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Yarn Food

Wash & Block Kit Cotton

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Get a professional looking blocking result with Yarn Food’s Wash & Block Kit for Cotton and Plant Fibre Yarns such as linen, hemp or bamboo fibres. Whether you wet block or spray block your handmades, Yarn Food’s Cotton Wash and Blocking Spray are designed to feed plant fibre yarns so that your stitches open up and blossom during blocking, for a professional look every time.

1. MORE BENEFITS

NOURISHES COTTON AND PLANT FIBRE YARNS. Cotton milk is a natural nourisher for plant fibre yarns. It is the key ingredient in Yarn Food Blocking Spray for Plant Fibres that feeds moisture back into your knit or crocheted garments so that they stay soft and last you longer.

EFFICIENT NATURAL FORMULA WITH UP TO 100 WASHES. The plant-derived, enzyme-, dye-, phosphate-, and sodium laurel sulphate-free, biodegradable wash formula only needs 5ml - or 3 pumps - per wash which makes a 500 ml bottle go a long way.

PERFECT FOR TRAVEL. Just add 3 pumps of wool wash to a water-filled sink, leave 20 minutes to soak, squeeze out water, lay out flat or hang to dry. No machine or effort needed. Alternatively, simply pin to shape and spray to freshen up and revive the texture of your handmades when on holiday.

WE SOURCE LOCALLY. As a family business based in the British countryside we know what community means and care greatly to preserve it. This is why we source all our ingredients locally from small businesses like us, because we believe in a world where people still matter and businesses care.

2. FRAGRANCE

The subtle, essential-oil based citrus fragrance makes your knit or crocheted items smell clean and fresh without overpowering the senses.

3. HOW TO USE

COTTON WASH

Fill a sink or basin with one gallon, or 4.5 liters, of cold or lukewarm water. Add 3 pumps (5 ml) of Yarnfood Cotton Wash and soak your garment for 20 minutes. Gently remove from the water, squeeze without wringing, and roll up in a towel to squeeze the remaining water out. Lay flat or block to dry.

Washing machine: Suitable for regular or HE machines. Add 9 pumps (15ml) into detergent drawer or directly into the machine. Wash on wool or delicate cycle following your yarn’s care instructions.

BLOCKING SPRAY

Pin your garment to dimension and lightly spray from a distance of about 20cm. Avoid soaking the fabric. A fine coat of mist will suffice to feed animal fibres with nourishing cotton milk and freshen it up with a subtle citrus fragrance. Gently pad the garment into shape while the formula is sinking in. Leave to dry.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

Whilst blocking, the knitted fabric seemed to retain its integrity instead of stretching out of shape so this process was easier than with just water or with other wool detergents.
Gil

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NATURAL FIBRE CARE

Plant-derived, non-toxic, phosphate-, dye- and sodium laurel sulphate-free, biodegradable non bio detergent.
FOR WET & SPRAY BLOCKING

Our yarn-specific formula lets plant fibres relax and stitches blossom for a professional look every time.
REDUCES WASHES

Preserve your handmades for longer by reducing the strain of excessive washing. Spray to revive instead.
PERFECT FOR TRAVEL

A good feed brings stuffy, squished and tired-looking handmades back to life wherever you are.

FAQs

Why does the water look darker after soaking my knit socks?

Please always test your yarns for colourfastness before washing. The natural cleaning agents in the formula will gently remove grime and dirt from your garment, which will be visible in the basin when you remove your item from the water. For very soiled socks, you can repeat the soaking process twice, or until satisfied with the outcome.

CAN I SOAK MY SOCKS FOR MORE THAN 20 MINUTES?

In most cases it is safe to soak your socks for longer than 20 minutes, however, we always recommend checking the care information of the yarn you’ve used and special requirements.

Can I use YarnFood in the washing machine?

Yes, you can use Yarn Food in the washing machine on a wool or delicate cycle. Add 15 ml, or 9 pumps, either directly into the machine or into the detergent drawer. Your garments will still be cleaned and fed, but some of the nourishment may be washed out in the rinsing process, which is why
the hand-wash and soak option is the preferred method for Yarn Food.

Testimonials

Just removed my shawl from blocking boards. It feels lovely and softer than before soaking. I love that a small amount can be enough and that it does not create too much foam.
Hazel

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