Day to day
- Keep keys, pens and anything sharp in a small pouch so they do not catch a loop.
- Do not overfill it. Weight pulls the stitches open and lengthens the strap over time.
- Hang it by the strap only for a short while. For the night, lay it flat or stand it on a shelf.
Cleaning a small mark
Most marks do not need a full wash. Dip a soft cloth in cool water with a drop of mild liquid soap, press it on the mark, and dab. Do not rub, because rubbing roughens the yarn. Dab again with a clean damp cloth and let it dry in the air.
Washing the whole bag
- Fill a tub with cool water and a little mild detergent. Hot water can shrink or fade yarn.
- Lower the bag in and press it gently for a few minutes. Do not scrub or twist.
- Rinse in cool water until the water runs clear.
- Press the water out between two towels. Never wring a crochet bag.
- Reshape it with your hands and dry it flat in the shade. Hanging a wet bag stretches it, and strong sun fades the colour.
Keep crochet out of the washing machine and the dryer. For pieces with embroidery, a brass tag, a lining or a printed twilly, such as Noor or Sora, spot clean only and keep the metal and fabric parts as dry as you can.
Storing it
Stuff the bag lightly with tissue paper or a soft cloth so it keeps its shape, and keep it in a cotton dust bag or a pillowcase. Avoid plastic bags, which trap damp.
If a loop pulls
Do not cut it. Use a blunt needle or a crochet hook to ease the loop back through to the inside of the bag, then gently stretch the fabric around it so the stitch settles. If you are not sure, send us a photo on WhatsApp and we will tell you what to do.
