How to hand wash your knitwear and other knitwear care tips - by ARNE & CARLOS

We have had a lot of questions about how to take care of you knitwear. In this KZbin video, we discuss and show, how to wash and care for knitwear. We wash our hand knitted wool stockings for our folk costumes. They have a beautiful cable knit pattern and as we spent a lot of time knitting them, we want to give them the best knitwear care.
Most of us know that i is important to handwash delicate knitted items, using a mild detergent, a wool detergent or conditioner for wool. We soak the stockings in warm water for about an hour, occasionally squeezing them gently. It is also very important not to stretch or hang your wet knitwear to prevent deformation. We also have som good wool drying tips and cable knit socks care. Wool has a good memory, and if you use the correct method it will retain its shape if dried properly.
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[@jacquielawrence5670]

I was silly, the other day, and washed my woolly hat in the washing machine. so used to knitting with acrylic wool. I now have a "felted" plant pot cover 😂

[@suepopoff3159]

Been there done that! LOL🇨🇦

[@midwestkatie4]

When I was a teenager I had no idea about washing wool. I washed my sister’s sweater and it came out as a child’s size!

[@lisajahn6839]

Perhaps you could stretch it out soaking wet.

[@midwestkatie4]

@@lisajahn6839 Well it was 30 years ago…

[@ecouturehandmades5166]

I feel your pain.

[@cissak6793]

Before I put my knitted pieces to dry, I lay them on a white towel top and cover with another towel; than I pat down with my hands to "squeeze" the water out, this helps to dry even faster. As always, very informative video. Thank you

[@sarawhitley-kinzett221]

Well, I am glad that I am doing it right lol! Seeing your white woollen long socks reminded me of my late husband's working socks. He was in the Merchant Navy and had similar socks but plain knitted. I found a pair a year ago and decided that I would wear them to avoid putting the costly heating on however, my old legs are swollen so they didn't fit. I steeked them from about two inches above the ankle then I made an insert with a fully fashioned seam all the way up to the rib. They are so very cosy and I am sure that he would have approved. Pleased to see you looking so well xx

[@laurieklem7051]

Yes woolite or wool wash is sold by many of the independent yarn producers - even baby shampoo will work. Good practical video - XO !

[@marilyn9155]

Hi guys-soooo happy to see you . We In the states use ‘woolite’ for wool . Socks are beautiful ! Glad you’re back , you have been missed ! Always good to see you. ❤xx

[@SheilaHorseman]

I wash [hand warm water] my recently knitted vanilla socks using Woolite [just a few drops], three rinses, then a short soak in water with a squirt of hair conditioner, rinse again and squeeze out excess water by hand. Then taking two thick towels, I place the socks between the towels, and fold over a few times, to form a long rectangle. At this point I channel my inner Zorba the Greek and press on the towels with my feet [not too firmly] as if pressing grapes. As these are plain vanilla socks without any patterning/cabling etc. this technique works efficiently. I then lay the socks flat on a rack, as A & C demonstrated. The following morning, when the socks are almost dry I do put them on the blockers, which I then hang up, to finish the process. It may be slightly unorthodox but works for me thus far.

[@fionapentecost2823]

2015 was your first KZbin video! Congratulations

[@susanpayne3767]

I use Euclan for my wools.

[@catnapper3923]

Looks like spring! Beautiful washing job. And wool cleans itself, too, so you’re helped along.

[@kimolson2392]

2001! Hopefully, I’m on the right video. Love knowing I’m on track with the pattern.

[@ecouturehandmades5166]

Watching you do this to get tips i can pass along to my clients. At some point, i know i will get a panicked message that the kippah that fit from nearly ear to ear has become one earmuff.

[@rachelgollub2924]

Perfect timing -- I just sent out a care package with some knitted wool socks, and I was trying to explain how to wash them -- this is great!

[@benjisprincess304]

Beautiful cable work. I love doing cables.

[@80sgma10]

I love seeing the lake behind you!

[@dorindacontreras1094]

Really helpful 🎉🎉 watching how you wash the socks was really helpful to learn how not to felt them. Thanks!

[@ARNECARLOS]

❤️

[@maroulio2067]

So happy to see this- I always wash wool socks by hand but I have been too rough with the rest of the process.

