We got this adorable chenille Little Giraffe blanket for our daughter but after several washes in the machine and dryer, the fibers seem to be stuck together and they are no where near as softHow can I revive this blanket?
Cotton is flammable and difficult to knit or crochet tightly enough for potholders and trivets I would choose wool, which does not burn, and has very good insulating propertiesAgain, work on much smaller needles or hook than you think you will need Also make the item larger than you think you want, and then when it gets dirty you can throw it in the washing machineIt will felt (shrink), but you want this because it will get thicker and tighter when it does.
Try soaking it in fabric softener for a while Rinse by hand and give a short spin Air dry till just damp and put in warm dryer to fluff it up
Ding-ding-ding-ding-ding-ding! Whoop whoop whoop! Your guesses are both 100% correct! You get the prizeYes, cotton is best for thisWool might also work, but I'd go with cotton as it's tons easier to cleanIf you're planning to use it as a potholder, use a really small needle or hook and work tightlyFor a trivet, you might want to run two strands together so it's bulkier - either that or make it twice the length you want, then fold it in half and sew it together.
