This Soak gift set pairs a travel-size bottle of Soak, the no-rinse wash, with a Soak Ecowash Bag in a matching color. Soak is a gentle wash made for hand knits and delicates: you let the item sit in the water with a little Soak, then squeeze it out without rinsing.
The mesh bag adds protection when washing. Putting a knit inside it keeps it from rubbing against other things and from stretching as it's lifted out of the water.
It's a small, practical gift for a knitter or crocheter, and a useful thing to tuck into a gifted hand knit so the recipient knows how to care for it.
Good for
- Washing hand knits and wool garments
- Blocking without a rinse
- Tucking in with a gifted sweater or shawl
- Travel, thanks to the small bottle
Using it
Fill a basin with lukewarm water, add a small amount of Soak, and put the knit in the mesh bag. Let it soak for a while without agitating, following the directions on the bottle, then lift the bag out and press the water out; there's no need to rinse. Roll it in a towel and dry it flat. Our blocking guide shows how to shape it while it dries.
Looking after it
Rinse and air-dry the mesh bag after use. Keep the bottle capped tightly so it doesn't leak in a project bag.
