finally fixing my sock, by so far studio on YouTube. 1 min 24 s.
- Video length
- 1 min 24 s
- Time to do it
- 20 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 6
What you need
Steps
Turn the sock right side out and slide a darning mushroom, smooth jar or small ball inside it. Stretch the hole gently so the edges sit flat.
Thread a darning needle with wool yarn close to the sock's thickness. Leave a short tail and make a few small stitches in the solid knit beside the hole to anchor it.
Work rows of running stitches across the hole, from one solid edge to the other. Keep the rows evenly spaced and extend each stitch slightly past the damaged area.
Weave a second set of stitches at right angles, passing over and under the first threads. Cover the whole hole and keep the weave square and even.
Check the tension as you go. The darn should lie flat without pulling the sock into puckers, and the hole edges should stay covered.
Finish with a few small stitches in the solid knit, then trim the yarn tail. Turn the sock inside out and trim any loose threads around the repair.
Tips and common mistakes
Use wool or sock yarn that matches the sock's thickness; thick yarn makes a lumpy darn.
Keep the yarn relaxed as you weave, because tight stitches make the sock pucker and wear faster.
A blunt tapestry needle is safer for knit fabric and less likely to split the yarn.
Sharp needles can prick your fingers, so point the needle away from your hand and keep it in a pin cushion when you pause.
Questions
Can I darn a sock without a darning mushroom?
Yes. Use a smooth rounded jar or a small ball inside the sock to hold the fabric flat.
What yarn should I use for darning socks?
Use wool or sock yarn about the same thickness as the sock. Very thick yarn makes a bulky patch that can rub inside shoes.
Should I turn the sock inside out to darn it?
Most darns are worked from the right side with a mushroom inside the sock. Turn it inside out only to check the repair and trim loose threads.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
