Keep Your Knit Winter Pom Pom Hat Looking Like New

Winter is here and it's time to bring out all those comfy and cozy knit hats. Handcrafted beanies are intended to be a multi-seasonal and long lasting, keeping your knit winter pom pom hat clean and looking like new is essential. Knit winter hats naturally get fuzzy due to friction, so it is best to clean them regularly to keep the winter hat looking like new. However, cleaning a pom pom beanie can be a tricky task. In this blog post, we'll guide you through the steps how to care for knit pom hat, using simple and effective methods or scroll to the bottom of the post to watch a video.

Step One: Determine the type of yarn

Different yarn fibers can have different reactions to cleaning solutions, however something almost more important to keep your knit winter pom pom hat looking great is the pom pom. All b.e.happe beanies are labeled with fiber content either being 100% acrylic or 80% acrylic and 20% wool on the inside of the beanie tag.

Step Two: Hand-wash the hat body

Hand washing is by far safest method for cleaning your handcrafted knit winter pom pom hats. Fill a basin with lukewarm water and add a small amount of gentle and dye-free detergent. To preserve the faux fur pom pom, gently swish ONLY the body of the hat around in the soapy water and let it sit for several minutes. Rinse the hat thoroughly with clean water until no suds remain. Do not wring or squeeze the hat as it can distort the shape of the winter pom hat. 

Step Three: Dry the hat

Lay the winter pom hat flat on a clean towel and fold over the towel on the body of the hat. Gently press the towel down to remove water on the body of the hat. If the faux fur pom pom got wet, shake vigorously to reshape it or fluff. Lay the hat down on the towel to finish drying.  

Faux fur pom poms cannot be washed as most are acrylic or polyester and will MELT. If you have a handcrafted b.e.happe knit pom pom hat the pom pom is faux fur, this should NOT be dried. If you have a b.e.happe knit hat without a pom pom can tolerate being washed in hot water, however it may shrink or change shape  pending the temperature of the dryer. Always read the care instructions on the tag before attempting to clean it.  Do not use a dryer or a hair dryer to dry your knit pom pom hat as the heat can cause the yarn to melt or change shape. 

Step Four: Remove stains

For more stubborn stains on the knit pom pom hat such as along the brim where makeup may have been rubbed off, apply a small amount of stain remover or dye-free soap to the affected area and gently rub it in. Let it sit for a few minutes before washing as before. Avoid using bleach or harsh chemicals, as they can damage the yarn fibers.

Step Five: Clean up body of pom beanie

Once your knit pom pom hat is clean and dry, the last two steps to getting you knit hat looking like new is cleaning up the surface and re-shaping the knit beanie. If the winter knit pom hat needs to be reshaped, gently stretch the stitches vertically. Watch this video to see a demonstration on how to reshape the beanie.

Due to friction, it is natural for any knitwear to get fuzzy over time. Take a sharp scissors and gently snip the fuzz off the surface of the hat. This will remove the fuzz and have your knit pom hat looking like brand new. Watch this video to see a demonstration on how to de-fuzz your b.e.happe beanie. 

Now you know how to care for knit pom hat. Hand washing, air drying, and cleaning the surface are the keys to keeping it looking great all winter season. Remember to always read the care instructions on the tag and avoid using bleach or harsh chemicals. With these simple tips, you can enjoy your cozy knit hat for seasons to come.