Can I make it less itchy?

Oh dear. You've made a beautiful, hand-knit garment and it's too itchy.
It happens.

To read more about itch and fiber sizes to avoid the mistake in the first place, take a look at my post Why am I itchy? BUT if the damage is already done, here are some tips which MAY help you get rid of some of that irritation.

To help decrease the itch of a garment that has already been made:

• Natural fibers: hand-wash your garment with a bit of baby shampoo. Rinse, then soak once or twice if necessary with some ordinary hair conditioner.
• Synthetic fibers: machine wash (gentle cycle) with fabric softener in the rinse.
• This works for me: wear a long-sleeve shirt or a turtleneck underneath. If you're giving the garment as a gift, you might consider giving a matching long-sleeve cotton shirt with it. Just in case.

Any other tips you've found??



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