Hand wash cold, dry flat

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Pre Wash

1- Use a tape measure to measure the piece first.

2- If the piece has buttons, cover each with aluminum foil.

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Wash

1- Fill a  basin with cold, and add a squirt of wool or baby shampoo.

2- Submerge your sweater.

3- Once in water, gently swirl your sweater around for 30 seconds and let it soak for up to 30 minutes before rinsing out the soap.

4- Drain the dirty water and rinse with cool clean water.

givéh handmade knitwear for cool people

Dry Flat

1- Roll the sweater into a ball and lay it flat on a clean, dry, white towel.

2- Gently roll up the towel (like a yoga mat), pressing out the water as you go.

3- Unwrap and lay it out on a fresh white towel.

4- Manipulate the sweater so it conforms to its original shape and let it dry.

Care for your knit

givéh handmade knitwear for cool people

Hang like this

givéh handmade knitwear for cool people

Remove pills with a wool comb

givéh handmade knitwear for cool people

How to store

1- Wash before storing.

2- Store in a fabric bag (not a plastic bag).

3- Throw in some cedar balls to keep away the moths.

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When it wrinkles

1- Soak a small towel in cold water.

2- Place it on the wrinkled part.

3- Set your iron on “wool” setting and place it on the towel for 3-5 seconds.