To prevent pilling of the wool, loosely put your woolens in a pillowcase and tie the case closed with ribbon or string. (Make sure the sweaters or socks aren’t packed together too tightly. You may need another pillowcase to accommodate multiple items.) Run this through your washer’s gentle cycle with your usual laundry detergent. (Specialty soap for delicates, such as Woolite, is OK to use.) If your woolens are feeling stiff or rough after storage (or after sitting on a store shelf), add one teaspoon of olive oil after the washer fills with water (with or without the pillowcase)—this will soften the wool. Cozy!
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