How to Wash a Beanie
Knit beanies stretch and shrink easily, so cool water and flat drying are the whole game. The embroidery just needs gentle handling.
- Turn the beanie inside out to protect the embroidery.
- Hand wash or use a gentle machine cycle in cold water with mild detergent.
- Do not wring. Press the water out gently.
- Lay flat on a towel and reshape to its natural size.
- Air dry away from direct heat and sunlight.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Hot water or a hot dryer, which shrinks knit beanies a full size.
- Hanging a wet beanie, which stretches it out of shape.
- Scrubbing the embroidery directly.
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FAQ
Yes, on a cold gentle cycle, turned inside out, ideally in a mesh bag. Hand washing is gentler still for wool or custom embroidered beanies.
Lay it flat on a towel, reshape it, and air dry. Never use a dryer, which shrinks knit fabric quickly.
No, if you wash cold, turn it inside out, and air dry. Heat and friction damage embroidery, not water.
Hand wash in cold water with a wool-safe detergent, do not agitate hard, and dry flat. Wool felts and shrinks in heat and agitation.
Every few wears if worn against the skin, or when it looks or smells like it needs it. Over-washing wears out knit fabric faster.
No. Ironing flattens the knit and can scorch the fibers and embroidery. If it needs smoothing, reshape it damp and let it dry flat.
Last updated June 30, 2026