can I hand wash my scarf?

[blondiep14]

It says dry clean only
It's 70%merino and 30%cashmere.

If I (or MIL!) were to hand wash it, would it be ruined?

(It's a cable knit traditional scarf as opposed to a wrap, if that makes a difference.)

[MotiSen]

Blondie, I've hand-washed a cashmere sweater and separately a merino wool one. Close enou'? Both in cold water with Woolite. Has to be cold water, right. Don't wring dry - can ruin the shape. Smush most of the soapy water out, rinse in cold, smush again, then lay it out flat on a towel and roll it up. Press the roll, then unroll, and place flat on a dry towel. Turn it over after a few hours drying. Hot water or dryer will shrink it right up. Avoid. I know that!

[blondiep14]

Awesome - thanks!

Spoke to MIL (my laundry expert!) and she was confident she could hand wash it too. Fingers crossed it comes back fitting me, not 3yr old DD

[PurpleFrog]

Just make sure you don't use biological powder!

[blondiep14]

I think MIL has specialist wool stuff Purple. (I am quiet a capable person normally but hand washing isn't my strong point!).

[Mintyy]

Why is your mil washing your scarf for you?