The Little Story That Still Makes Me Smile: Caring for Handmade Cotton & Bamboo Knits
October 08, 2025
May I cheer you up with a short story? :-)
One of my customers once told me she still remembers the first time she washed her @junebeebaby knit.
She said she stood there for a moment, holding her handmade sweater and wondering if she should really trust the washing machine. Then she took a deep breath, pressed start, and waited.
When the cycle finished, she tossed it into the dryer for a couple of minutes—half nervous, half hopeful and crossed her fingers.
A little while later, she opened the door, looked inside, and started laughing.
“It came out perfect,” she said. “Soft, fresh, and just like new.”
I loved hearing that, mostly because I know how surprising it feels.
We’ve all been taught that handmade knits need special care and a lot of worry.
But my knits are different. They’re made from natural cotton and bamboo fibers, so they fit right into real life.
You can machine wash them on a gentle cycle, give them about ten minutes in the dryer, then lay them flat on a towel to air dry.
That’s it. No fuss. No holding your breath.
Because beautiful, handmade clothing should be easy to live with and easy to love for years, right?
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