Tips for shrinking wool

Started by drummerboy, January 14, 2021, 12:14:10 AM

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drummerboy

So I bought this hat as a Christmas present for myself: https://www.townsends.us/collections/mens-hats/products/machine-knit-voyageurs-cap-ca-120

The problem is, I washed it like I do all my wools (without a problem, gentle cycle in a pillow case then hang dry), and the hat lost its snugness.  Is there any way to shrink it back just a smidget?  It seems heat can do the trick, but how to know how much?

Thanks!

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coffeeandcigarette

You are probably going to want to steam in back into shape. Maybe on a ball or a head form. Just hold a hot steamy iron up to it and it will mold it back where you want it. Then let it cool/dry.

Lynne

Quote from: drummerboy on January 14, 2021, 12:14:10 AM

P.S. Anyone who loves old-fashioned cooking and life in general should check out Townsends youtube channel, you could easily spend a lazy Sunday on it.

Yes, a very interesting channel.
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I love that channel.... could easily spend days watching the stuff on it.
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