Advice please on what to do with this fluffy wool on my jumper that appeared after being caught on velcro

[Accy cyclist]

I would've posted this question on a thread I saw a while ago about needle craft etc, but after quite a few searches I couldn't find it. I'm sure the CC mods will move it to the appropriate section if they feel the need to, but meanwhile I want to know what to do with this fluffy bit on my very heavy 100 percent wool jumper. I don't think I should just snip it off with scissors as that could cause problems later in the jumper's life. I've tried to push the fluffy wool back with a thick needle and then tried to pull the wool back from the inside of the jumper, but it didn't work, apart from a few fibers being drawn back in.

 

[Drago]

A gentle go with a razor.

 

[sevenfourate]

A fluff / lint removal ‘razor’:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/37562583...C0nOHPhReS&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

[biggs682]

A gentle go with a razor.

What about an epilator?

Not sure if that's a stupid suggestion as never used one

 

[Drago]

I've never used one either!

 

[Vantage]

Get yourself a felting needle @Accy cyclist
It has small barbs on its side which will drag the fluff back into the jumper. Push through from the inside of the jumper.

 

[Time Waster]

On a similar topic I had a single yarn pulled out of one jumper. I got told you can just pull it back in from the inside and it will not be an issue. Is this true?

 

[Time Waster]

Oh, also bobbles. I think they can be cut off like the fluff. IIRC there are devices that do this on a jumper easily. I think I saw one that was about 3" wide and some kind of wheel that removes bobbles but not cut into the actual jumper surface. Can be used on knitted jumpers or fleeces that have bobbled. I am tempted on getting one but have forgotten what they are called.

 

[vickster]

Oh, also bobbles. I think they can be cut off like the fluff. IIRC there are devices that do this on a jumper easily. I think I saw one that was about 3" wide and some kind of wheel that removes bobbles but not cut into the actual jumper surface. Can be used on knitted jumpers or fleeces that have bobbled. I am tempted on getting one but have forgotten what they are called.

Booble remover
eg https://www.argos.co.uk/product/2255372

 

[Time Waster]

Booble remover
eg https://www.argos.co.uk/product/2255372

The one I saw was a foil remover style (like the electric shavers - non rotary- but with only one foil) but that would suit too I guess.

Anyone use one like this?

 

[Badger_Boom]

I have one of these which seems to do the trick.

https://goldtop.co.uk/products/swea...klA-ko8dpH8d5nzfz-RPdJIP79COgvQcaAg2hEALw_wcB

 

[Accy cyclist]

Get yourself a felting needle @Accy cyclist
It has small barbs on its side which will drag the fluff back into the jumper. Push through from the inside of the jumper.

I had a look at the Tesco sewing/knitting etc section for such a thing, but as expected I couldn't see/find one. I'll send for this one on fleabay. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/22388304...s&itmmeta=01JHGM9B1NRR8FVA4QHK5Y96FP&hash=ite

 

[Marchrider]

shrivel it with a soldering iron, or if you are careful a box of matches

 

[Vantage]

When they arrive @Accy cyclist stab the affected area and keep stabbing till the fluff has been drawn back into the jumper. Keep your non stabbing hand away from the needle. They hurt like hell due to the barbs.

 

[Smokin Joe]

You need a new bike.