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ClothesModerate25 min

Darn a small hole in a knitted sock

Weave matching yarn across a small hole before it spreads.

Every step has an illustration. Follow the written instructions and safety notes as your guide.

A small hole in a knitted sock being darned with yarn

Take it one step at a time

Repair steps

  1. Step 1

    Turn the sock inside out and stretch the hole gently over a darning mushroom or rounded support.

    Illustration for Darn a small hole in a knitted sock, step 1

  2. Step 2

    Thread a blunt darning needle with matching yarn and anchor it in sound stitches beside the hole.

    Illustration for Darn a small hole in a knitted sock, step 2

  3. Step 3

    Weave short parallel stitches across the opening, then weave back through them in the other direction.

    Illustration for Darn a small hole in a knitted sock, step 3

  4. Step 4

    Secure the yarn on the inside without pulling the knit tight, then remove the support and check the repair stretches.

    Illustration for Darn a small hole in a knitted sock, step 4