It's that time of the year again! The weather has a distinct chill and, for many of us, the fall cold has come a bit too early. This season is full of fantastic sweater styles, but how do you keep them looking great all season long? Here are some must-do tips to keep your sweaters gorgeous.
1) If you're sweaters are machine washable, always use the gentle or hand-wash cycle. Even if the sweater is capable of withstanding the standard cycle, use a gentle cycle to prevent stretching out the yarn. I will even wash my hand-wash sweaters in my machine's hand-wash cycle and they do just fine. Just avoid anything with a rigorous spin cycle.
2) Never wash your sweaters with any type of towel or fleece. Sweaters are magnets for lint, so putting them in the same cycle with materials that shed lint like crazy (for example your bath towels), is just asking for your gorgeous new sweater to be covered in little balls of lint. By the way, it's nearly impossible to get these off.
3) Always dry your sweater flat. The weight of the sweater itself will cause the yarn to stretch of you hang it. I usually dry mine on the top of my washer and dryer (just clean any dust or lint off first). If I need more space, I will place a sheet on my bed and just make sure to flip it every now and then to make sure it dries. There are racks you can purchase to help with sweater drying that are basically mesh hammocks.
4) Always store your sweaters folded on a shelf. This throws back to rule #3. Hangers are horrible for sweaters. The weight of the sweater pulls down, and you are left with knobby shoulder imprints from the hanger. Never a good thing.
5) You don't have to wash the sweater every time you wear it. I know this may sound kind gross, but, if you wear something under your sweater, there really isn't a need to wash it every time you wear it. Washing a sweater dulls the color and makes the yarn more fuzzy.
Sweaters are a great way to layer your clothes to keep warm. They are especially popular layered this year. Following these simple tips will help ensure your sweater looks great all season long.
Photo Credits: memyselfandkai
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