How can I restore to the original size a shrunk woolen sweater?
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Hi Frank, this tutorial should help you out:
https://www.countryliving.com/home-maintenance/cleaning/a36242/shrunken-sweater-trick/
I'm not sure if you can - but you might be able to make a hat or mittens out of it.
Here are some remedies for you to Try!
https://www.countryliving.com/home-maintenance/cleaning/a36242/shrunken-sweater-trick/
https://youtu.be/uChKsFizbLI
https://www.thespruce.com/saving-a-shrunken-wool-sweater-2146669
https://m.wikihow.com/Stretch-Shrunken-Wool-Cloth
Soak it in a mixture of hair conditioner and water..
soak in baby shampoo. stretch to right size, block & let air dry.
If the strands of wool themselves have shrunk, it's toast (sorry ;(
You can make felt out of it though to use on projects!
Cut the sweater into smaller pieces (sleeves, front, back). Wash in HOT water and then follow with a COLD wash and HOT dryer. If the pieces haven't turned fully to felt, repeat the steps.