Cord control

UNCOMMON SOLUTIONS TO EVERYDAY PROBLEMS

TO BUY: (From top) 27 Miles Star Pointelle sweater, $275; 27miles malibu.com. L.L.Bean sweaters, $50 to $159; llbean.com.

HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR SWEATERS

Always handwash natural fibers, such as cashmere and otherwoolens.Add a detergent meantfor woolens,like Wool &Cashmere Shampoo ($19 for16 oz.; thelaundress.com), to a basin of tepidwater. Gently swish the garment around usingyour fingertips, then let it soak for up to 30 minutes before rinsing. Don’twring to dry—press outwater by rolling up the sweater in a towel (like a sleeping bag) and lay it out to dry on a flat surface.Stackwith like colors to prevent pilling transfer;wash every two to fivewears.

By Brandi Broxson