Care Instructions
Washing Instructions
Wool has self-cleaning properties. It doesn't smell bad and actually breaks down the bad smelling bacteria from your skin naturally. So most of the time, you only need to air it outside for a little bit and it's all fresh again.
Having said that though, there are of course times when you do actually want to wash your items.
Having said that though, there are of course times when you do actually want to wash your items.
When blocking or washing an item made from hand dyed yarn for the first time, always wash it separately from other items. Although I thoroughly rinse the yarn before I sell it, colours can run a bit during the first washings. Especially the very bright and saturated colours like neon purple, pinks, reds and blues are prone to run a bit upon first washes. This is normal!
Wash your finished items by hand in cold to lukewarm water. Preferably without soap (otherwise use a no-rinse wool wash) and with a table spoon of white vinegar (the type you can eat). Don't let it soak for more than ten minutes. Squeeze out (don't ever wring out!) excess water and lay flat to dry. (The vinegar is good for keeping the colours bright and works as fabric softener. Don't worry, the smell will completely disappear as the wool dries!)
Wash your finished items by hand in cold to lukewarm water. Preferably without soap (otherwise use a no-rinse wool wash) and with a table spoon of white vinegar (the type you can eat). Don't let it soak for more than ten minutes. Squeeze out (don't ever wring out!) excess water and lay flat to dry. (The vinegar is good for keeping the colours bright and works as fabric softener. Don't worry, the smell will completely disappear as the wool dries!)
Storing your yarn
Many of us are not only fibre crafters, but also yarn and/or fibre collectors.
Please make sure that when you store your hand dyed yarns and fibres, they are out of direct sunlight as this has a bleaching effect on the colours. Also make sure you store it dust free and insect proof like in zipper bags or a plastic box with a closed lid. Please beware that moths -or actually their larvae- are not the only creatures that love wool and other animal fibres (such as silk, leather and feathers) as much as you do, carpet beetles and silverfish are also great wool lovers.
Please make sure that when you store your hand dyed yarns and fibres, they are out of direct sunlight as this has a bleaching effect on the colours. Also make sure you store it dust free and insect proof like in zipper bags or a plastic box with a closed lid. Please beware that moths -or actually their larvae- are not the only creatures that love wool and other animal fibres (such as silk, leather and feathers) as much as you do, carpet beetles and silverfish are also great wool lovers.