How to Fold a Cardigan Sweater

You can fold a cardigan sweater lots of different ways, but to reduce the amount of wrinkles and prevent creases in places where creases should not be, try these tips.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. 

   Button the neck, middle, and bottom buttons.

2. 

   Grab the sweater by the hem and turn the sweater over, buttons down. Line-up the hem lines, picking the sweater up again and shaking the sweater to help ensure the hem is even. Using your flat palms, slide them over the fabric in opposite directions to smooth out wrinkles.

3. 

   Fold the left and right sides to the center, and use your hands to again smooth out wrinkles.

4. 

   Line the sleeves, parallel to the sides of the sweater, with cuff at (or close to) the hem. Smooth out wrinkles.

5. 

   The sleeves will form a V on the back of the sweater.

6. 

   Last step is to fold the sweater in thirds or half. To fold in thirds, with the sweater still buttons down, grab the hem and sleeve cuffs and fold 1/3 up toward the middle of sweater, then fold again to the neck. To fold in half, grab the hem and sleeve cuffs and fold up toward the neck of the sweater. Smooth out wrinkles with your hands.

[showpup]

on 8/3/2008 This is how I fold all my sweaters and sweatshirts. I really helps them keep their shape and they store in a dresser, or in my case - sweater compartment holder in my closet, so very nicely! I love your instructions. Very detailed and GREAT photos! 5 stars!!!

[showpup]

on 8/3/2008 This is how I fold all my sweaters and sweatshirts. I really helps them keep their shape and they store in a dresser, or in my case - sweater compartment holder in my closet, so very nicely! I love your instructions. Very detailed and GREAT photos! 5 stars!!!

[LilacGirl]

on 7/27/2008 This is great, so easy and with clear directions. Good photos too.