I machine-washed a wool jersey yesterday - cold water, gentle cycle, Ivory Snow powder detergent - and it came out with 4 holes!

I don't think we have moths (I haven't seen any evidence of them, and I've been pretty anal about storing my woolens in ziplock backs w cedar balls), so I'm guessing it was the washing that caused the holes.

I actually had the jersey in a large mesh bag to keep the amount of agitation down. My best guess is maybe, since I was washing in cold water, perhaps the powder detergent didn't completely dissolve in the cold water before I tossed in the jersey, and some of the detergent stuck onto the jersey, causing the holes.

I'll certainly be looking into other soaps for washing my woolens (anyone try Kookaburra Wool Wash?).

So, now that lovely SF Randonneurs jersey has 4 holes in it, I'd like to try to mend them. Anyone have any suggestions on how to do this? Or should I find someone who fixes wool professionally?

Thanks