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How to Wash Knitwear Without Ruining It

Heat, agitation and gravity are what ruin knitwear — not washing itself. The full method for machine and hand washing, drying, and rescuing a knit that's already gone wrong.

How to Remove Pilling from a Sweater: 4 Methods, Ranked

A fabric comb beats a shaver for most knits, and two common methods will damage your sweater. The four ways to remove pilling, ranked — plus why pilling doesn't necessarily mean poor quality.