Use cold water, gentle detergent, and a mesh bag to machine or hand wash wool sweaters safely. Always air dry flat after pressing out moisture with a towel to avoid shrinking or warping. Pre-treat ...

The key to unshrinking a sweater? Using items that relax fibers. “Materials like hair conditioner, baby shampoo, borax and white vinegar all work by relaxing the sweater’s fibers — which is what ...

For a certain sort of person, nothing is better than sweaters: Fair Isle cardigans, sleek merino wool crewnecks, ivory cashmere, chunky cable-knits. But for a certain sort of that sort of person, ...

Sweaters get a bad rap for being difficult to care for. Sure, they can be a bit temperamental, but the rules of sweater care are actually fairly straightforward — once you know them. The most ...

Growing up in San Francisco’s Sunset District, I barely believed real seasons existed. Most days were chilly and foggy, with only a couple of sunny weeks each October. Now that I live in middle ...

How you choose to wash your sweater depends on the material that it is made of and the instructions that are printed on the label. For example, if you have a garment that needs extra attention, like ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Wondering how to hand-wash clothes in the sink? We've got step-by-step instructions from Carolyn Forté, ...

PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) — Sweater season is officially here but hanging them in your closet can stretch them out and folding them takes up drawer space. On Monday, the Queen of Clean, Linda Cobb, joined ...