Second attempt at darning a sock with a Speedweve type loom

My first attempt doesn’t look as nice, since I was trying to sew down the last loops of the warp one at a time instead of taking them all off the hooks at once and then sewing them down.

I think this one turned out alright, though! I just used some variegated craft thread that looked about the same size as pearl thread, but was cheaper and came in a variety pack.

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Lauchs@lemmy.world · 10 pts · 1y (1 reply)

I'd never known this was a thing I could do! I'll have to look into this as I have a good few comfy warm socks that could use repairing!

Catoblepas@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 7 pts · 1y

I’d say just be sure to check out a video tutorial first if you’re not already pretty familiar with weaving, but it’s not hard to do at all!

fakeman_pretendname@feddit.uk · 6 pts · 1y (2 replies)

That's very nicely done. You've inspired me to have a look at getting one of these little hand-sized mending looms :)

Catoblepas@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 5 pts · 1y (1 reply)

Thanks! If it helps your search, this was made with a 14 hook loom, which is a good size for mending small holes (~1”).

fakeman_pretendname@feddit.uk · 3 pts · 1y

Yeah, that'd probably cover the majority. Brilliant, thank you :)

just_chill@jlai.lu · 6 pts · 1y (1 reply)

That looks really neat, well done !

Catoblepas@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 5 pts · 1y

Thanks!

DannyBoy@sh.itjust.works · 3 pts · 1y

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