Sweaters have a reputation for being difficult to clean, and many people either outsource the job to their local dry cleaner or simply don’t wash their sweaters at all. But, while many sweaters come ...

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, ...

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 ...

Sweaters and thick-knit clothing have a reputation for being difficult to clean – and for good reason. From shrinking in the wash to general disfiguration or even a pilling disaster, there’s a lot ...

We love wearing knit sweaters in the cooler months. But washing them? Not so much. Whether your sweater is made of wool, cashmere or even cotton, cleaning it can feel like a game of roulette. Will it ...

When it's cold outside and you have to trek to a laundromat to wash your clothes, it can be tempting to skip sorting and just toss everything from your laundry bag into a washing machine. Resist. The.

The coming of spring is the time when many people switch over their seasonal wardrobes, putting sweaters and scarves and heavy winter coats away in favor of linen shirts, lightweight cottons, and ...

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 ...