[@kiddycar16]

I lay my knitted socks on thick bath towel than roll up the towel an step on it a few times until the water come out. Then I take out the socks an lay flat on dry towel. I know that some yarns says it can be machine wash and dried but I want my socks to last.

[@LCamp-cr7fs]

My mother thought me to proceed just like you described. I find it important to use a dry towel on the drying rack to avoid the lines.

[@ceciliacondal958]

Very interesting, thanks Arne and Carlos 😊😊😊😊

[@susanteminsky1078]

Thanks so much for this tip!

[@JustFluffyQuiltingYarnCrafts]

Good to know. Thanks for sharing. ♥️♥️

[@cherylg.813]

Happy Sunday! Looks like a beautiful day at your house. Hugs for Freja! ❤🤗😘

[@ARNECARLOS]

It was!

[@lisajahn6839]

Thank you!😊

[@edithmolbach]

Living in Austria, Europe, I recommend the brand "Sonett". They have an olive oil based wool liquid cleaner, organic, and you can use it for handwash and machine wash. I´ve been using it for more than 30 years and I´ve been satisfied ever since.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you Edith!

[@karenskiles]

great episode - thank you!

[@ARNECARLOS]

You are welcome Karen!

[@cristinaslaughter6025]

Woolite Delicates or a mild dish soap, i.e., Ivory are good options if Milo is not available. These necessary “chores” can be calming and meditative.❤ Funny Carlos - “stinky” socks.

[@ARNECARLOS]

That is true.

[@annmcg9781]

Very helpful information. Thanks to you both.

[@ARNECARLOS]

You are welcome!

[@ruthleonard5590]

Thank you for the lesson!

[@ARNECARLOS]

You are welcome!

[@dlj51258]

great episode

[@paigemcmasters6520]

Great information!

[@ARNECARLOS]

You are welcome!

[@irenemacleod5140]

hi guys happy to see you i miss you but was glad to see how to take care of wool things thank you so much i look forward to sundays now the socks look so white and the cable is beautiful well i will catch you next time take care

[@ARNECARLOS]

You as well Irene!

[@viridiangreen8259]

Very helpful video 💛💛💛

[@sheriesanford260]

Very helpful...thank you

[@ARNECARLOS]

You are welcome!

[@deniseschmitt5922]

Very nice! enjoyed your demo.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you!

[@tinekejoldersma]

I love to see you fill in each other's words and sentences. And washing wool is delicate work for sure. Plus side of wool, you can air it. Misty weather works perfectly for it. Even woolen costumes can be treated this way. But socks need washing as they are worn on the skin on a part of the body that touches the floor. You don't roll in the mud, Arne?

[@ARNECARLOS]

😂

[@jenniferjohnson9335]

Good information, as usual! I like to use Eucalan or Soak, as they are rinse-free. I like to avoid over-handling wool items and possibly felting them. I do want to do a felting project at some point. Thanks for sharing!

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you for watching!

[@vivianpowell1732]

I love Eucalan because you don't have to rinse it out. Rinsing is probably the most time-consuming step of a wash.

[@marilyn9155]

Wow - never heard of eucalan here in the states… rinsing is the worst part of hand washing …and wastes a lot of water in trying to get all suds out - I use woolite- I’d love the rinse- free…I’ll look in to that . Thanks!

[@vivianpowell1732]

@@marilyn9155 I live in the States, and have been buying Eucalan from local yarn shops for at least 15 years.

[@marilyn9155]

@@vivianpowell1732 thanks that’s good to know! I’ll sure take a look …must be something that’s exclusive to yarn shops ! ❤️ I’m excited to try it !

[@minjiwoo8335]

Hi. Do you ever use rinse-free soap such as Eucalan or Soak? When do you use the regular wool soap (Milo) and when do you use rinse-free soap (Eucalan/Soak)? Thank you for all your helpful videos!

[@daisyrea7219]

interesting video fabulous

[@salliestewart5125]

❤

[@KimLomQld]

Great video guys. I recently learnt that older knitters use baby shampoo !

[@marilyn9155]

Another great option - baby shampoo -thanks Kim

[@meezerthyme]

There is no drying rack like that nice piece in the states.

[@nicolelafontaine1720]

I have a very portable STORAGE MANIAC Sweater Drying Rack, Mesh Clothes Drying Rack, Stackable Laundry Drying Rack, Lay Flat Dryer for Delicates, Portable Dry Rack for Indoor or Outdoor, White, 4-Pack it is quite useful especially at the end or beginning of a new sweater season when I refresh most of my knits.

