Handwash and Block a Wool Sweater // Technique Tuesday

This video demonstrates how to hand wash a wool sweater, how to block it to the correct shape, how to store it, and how to discourage moth infestation. Support me by buying me a coffee on Ko-fi! https://www.ko-fi.com/roxannerichardson My knitting designs: https://www.ravelry.com/designers/roxanne-richardson My Ravelry project page for the sweater I'm wearing (there is NO pattern) https://www.ravelry.com/projects/Rox/redefining-simple My Ravelry project page for the sweater I'm washing (there IS a pattern): https://www.ravelry.com/projects/Rox/stripes-gone-crazy My Ravelry project page for the gray sweater folded up at the end (there is NO pattern): https://www.ravelry.com/projects/Rox/gray-silhouette SHOW NOTES Some of the products I used in the video are readily available. Some are not. I have created links to similar items, when I could find some. Note that any links to Amazon are affiliate links, where I may earn a small percentage of the sale, for qualifying purchases. Other links are not affiliate links, they're just for you to follow, if you so desire. The kitty litter box I use for washing raw fleece (and the sweater I washed in this video): https://amzn.to/3uOJc1W Link to article about the moth repellant qualities of lavender and rosemary https://www.compoundchem.com/2017/07/10/lavender/ If you follow the links in this article, you can read the scientific article he refers to. Amazon has various sources for lavender buds and essential oils, and even pre-made