One laundry slip, one frozen knit—and advice you’ll want this winter
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Drying clothes in winter can be a tricky task—especially when the weather doesn’t cooperate and time slips away.
One woman’s recent laundry mishap has struck a chord with thousands, showing just how quickly things can go from routine to ridiculous.
What unfolded offers both a laugh and a lesson about winter laundry woes.
Drying the laundry in winter can already feel like a losing battle—limited daylight, unpredictable weather and the constant race to bring things in before the cold creeps in.
But for one Canberra woman, a single missed moment turned her most treasured jumper into something completely unrecognisable.
She shared the moment online this week, revealing how a simple request to her husband ended in disaster.
And while some found humour in the mishap, others offered practical advice for anyone who finds themselves in the same chilly predicament.
In her viral post, the woman—who goes by @oliviar123456 on social media—explained the frosty fate of her favourite knit.
‘I asked [my husband] to bring my very expensive Dissh jumper in last night inside,’ she said.
‘It is frozen solid. It is absolutely frozen f****** solid.’
In the comments, she clarified that she had been in the shower with their baby when she asked him, so he hadn’t heard her request. The result? A very expensive jumper left out overnight in Canberra’s freezing temperatures.
She continued: ‘I’m just going to die. This literally is the most expensive jumper, and look what it’s become!’
The video quickly took off on social media, with viewers sharing a mix of sympathy and humour.
The post attracted over a million views, with commenters joking about the frozen sweater’s new, rigid form.
‘The care label says don’t tumble dry, but also didn’t say don’t put in the freezer,’ wrote one person.
‘New art piece?’ another added.
Source: TikTok/oliviar123456
Others shared their own similar experiences—many from their time living in Canberra’s brutal winters.
‘I lived in Canberra years and years ago and yes I did snap an arm off my jumper when I realised I left it outside,’ one person wrote.
‘My first winter in Canberra my jumper got frozen and I broke a chunk off it,’ another commented.
While the idea of frozen fashion may sound like a punchline, not everyone saw it as a lost cause.
Thankfully, not all hope was lost. Many in the comments chimed in with suggestions to reverse the damage—or at least soften the sweater.
‘Let it defrost and it will be fine,’ one person assured.
‘Just throw it out in the sun, it will thaw out,’ someone else said.
‘Should have tried soaking it in warm water maybe,’ another added.
And one person jokingly suggested: ‘Just put it on defrost mode in your microwave.’
From fashion faux pas to frozen art, the viral moment was a reminder that winter laundry needs a little extra care—and a lot of communication.
Have you ever forgotten the washing on the line overnight and woken up to an unpleasant surprise? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
In a previous story, we shared practical tips for drying laundry without a dryer—because winter weather doesn’t always play nice.
For older Australians trying to keep costs down and avoid damp clothes indoors, those simple strategies can be a real lifesaver.
If you’ve found yourself in a similar situation this season, that guide is well worth a look too.
Read more: How to dry laundry without a dryer when it's cold or wet outside
One woman’s recent laundry mishap has struck a chord with thousands, showing just how quickly things can go from routine to ridiculous.
What unfolded offers both a laugh and a lesson about winter laundry woes.
Drying the laundry in winter can already feel like a losing battle—limited daylight, unpredictable weather and the constant race to bring things in before the cold creeps in.
But for one Canberra woman, a single missed moment turned her most treasured jumper into something completely unrecognisable.
She shared the moment online this week, revealing how a simple request to her husband ended in disaster.
Winter wash mistake leaves jumper frozen solid. Image source: TikTok/oliviar123456
And while some found humour in the mishap, others offered practical advice for anyone who finds themselves in the same chilly predicament.
In her viral post, the woman—who goes by @oliviar123456 on social media—explained the frosty fate of her favourite knit.
‘I asked [my husband] to bring my very expensive Dissh jumper in last night inside,’ she said.
‘It is frozen solid. It is absolutely frozen f****** solid.’
In the comments, she clarified that she had been in the shower with their baby when she asked him, so he hadn’t heard her request. The result? A very expensive jumper left out overnight in Canberra’s freezing temperatures.
She continued: ‘I’m just going to die. This literally is the most expensive jumper, and look what it’s become!’
The video quickly took off on social media, with viewers sharing a mix of sympathy and humour.
The post attracted over a million views, with commenters joking about the frozen sweater’s new, rigid form.
‘The care label says don’t tumble dry, but also didn’t say don’t put in the freezer,’ wrote one person.
‘New art piece?’ another added.
Source: TikTok/oliviar123456
Others shared their own similar experiences—many from their time living in Canberra’s brutal winters.
‘I lived in Canberra years and years ago and yes I did snap an arm off my jumper when I realised I left it outside,’ one person wrote.
‘My first winter in Canberra my jumper got frozen and I broke a chunk off it,’ another commented.
While the idea of frozen fashion may sound like a punchline, not everyone saw it as a lost cause.
Thankfully, not all hope was lost. Many in the comments chimed in with suggestions to reverse the damage—or at least soften the sweater.
‘Let it defrost and it will be fine,’ one person assured.
‘Just throw it out in the sun, it will thaw out,’ someone else said.
‘Should have tried soaking it in warm water maybe,’ another added.
And one person jokingly suggested: ‘Just put it on defrost mode in your microwave.’
From fashion faux pas to frozen art, the viral moment was a reminder that winter laundry needs a little extra care—and a lot of communication.
Have you ever forgotten the washing on the line overnight and woken up to an unpleasant surprise? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
In a previous story, we shared practical tips for drying laundry without a dryer—because winter weather doesn’t always play nice.
For older Australians trying to keep costs down and avoid damp clothes indoors, those simple strategies can be a real lifesaver.
If you’ve found yourself in a similar situation this season, that guide is well worth a look too.
Read more: How to dry laundry without a dryer when it's cold or wet outside
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