Crewneck Rib Sweater Top

This sweater started out as a lovely, relaxed-fit top with a loose knit, perfect for summer. I followed the washing instructions on the tag, putting the top in a lingerie bag on the delicate cycle in cold water. When I removed it from the bag, I was horrified to see it had shrunk at least 5 inches. The sweater never went in the dryer, as I air dry all my clothes. No amount of stretching would return it to its former shape. It's now too short, too tight, and completely unwearable. My only consolation is that I got about 4 wears from this top before it shrank. I have worn Halogen for years; this is my first negative experience with the brand.

I absolutely love the shirt. My issue is that the care instructions on the shirt tag are not the care instructions on the website. The tag says it should be cleaned machine wash cold and laid flat to dry, but the website says hand wash and lay flat to dry. Unfortunately, I machine washed it in cold, laird it flat to dry, and it ruined the shirt - the texture came back different, the shirt shrunk, and the material pulled. I’m very bummed.