Care guide

Hair accessories, headbands and bandanas are worked in soft yarn. Put them on and take them off gently, and avoid pulling on the stitches or the ties.

Keep pieces away from rough surfaces, jewellery and velcro that can snag the yarn.

Spot clean with a barely damp cloth where you can. If a piece really needs washing, hand wash it briefly in cool water with a little mild soap.

Press the water out in a towel rather than wringing it, reshape the piece while it is damp, and let it dry flat.

Keep crochet away from direct heat, hair dryers and strong sunlight, which can fade the colour and harden the yarn.

Store pieces somewhere dry, flat or loosely folded, away from sharp objects. Keep light colours apart from dark ones so nothing marks them.