Yarn Care Instructions

Yarn Care Guide - Tina's Toasty Toes

General Care Guidelines

At Tina's Toasty Toes, each skein of yarn is carefully hand-dyed with love and attention to detail. To keep your handmade items looking beautiful for years to come, please follow these care instructions:

Basic Care Principles

  • Always check the specific care instructions for your yarn base
  • Store yarn in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight
  • Use cool water for washing (30°C/86°F maximum)
  • Always use a wool-specific wash
  • Never wring or twist your yarn/finished items
  • Block and reshape while damp

Care By Yarn Type

Superwash Merino

  • Machine washable on gentle cycle
  • Hand washing recommended for longer life
  • Lay flat to dry
  • Reshape while damp

Luxury Blends (with Silk/Cashmere)

  • Hand wash only
  • Gentle soak for 15-20 minutes
  • Roll in towel to remove excess water
  • Lay flat to dry
  • Handle with extra care when wet

Non-Superwash

  • Hand wash only
  • Avoid agitation to prevent felting
  • Use cool water
  • Lay flat to dry
  • Reshape while damp

Alpaca Blends

  • Hand wash only
  • Gentle soak
  • Handle with care when wet
  • May grow with wear
  • Block to maintain shape

Specialty Yarns (Sparkle/Tweed/Boucle)

  • Hand wash recommended
  • Handle with extra care
  • Follow specific base instructions
  • Lay flat to dry

Storage Tips

  • Store in a cool, dry place
  • Use breathable containers
  • Keep away from direct sunlight
  • Protect from moths with cedar or lavender
  • Store flat rather than hanging

Blocking Tips

  1. Wash according to yarn instructions
  2. Gently squeeze out excess water
  3. Roll in clean towel
  4. Shape to measurements
  5. Pin if necessary
  6. Allow to dry completely

Color Care

  • First wash may release some excess dye
  • Test for colorfastness
  • Use cool water to prevent bleeding
  • Add vinegar to wash water if needed
  • Wash similar colors together

Need Help?

If you have specific questions about caring for your Tina's Toasty Toes yarn, please don't hesitate to contact us. We're here to help you keep your hand-dyed yarn looking beautiful for years to come.