How to make your sweaters look ✨ brand new ✨ hand washing ALL of my hand knits

[@lazynoodle6739]

All of this seemed excessive untill I thought again how much time, effort and money in good quality yarn and it totally makes sense. Those are beautiful knits (and yess vintage clothes dereve special care like hell yes they do). I never know how to dry hand washed stuff living in my tiny dorm room so I mostly hold off on pure non superwash wool for now haha I hope you are well now and managed to fight off covid well!

[@feed8647]

It also is really good for knits out of synthetic yarns to hand wash them by hand. The piece looks like new longer, there are less knots and stray strands. The downside is that you either have to wear something under syntehtic knits (to keep sweat/body oils out of the fabric) or to wash them more than half a year.

[@kellyrose3905]

Oh, yay! I'm so glad to see you talking about caring for your knits, including wearing an underlayer! Another thing that can help things dry is pointing a fan at them; even just a teeny bit of air movement helps them dry faster. Also, thanks for the reminder that it's probably time to put away my heavy knits for the warmer weather!

[@CloTricots]

Just popping to say that vacuum sealing wool might not be the best idea for long term storing as wool breathes, absorbs and releases moisture as needed so storing it in non breathable storage might lead to it molding... If it's only for a season it's probably fine but too long might degrade the fiber. Thanks for all your amazing videos.

[@robintheparttimesewer6798]

Glad to hear that your feeling better! Thank you for all the tips I had never heard of freezing or vinegar in with sweaters. I will definitely remember that. Years ago my friends mother told me that the easiest way to dry sweats was to hang them on the line with an old pair of pantyhose. You put the pantyhose in the sweater with the legs coming out the arms and waist coming out the neck then attached the pantyhose to the clothes line. It works really well and they don’t stretch out you can even sort of block them. I’ve been using this technique for both handmade and industrial made for years it works really well and cuts down the drying time.

[@lisahinton9682]

@robintheparttimesewer6798 Whaaaaaaaaat do you do with the pantyhose??? Please read what you wrote and pretend you've never heard of this technique, then write it again so what you wrote is understandable. I'd actually like to try this, but can't quite figure out what you've said, in spite of having read it several times now!

[@robintheparttimesewer6798]

@@lisahinton9682 I know it’s weird the legs of the pantyhose go out of the sleeves of the sweater the waist out of the neckline. Clip the waistline of the pantyhose on the clothesline and the toes out each side. It takes up a lot of line. The sweater looks like a T hanging from the pantyhose. They dry super fast with a great air flow. Hope that makes more sense! My friends mother would be pleased to know her wisdom lives on!

[@jennifernathan8812]

I found that when drying sweater, aiming a box fan towards the sweaters makes them dry faster. The air circulation helps evaporate the water. I don't have that wrack so I'd lay them on a towel on the floor with the fan blowing on them. It kept my thicker sweaters from smelling like an old towel. I'd also flip the sweaters.

[@amykathleen2]

I do my hand laundry in a basement laundry room, using the old-fashioned laundry sink and a few plastic wash basins. But the hot water tap on the laundry sink broke almost ten years ago so the water is so cold it burns. I started wearing rubber gloves which helps, but I still procrastinate hand laundry more than I should.

[@ashleycarroll504]

This is the only knit/crochet item care video (for refreshing them) I can find. Thank you! I’ve made my crocheted beanie kinda fuzzy after washing it in the washer & dryer, and have been trying to find a way to refresh it. Maybe I’ll try the de-pill block.

[@sandrazboinski6473]

So glad you are feeling better. Great tips on caring for sweaters.

[@makerbell1688]

Ooh I love the scent bags with lavender and cloves!! I really want to make some of those now :D

[@larryngriffith1820]

So glad you're feeling better. Same thing happened recently to my husband and me. I was referred to your channel and am enjoying watching very much! I'm a crocheter, but your beautiful work is urging me to learn how to knit. Thank you so much for sharing your time, knowledge, and talent.

[@bovinesrkool13]

The good old sweater burrito! XD I like to sandwich larger pieces between two towels and then roll, I've found that it helps to get a lot more of the water out and really speeds up drying time, especially for larger and/or thicker pieces. It's so fun seeing how other people care for their handmade items. Love the little sachets you made for repelling pests!

[@lisahinton9682]

You did a great job on the 1940s vest. Looks gorgeous! Thanks for all your tips.

[@darcybaker7545]

This is so helpful…I collect vintage hand knit sweaters and am always interested in how to better care for them. I aim a fan at the drying rack and it goes even faster. I’m glad you got through Covid:-)

[@angellinafosse1936]

Glad your feeling better. I think that vest is adorable.

[@leewitte4580]

You need some stackable sweater dryers! They save so much space and air can get to both sides!

[@geministargazer9830]

I’m Australian so I use tea tree oil wool wash. Bugs hate tea tree oil. It’s also a disinfectant. I don’t put as much care as you do into my knits though. I wash them on a delicate cycle in my machine but I do avoid washing them unless they’re smelly and I dry flat

[@bhavens9149]

Glad to hear you are well!

