How can I get rid of the tangled Fringe on this Throw?
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Use a blunt tapestry needle and work thru each tassel patiently. After all is untangled do multi tiered macrame across the whole width of throw. That should stop the knotting but keep the design element of multicolored tassels.
If your husband is a fisherman, let him do it..............True fisher persons are constantly having to undo backlash tangles. Best of luck.
Spray it lightly with water then work a little fabric softener in with your fingers to help undo the tangles. After untangling try braiding it.
Comb it out with a table fork and trim any messy ends
It would be easier if you put the tangles under the faucet. While the water is running on them, try pulling the tangles out. Then hang'em outside or over the shower bar. It would be a job, but when it is dry you could stitch each one to the other so they stay that way. Next time you launder it, use gentle cycle????
Wash the throw in hair conditioner while it is still wet use a hair pick to comb it out.
I always used deluged fabric softener in a spray, on dolls hair tangles. You might try it on fringe
Just cut them off and you will never have the problem again. The blanket will probably look better without them. Fringe is just a pain in the butt, my personal opinion, LOL and it tickles wherever it is dangling on your skin.
Those hair combs that have the super wide teeth would work
This made me laugh out loud. We have about three or four of those same throws. Combs and fabric softener will not work. Wetting the fringe makes it worse, tightens the knots. You could braid it after you untangle and secure the ends.
I have spent hours while watching TV, untangling the fringe. I just patiently work on it; it is mesmerizing, tv and fringe... my fingers do the work, and it does take hours, but carefull working into the knots with fingertips and nails, loosening the fibers eventually does the trick. PATIENCE.
Now I use those throws only occasionally, usually for houseguests, or for decoration, draped over a chair arm, etc. I got new throws made of microfiber with an interior of thin, summerweight down-alternative. It is warmer than those chenille throws, has no fringe (yay!) and is easy to wash. ...I kind of miss the fringe when the tv shows are boring though! 😬 Good luck!
No matter how you untangle the fringe, do not start at the top or you will tighten the knots. Start from the ends just like you do with knots in hair. It will get to a point where the knot will let loose on its own. It is a matter of finding the trigger point as you loosen it. I used to do this for my mom when her table runners fringe would get tangled. It is a linen runner kit that I got from a Norwegian shop and made for her back in the eighties. She is always afraid she will ruin it if she untangles it herself, so I do it for her.
After you patiently untangle them, either cut them shorter or braid them into thicker tassels! You could also cut them off if you have a a nice contrast edging material to sew around the edge! If any of this is too much bother, donate it and replace it with a nice throw that has NO fringe!
I recommend you try a hair dryer and as you blow it, finger comb.
I have one that has done the same thing. I may just cut off the fringe and hem it. End of problem.
I had a blanket much worse & I used a tweezers & a head lamp. The head lamp made a big difference