To refresh your knitwear, air it outside instead of washing, as natural wool resists odours and a quick mist with clean water and hanging in fresh air is often all it needs.

Spot wash when needed and hand wash when necessary. Use lukewarm water with a mild, wool-safe detergent. Never rub, twist, or wring the garment. Rinse with water at the same lukewarm temperature as the main wash to avoid thermal shock and shrinkage. Gently press out excess water by rolling the garment in a clean, dry towel. Lay flat to dry and reshape whilst damp.

Preserve the shape of your knitwear by keeping folded in a drawer or on a shelf rather than hanging.