Style Clothing Care How to Fix a Snag in a Sweater A snag in your favorite sweater doesn’t have to mean a trip to the tailor―or the donation pile. In just two quick steps you can fix any knit. By Real Simple Editors Real Simple Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter An article attributed to "Real Simple Editors" indicates a collaborative effort from our in-house team. Sometimes, several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The REAL SIMPLE team strives to make life easier for you. They are experts in their fields who research, test and clearly explain the best recipes, strategies, trends and products. They have worked for some of the most prestigious brands in lifestyle journalism, including Apartment Therapy, Better Homes & Gardens, Food & Wine, the Food Network, Good Housekeeping, InStyle, Martha Stewart Living, O: The Oprah Magazine, Parents, POPSUGAR, Rachel Ray Every Day, and Vogue. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 1, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email If sweater repair—mainly, fixing a snag in a sweater—were easy, anyone could do it, right? Well, we have good news: Anyone can learn how to fix a snag in a sweater in two easy steps. Watch our video to learn how to fix a sweater that's unraveling, or read on for the tools you need and the steps you need to take to fix that snag and get your favorite oversized sweater in tip-top shape again. How to Wash a Cashmere Sweater How to Fix a Snag in a Sweater What you need Sewing needle (or crochet hook)Clear nail polish Directions Push or pull the snag through the sweater. Using a sewing needle, push the scraggly bit of the snag through to the inside of the sweater. If the snag's too big to grab this way, turn the sweater inside out and use a crochet hook to tug the strands to the inside.Tip: Don't cut the snag's strands; you might create a hole.Knot the snag. Keep the snag at bay by tying it in a knot. Dabbing the knot with clear nail polish will stop it from unraveling, but make sure the knit is thick enough to prevent any polish from bleeding through to the sweater's front. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit