knits. I let the machine agitate to dissolve the Woolite. I put the garment in and stand right there and only allow it to agitate on the delicate setting for about 15 seconds, then stop the machine and let the garment soak for about 10 minutes. I then hand turn the dial to drain the washer and only allow it to spin till I know alot of the waster is out. Then fill washer for a rinse, doing the same thing of only allowing it to agitate for a few seconds, shutting off, then soaking in the rinse water a few minutes. Turn dial to drain and then only let it spin for a few minutes on delicate spin. You practically have to be right there turning the knobs to do it. I NEVER dry hand-knitted garments in the dryer. I roll them up in a towel to get more moisture out of them, because, remember, you’re not going to allow them to completely spin all the water out. After rolling in a towel, I then lay it flat on another towel to dry, shaping it once I lay it on the towel. Do not put on a hanger to dry, it’ll stretch and be a mile long. It’s work to hand wash…..and, it’s work to do it my way in the washer, but, at least you’re not doing all the wringing, which I think makes the clothes all twisted and wrinkled. But, again, even on a real low dryer setting, you’d have shrinkage of your hand-knitted garments.
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4. Shan Says:
   September 26th, 2009 at 5:58 pm

   You could wash the item in a pillowcase, yes.

   Or you could use a delicate laundry bag, like this one:

   http://www.sourcingmap.com/mesh-delicates-lingerie-clothes-wash-washing-laundry-bag-p-23626.html
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