How to Invisibly Repair a Hole in a Knitted Sweater With a Double-Ended Crochet Hook, by Sewing Art on YouTube. 3 min 17 s.
- Video length
- 3 min 17 s
- Time to do it
- 20 minutes
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Turn the sweater inside out and stretch the hole area over a darning mushroom or a smooth rounded object so the stitches sit flat and open.
Pick yarn the same colour and thickness as the sweater. The contrasting wool in the video is only there to make the stitches easy to see.
Thread the yarn on the double-ended hook and work a row of stitches across the hole, picking up the live loops along one edge.
Turn the hook and work back across the gap, catching the loops on the opposite edge so the new stitches link to the original knit.
Keep the tension loose and even, matching the stretch of the surrounding fabric. Tight stitches will pucker the repair.
Fill the hole row by row until the gap is closed and the new stitches sit level with the old ones.
Weave the yarn tail into the back of the knit with a blunt tapestry needle and trim it close. Repeat for the starting tail.
Turn the sweater right side out, stretch the area gently and check the mend blends in. Smooth any uneven stitches with your fingers.
Tips and common mistakes
Always use yarn the same colour as the sweater, even if a bright colour is easier to follow while learning.
Work on the inside of the garment so any small knots or tails stay hidden.
Keep the fabric slightly stretched while you stitch so the repair does not pull when worn.
Test the tension on a scrap knit first if you are new to the double-ended hook.
Questions
Can I do this repair without a double-ended crochet hook?
Yes. A single crochet hook or a blunt tapestry needle with a simple darning stitch can close small holes, though the finish may look less like the original knit.
Will the repair show after washing?
If you use matching yarn and even tension, the mend usually stays flat. Wash the sweater gently and avoid wringing the repaired area.
What size hole can this fix?
It works best on small holes up to about a coin's width. Larger tears or frayed edges may need a patch or a professional knit repair.
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.
