Shrinking a wool throw or a garment is often a case when too warm temperatures are used while washing them or in the dryer. It is still may be possible to restore the original size of your merino wool throw or a garment. As the possibility to restore the wool throw depends on a variety of factors, it is probable to increase your throw or sweater by as much as a size and a half using this process (can work for other wool knit objects as well, for that matter).

So, what to do? Follow these steps and be gentle with your wool throws, blankets or piece of clothing.