[@sparrowhill6373]

One of the best soaps I have found for my woolens is Tufts. The bars last forever (I've had mine for over a year now) and you can lather some in a basin of water for a soak or use it directly on the fabric for stain removal or spot cleaning.

[@c.c.1366]

which type of bar?

[@sparrowhill6373]

@@c.c.1366 I've used both their luxury bath bar and sock soap on my knits. I think both work just as well, the only difference is that the sock soap contains lanolin

[@katelane8702]

im so glad that you're ok! i started knitting from inspiration of this channel, i look forward to you every week.

[@thirza9508]

Is that 'sweater ston'e just a block of pumice? Because I have that at home and it would be a great hack to touch up my sweaters.

[@Tyrysa]

I looked at the amazon link - it is indeed a block of pumice.

[@catherinejustcatherine1778]

@@Tyrysa thank you for looking I was wondering, too. I bet it requires a delicate touch.

[@dees3179]

That drying rack was really cool. Nice find.

[@mfg2324]

Watching your videos always makes me smile, thanks a lot :)

[@patriceacebedo9699]

I have never been taught how to properly hand wash my knits, this video is a lifesaver!!! 🫶🏽✨

[@esthermarcen7587]

wow, it is a very nice vest, I love the video also very sweet, lovely dogs.

[@JustSaralius]

Glad you're feeling better! ❤ The vest looks so cute! 😍 I haven't tested positive for covid 19 thankfully, but I have had had almost constant colds since January, including a two month long atypical pneumonia. Only been well for about 6-8 weeks all together! So this year's been really frustrating for me so far. 😓

[@ramonacowman7409]

Cute vest! Some great information! Thank you for sharing!🌸

[@ruthdennisKnits]

Arne and Carlos are Norwegian knitter/designers on KZbin and they don’t wash wool sweaters. They hang the sweater outside to air out. They only “wash” if something has spilled on it. Check them out 🤶🏽

[@katerrinah5442]

That shot of you in bed with covid was me recently too! Knitting, in bed, but with a cat instead. So glad you're feeling better, that vest is super cute!

[@joangallagher9754]

Lovely vest the colour so beautiful,great fashion show at the end,but would have liked to see the skirts too. Glad to see your recovered from the dreaded Rona 😊✌️💕

[@Lady_dromeda]

I am watching this while knitting my first colourwork sweater…. Actually first sweater in general 😅 ALSO THAT VEST IS THE SAME VEST MY FIRST KNITTING PROJECT WAS!!!

[@actual-spinster]

i would love to see how you are wearing the skirts!! they look great. this was rly nice :)

[@Katy809RD]

I saw another video and I was wondering if I could use my regular detergent rather than the special one for hand knitted stuff. So glad I saw your video! Love the scent bags ❤

[@coreygilles847]

Such useful information! Thanks so much for sharing:)

[@c.c.1366]

Terrific blue floral vintage-style apron. Do you recall where you found it?

[@davidgarza7568]

Hi there! Glad you are feeling better. Enjoyed this episode. Looking forward episodes of all of your knitting. Take care and be safe. Stephanie from California

[@misspenguinsupreme9923]

I have a baking bowl as a yarn bowl. Its a caldron

[@jzellie3441]

Was the new drying rack worth it? I’ve been thinking about buying something like that and have been on the fence.

[@miriamcohen7657]

I love your vest. Can you divulge your pattern?

[@theviciouscircle777]

the link for the free pattern is in the description :)

[@sueedwards9334]

Satch - It = sashay!

[@linanae1]

How would you go about baby/young child sweaters, which needs to be washed much more often due to getting physically dirty? My 8 month old especially, he gets his VERY dirty with.. well.. everything.

[@AR-gg2su]

Did you sew your blue robe? Love that style

[@Aeremaee]

Is this only for real wool or would you also recommend this for blends or acrylic items?

[@annettestanesa2739]

How long do you leave your sweaters in the freezer and why do you do that?

[@fuzzycatbutts]

I'm assuming she does it to kill the bacteria that cause BO

[@KMFerguson]

One reason for putting sweaters (and yarn and garments in general) in the freezer is to kill any bugs that may be in the fiber, especially ones you can't see such as mites and carpet beetles that could destroy natural fibers. I've seen advice ranging from freezing one day to one week. Some advice also recommends freezing, thawing, and freezing again to kill any bugs that would be able to survive freezing in a dormant period.

[@rosexo5778]

But your dog is walking all over them😮

[@giraffeyjackie]

Why add vinegar?

[@CreatingwithWinglessAngel]

It kills moth eggs, so no chemicals are needed.

[@abarn9541]

It’s also a good fabric softener.

[@rexgeorg7324]

I stopped using me washing machine ..years ago

[@fuzzycatbutts]

Gosh, she looks like Sophia Bush