[@ARNECARLOS]

That sounds handy!

[@benjisprincess304]

Great demonstration!

[@sheriesanford260]

Is it possible to stretch out a shrunken wool sweater

[@jimmyjimenez7311]

❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊

[@bluegrassdreams2seams510]

I love the drying rack! Is that specific for yarn drying or is it sold as something else in mind, like drying herbs? I love to have one of these.

[@alisonmclane2631]

I have one exactly like the drying rack that I bought at Canadian Tire, Kelowna BC. It’s great!

[@ARNECARLOS]

It’s for drying clothes.

[@etainne2001]

Is there anything to be done for sweaters that have begun to felt? I made identical wool cable sweaters and they Felted just a smidgen on the first wash, would a conditioner or anything be able to fix the issue? it was only just a little bit but after spending 11 months making it was heartbreaking

[@Pinguinpullover]

try a soak in lots (15 liter / 5 gallons) of warm water with a cup or two of white vinegar. imerse the sweater slowly, leave it alone. let it soak for an hour. lift it out, put in on towels, let it dry. do NOT rub, fold or sqeeze it good luck!

[@BeautifulOaks]

Hi. Do you ever us ammonia in the knit wash water to remove odors?

[@ARNECARLOS]

We have not, we usually hang them out to remove any odour!

[@judykelly7768]

probably a dumb question but..when you dry the socks like that are there wire marks on the socks when they are dry

[@ARNECARLOS]

We don’t have that problem.

[@kristenlauster3746]

🐑👍

[@benjisprincess304]

Your drying rack is exactly what I need. Is there a brand name?

[@ARNECARLOS]

No brand name. We got it in a hardware store in Norway.

[@benjisprincess304]

Yet another reason to visit Norway.@@ARNECARLOS

[@RoosjeEnTruffel]

You have them at IKEA and probably in a hardware store near you or online shop. Good luck :)

[@benjisprincess304]

😂@@RoosjeEnTruffel Thank you. You saved me a trip.

[@jacquelinesleegers6839]

Tip: For smaller stockings, I use metal racks with open squares. Sold as a shoe rack at Ikea, for 3,99 euro (in the Netherlands). They are multi functional, foldable, stackable and cheap. You can also buy a plastic layer, to put under the rack. Your table or floor will stay dry. (I also use them in the garden, in spring)

[@christinev63]

I am wondering how you store your knitwear to keep away the moths.

[@ARNECARLOS]

We do not have a lot of moths.

[@RoosjeEnTruffel]

I personally use ziplock bags, the 6 litre ones from IKEA ;) But if I wore something I always let it dry at night and then put them in the ziplock bag :)

[@ecouturehandmades5166]

40 degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit? Kinda important. I tell my clients cool water, as i let some beautiful barely processed undyed wool soak in "warm" water, maybe 85F, and it shrunk enough that i had to ribbit back and redo several more rows. Panic? Oh yeah! Always tell them to squeeze, no twisting. And never hang a wet or even damp handmade wool item 😊

[@Pinguinpullover]

it´s 40°Celsius and wool like the one you described needs to be washed (soak in warm soapy water,soak in water/vinegar bath, dry) befor knitting - to avoid surprises. But you already knew that ;)

[@patricialeshkow6387]

Where is Kate, your fruend fro The Last Homely House? I can't find any answers.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Where she is? What do you mean Patricia

[@patricialeshkow6387]

I did not see a new KZbin post last Sunday, nor any late ones during the week from her. @@ARNECARLOS

[@shirleyholcomb211]

U forgot to turn them in side out ❤

[@karentoynton8948]

If they stretch they will keep your chest warm for you hehe.

[@sunltcloud]

How is it possible that people ask how to wash knitwear? I am 85 and was told by my mother how to take care of knit clothing when I was ten.

[@deborahalchin3360]

My ex son-in-law put the sweater I knitted for my daughter in with the general wash. So now the sweater doesnt even cover her bust!!! Now I need to knit another sweater!

[@maroulio2067]

is that why he is now ex?

[@deborahalchin3360]

@@maroulio2067 that would be my reason!

[@chrisdonohoo]

Yes, I also like Eucalan! Enjoy lunch! 🥪🍷

[@jodyfrancis4244]