The answer in this case is no, it is common with the nature of the Unspun wool. Pilling can be caused by friction and hard use, As we advise all knits are for decorative use. Prior to making the wool is lightly hand felted to bind the fibres together to make the wool stronger, If small pulls/ loose fibres do occur you can simply pull them away, or take a pair of sharp scissors and snip the end away. A light steam with the iron can help to set the wool once, this is done when your item has been made, as a the final finishing process of making your chunky knit.

FAQs Archive - Knitted by LW

Q: Can I wash my Chunky Knits?

Machine washing isn’t recommend as the wool will shrink or felt, we advise to spot clean with a sponge in warm water or hand wash. If you do hand wash your knits lie down them down flat to dry. Dry cleaning occasionally is also another option.

Q: Why is Merino wool so expensive?

Merino Wool comes from a unique breed of Merino wool sheep, the fibres super soft and fine not as course as regular wool. This type of wool has many benefits, is sustainable and Eco friendly. The price reflects the quality of the yarn plus it will last!

Q: Workshops-Aftercare for your knits

You will have been advised when attending a workshop to when your home and have your ironing board out to lightly steam your knits, hover over the top from side to side carefully moving from along top to bottom. The steam will full out your stitches giving them more definition as when the yarn has been rolling into the large balls they can before flat. You can simply pull away any fluffy loose strands, this can be done as you are steaming.

Q: Keeping your knits looking their best

As we suggest they are for decorative use, We advise to pop them away when not in use as over time they will shown signs of wear and tear if not looked after mindfully, but still enjoy them!As we suggest they are for decorative use, We advise to pop them away when not in use as over time they will shown signs of wear and tear if not looked after mindfully, but still enjoy them!

Q: Is Merino wool sustainable?

Merino wool is Biodegradable and has lots of benefit; It is a Natural renewable fibre not man made, Merino is a unique type of wool as it absorbs odours, water resistant and fire resistant. Each fibre helps to regulate temperatures hence why a lot of athletes choose to wear Merino wool as it has natural characteristics

Can I wash my Chunky Knits?

Machine washing isn’t recommend as the wool will shrink or [...]

By Shotan|2026-02-09T22:33:25+00:00February 9, 2026|0 Comments

Why is Merino wool so expensive?

Merino Wool comes from a unique breed of Merino wool [...]

By Shotan|2026-02-09T21:36:45+00:00February 9, 2026|0 Comments

Is Pilling a fault?

The answer in this case is no, it is common [...]

By Shotan|2026-02-09T21:36:04+00:00February 9, 2026|0 Comments

Workshops-Aftercare for your knits

You will have been advised when attending a workshop to [...]

By Shotan|2026-02-09T21:35:21+00:00February 9, 2026|0 Comments

Keeping your knits looking their best

As we suggest they are for decorative use, We advise [...]

By Shotan|2026-02-09T21:34:33+00:00February 9, 2026|0 Comments

Is Merino wool sustainable?

Merino wool is Biodegradable and has lots of benefit; It [...]

By Shotan|2026-02-09T21:33:56+00:00February 9, 2026|0 Comments

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