The plague of late winter is deciding what to do with your thick, cable-knit sweaters when you’re stuck inside with a roaring open-fire, slowly sweltering and sweating your will to live away.
What are your options when it comes to junking your jersey?
Read on for several top tips on how to manage your pullover storage emergencies without having to sacrifice your sanity.
Shoulder Sling
Try throwing your jersey over your shoulder and tying the arms over one another to stop them flailing about like an out-of-control airdancer. Although a relatively comfortable option, it does have the unfortunate effect of making you look like ‘that’ guy.
Arm Grab
Folding your sweater over your arms is an easy option that won’t put the strain and stress on the fabric that tying will. That said, it will give you the appearance of a waiter and deprive you of mobility.
Waist Tie
Pull the sweater around your upper hips and tie off in front as if your jersey is giving you a great big hug. While discreet and unassuming, it may stretch and ruin delicate fabrics, not to mention the visible padding it gives around the waistline.
Chair Dump
Find the nearest chair and ditch the jumper for good. That way you never have to worry about holding on to your sweater. Though don’t be surprised when a little menace starts grabbing hold of it with sticky fingers or people crease the fabric when leaning back on your finest cashmere.
Top Tips For Sweater Scrapping
- When in doubt, go without – It’s safe to assume that wherever you’re heading, there’ll be central heating. If you’re really not sure, keep a thin sweater on standby in your vehicle just in case.
- Coat check – If possible, see if they’ll take your sweater with your overcoat. While ‘not the done thing’ at many fancy establishments, most places are happy to perform a twofer.
- Don’t leave it up to your partner – They’re not your personal pack mule; your pullover is your own responsibility, so don’t expect your spouse to pick up after you. And if you’re palming off your pullover during a first date, don’t ever expect to receive a second!
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