How to Wash Sweaters and Knitwear

First place your knitwear in the fine mesh, zippered bag. We recommend only placing one item in each bag - turned inside-out and gently folded. Fill your sink with tepid water and add 1 teaspoon of Eucalan per gallon. This is our knitwear detergent of choice because it's delicate, natural, unscented, and best of all, you don't need to rinse it! Let the fibers soak for at least 15 minutes so the cleansers can penetrate the fibers fully. Drain your sink and gently squeeze out excess water - do not wring your knits, ever. 

Next, mindfully place your garment on the Large Absorbent Towel smoothing out the item so it lays flat. Roll the towel up - if you're washing a small piece, you can fold the towel in half first then roll. Kneel and press your body weight against the towel, or step on it barefoot to remove as much moisture as possible.  

Just like hair, once yarns are wet they are malleable and will take shape of their position while drying. That's why we created the Absorbent Grid Towel, so you can check your gauge and shape your piece with the grid that includes both inches and metric reference points. If your item requires pinning (which we suggest for ultimate detail) you can lay this towel over the Knitter's Block and use the T-Pins to secure your item in place. If this isn't possible please note that some moisture could seep through to the surface below. Now allow your item to dry until damp. 

We're almost there! Once your knitwear is damp, gently slide the flat Pop-Up Dryer between your item and the grid towel. Then you may buckle the straps so air can flow underneath the garment without having to flip it. And viola! Just like that you've completed blocking or washing your knitwear properly. It will thank you tenfold, we promise.