Show PLAN FOR WASHING SWEATER Knitted o or Croch Crocheted ted Ofte Often Lose Shape Unless Precautions Precautions Precautions Are Taken Sweaters enters and other knitted l lor or crocheted articles often lose their shape hape when cleaned unless special precautions s are taken The United States Department Of Agriculture says the best way Is is' to work as follows Measure 1 the article Use lukewarm water and soap solution Wash the article b by squeezing rather than rubbing rubbing rubbing rub rub- bing and ke keep p it under water as much muchas as possible When lifting It keep the hand under and put It Into a pan Rinse until the last water Is clear Squeeze out the water either with the hands or by putting through the wringer keeping the hand under the garment to prevent stretching from the weight of the water Put through the wringer several times changing the folds to take out as much water as possible Pla Place e on a covered table tabie and stretch or pat Into the original shape and size as shown by the meas meas- If desirable It may be pinned or fastened In place by thumb tacks |