Colder temperatures means snuggling back into our warmest sweaters and scarves (and welcoming a few new ones into the family, of course). But with all the wear these staples see during winter months, it’s difficult to keep them looking as fab as they did leaving the shop. Knits pill and begin to look like less of a sweater and more like something your cat coughed up. Fortunately preserving pieces takes only a trip to the drugstore and a little TLC- ensuring that favorite snowflake jumper will last many Christmases to come.
Don’t waste money on pricey sweater shavers. A basic razor (yes, the kind you take into the shower) is all you need to depill knits. Simply run the blade over the knit as you would your gams to remove excess fuzz. Take care to clean the razor between strokes to get the closest shave. Use short, gentle strokes so you don't pull the yarn or fabric. If yarn does pull, turn the sweater inside out and pull the loose threads through to the other side.
Knitwear’s delicate nature often means dry clean only and the bills can really add up when the temperature drops. Avoid the cost by keeping baby wipes on hand to blot up any potential stains. Club soda is another method. To keep knits smelling fresh, spritz with Febreeze and air out frequently.
Text Meghan Mardon
Text Meghan Mardon
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