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EPISODE · May 2, 2025 · 16 MIN

Stop Ruining Your Knits!

from Behind the Skeins

Are your favorite hand-knitted pieces pilling, stretching, or looking a little worse for wear? Don’t worry—I’ve got you! In this video, I’m sharing simple, stress-free tips on how to properly wash, block, and store your knitted garments so they stay soft, beautiful, and ready to wear for years to come.Whether you’re a beginner knitter or a long-time pro, learning how to care for your knits is just as important as making them. I’ll walk you through:✅ When and how to hand wash your knits✅ What detergents and tools to use✅ Drying and reshaping tips✅ Storage do’s and don’ts (moth-proof your stash!)This is all part of my no-stress knitting philosophy—we’re here to enjoy the process and keep our handmade treasures looking their best.New here?I’m Jenna from Southern Skeins—yarn dyer, knitter, and host of Sunday Yarn Chat and the Behind the Skeins podcast. Be sure to like, subscribe, and check out more yarny goodness at southernskeins.com.✨ More to Explore:Blog: southernskeins.comPodcast: Behind the Skeins (Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio) or www.southernskeinspodcast.com #knittingtips, #knitwearcare, #handmadeknits, #knittedgarments, #knittingforbeginners, #howtowashknits, #knittingcommunity, #southernskeins, #handdyedyarn, #yarncare, #blockingknits, #slowfashion, #knittingtutorial, #knitwearstorage, #knitandrelax, #knittinghelp, #knittinglife, #makersgonnamake, #cozycrafts, #behindtheskeins🧶 Read our blog: https://southernskeins.com/blogs/news🎧 Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@southernskeins📩 Join our mailing list & get a free knitting pattern: https://southernskeins.com/pages/be-the-first-to-know🛍️ Shop Hand-Dyed Yarn & Subscribe to the Southern Stitch Box: 👉 www.southernskeins.comFollow the podcast so you never miss an episode! Rate, review, and share if you loved today’s fiber-filled conversation! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Are your favorite hand-knitted pieces pilling, stretching, or looking a little worse for wear? Don’t worry—I’ve got you! In this video, I’m sharing simple, stress-free tips on how to properly wash, block, and store your knitted garments so they stay...

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