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 We have a moth problem. I've known for quite a while that something has been gently nibbling at my knitwear, but I've been in denial (except when I've been sad about it). I'm an artist, and my tools of trade are wool. 

On Thursday I put on a pair of long socks to wear around the house. When I took them off I discovered three large holes in the sole. 

But I didn't notice them when I put the socks on, and normally holes in the sole = cold patches.

Then on Friday I wore my Ancasta Dress. At the end of the day, after dinner, I noticed a hole in the sleeve, near the wrist. 

I don't know if this is because the bugs eat nearly through the yarn, and then it comes apart on wearing, or if I just don't notice - although I have taken to checking my clothes before putting them on.

Anyway, I took out each of my knitted items, gave them a shake and vacuumed the shelves. Hopefully that will minimise the damage, and - if nothing else - my jumpers are now folded properly again!


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  1. thecrazysheeplady20 September, 2023

    I run all my wool items through a short hot cycle in the dryer a couple of times over the summer. I've never had any issues with that hurting anything and I believe it keeps everything safe when they aren't being worn regularly.

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    1. Sharondoubleknit20 September, 2023

      Interesting, although we don't actually have a dryer, but we could take them all to the laundrymat.

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