How to wash a knitted blanket?

LoLoPanda · April 2011

Our landlords knitted Scarlett a beautiful blanket and matching hat. Unfortunately, it smells like their house - with dog pee and all. I'd like to wash the blanket so she can use it but I'm not sure how. Can I wash it in the washing machine? Would it be better hand-washed? If I can wash it in the washing machine, can I also put it in the dryer?

Thanks in advance!

lunabeam · April 2011

That's tough when you don't know what type of yarn was used. I would probably wash it in cold water, and let it air dry.

Or have it dry cleaned!

Rock-n-Voll · April 2011

Depends on what it's made from. You can ask them what yarn they used and look up the care instructions. I'd be willing to bet though that it's acrylic. I always go with acrylics for baby items because they're machine washable.

I would put it through the wash on a lukewarm setting and air dry. In theory you could tumble dry it on low if you really want to try it.

Rock-n-Voll · April 2011

I would not dry clean it without knowing the fiber content. Some yarns come with specific instructions on what dry cleaning chemicals can be used on them.

Mrs.BoomBoom · April 2011

I wouldn't dry clean for the baby. My MO is to throw it in the wash and hope for the best. If it's ruined, oh well, I wasn't going to use it smelly anyway. (And I'd throw some vinegar in the wash water for the smell)

ZoeMay06 · April 2011

With stuff like that I always throw it in a pillowcase with the end tied in a knot, machine wash on cold with the rest of my laundry and then let it air dry. When it's almost dry you can put it in the dryer on low for 20 mins or so to fluff it up.

wldktz10 · April 2011

We put ours on the handwash cycle in the washing machine and then hang to dry.

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