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Tips for washing a handmade blanket?

JessieCupcakeJessieCupcake member
in June 2012 Moms
My LO received a crocheted blanket and I'd like to wash it because it smells kinda funky. Any tips? Google says Dreft in cold water on gentle cycle. I don't want to destroy the blanket though so I figured I'd check with you ladies first. :)
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Re: Tips for washing a handmade blanket?

  • amberleebamberleeb member
    I would throw it in the washer in a delicate bag and wash on a normal cycle.
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  • JuneBugBaby2012JuneBugBaby2012
    I would try to find out what kind of yarn it's made from. Acrylic yarn should be ok on delicate and either low heat dry or air dry. If it's wool I would handwash it and stretch it to its normal shape to air dry. I washed one we got for my first son and some of the knots came undone from being washed too hard.
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  • beck8008beck8008 member
    depends on the yarn- acrylic and cotton can be washed and dryed as normal.  If there is any wool, you'll want to dry flat- most baby stuff is made out of yarn that can be dryed
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  • jillane513jillane513 member
    delicate cycle, cold water, fluff dry
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  • JessieCupcakeJessieCupcake member
    Thanks ladies!
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