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Turn the sweater inside out and use the hook on a crochet hook to pull the frayed thread tight. Knot the frayed thread on the inside of the sweater. Coat the knot with a thin layer of clear nail polish to prevent further fraying.
How do you keep a knitted sweater from unraveling?
Using your sewing machine, sew a line of short stitches around this area. These stitches will prevent the sweater from unraveling.
Can a knitted sweater be altered?
You generally can. Most wool, cashmere, and natural fiber knits can be altered in order to give a better fit. … Synthetic and wool-synthetic blends, on the other hand, often don’t lend themselves easily to the re-knitting process. Typical alterations include shortening the sleeves, hems, and turtlenecks.