@@nyxskids Take a jar lid, as long as it is bigger than the hole (I've seen my cousin use a quarter but that was difficult and she's been doing this kind of thing for decades) then wrap a rubber band over the lid and pull the knit kind of taut but not too much, it shouldn't deform the fabric, take a long needle and use it to actually weave into the fabric with a running stitch outside the hole by a few cm. You'll go one direct up and down or side to side until you've doen the entire section then switch directions. It's actual super easy to do but its fairly tedious.
I have a really old, wooden, mushroom shaped darning tool, that you hold in your hand, stretch the sock over the dome of the mushroom, so you can darn (mend) the holes. I recall as a child, my mom using one like this to mend my dad's socks rather than just toss them away. My mother was a wonderful embroiderer, so the stitches were spot on, my father always said that you couldn't tell the difference between the original fabric and the darned hole. It is one of my favourite memories !!!
Just a suggestion to prevent yarn splitting. When you begin your actual weaving process, insert your needle through eye first. It’s the needle point that causes splitting.
@@thecornerofcraft No problem, dear. I’ve been crocheting since I was 4, in 1968. And, I’ve learned a lot of different tips to make crafting easier. And, I enjoy sharing. Take care, stay Covid free, and keep on sharing your wonderful videos.
Not knowing how to fix the holes was a big reason I have put off making socks. This video has added to my comfort about casting on a pair. Magic loop, of course 😊🧡
Wow, so pleased to find this. I am from Lancashire and came across an original one of these amongst my late grandma's sewing stuff. Wasn't quite sure how to use it and now I am, so thank you!
I bought this little loom a year ago but couldn’t figure out how to use it properly. Very frustrating! Now, thanks to you I’m excited to try it on the holes in my favorite wool sweater. Very nice teaching tutorial! I really appreciate your help!
i always use a mug or glass to put in the sock with the hole over the mug/glass opening en stretch it with my hand tight and weave the hole that way. my mother learned me that way when i was a teenager long long time ago ;)
These are all over Amazon right now. Just ordered a “generic” one today for under $10 usd. Hopefully it’s up to the task, because, I can’t wait to use it. Thank you for the excellent tutorial!
Thank you for your wonderful demonstration. The ‘mistakes’ only made the stitches easier to follow, since I will be making mistakes too. You went slowly and explained your steps clearly, making the whole process seem easier to accomplish. You did good, Lady!
Yes... I inherited my mom's one... she bought it, I think, around 1943-44, it came from London, England... it is a 10 hooks though and still in it original box and info pamphlet and is complete and in perfect shape... I would like to have the 21 pin ... one day... I enjoy it enormously 🌹 Oh! And I have all her collection of darning eggs... including the metallic ring... they are beautiful
Thank you very much! I remember my mother darning socks, but I think she was the last generation to do it. She didn't pass it on to us. I really like your video teaching this! Blessings!
That’s what used to happen, they called it “Home Economics” in high school was mandatory. Covered all the basics. Boys got auto shop. Then they merged, then they cut the program.
Wow, I never saw a gadget like that one. I'll have to see if I can find them in the US. I'm sure it will be much more comfortable on my feet than a sewn one. I have sensitive skin and fixing socks is not usually done anymore. People just throw it out and buy another package of socks. Which is very wasteful. At least patch it or use it for dusting. We throw too much away these days in the US. Thank you for showing us this very interesting gadget. God bless you.
What a fabulous tutorial and tip, that’s just so kind to share! I shall hop to get you a coffee as a thank you and then purchase one too! I was considering knitting toys for my cat but concerned about potential damage... guess what ... all solved now! Have a beautiful weekend! With grateful thanks from North Yorkshire 🐾🤗🧶
Thank you for the thorough instructions. My husband has many socks he loves and won’t get rid of even though they have holes. I tried darning them old fashion way, and it’s so tedious! This little loom looks like it weaves a little level of fun into the task!
I never want to get rid of the very comfy socks! And yes, it's very fun to use, which makes mending even more appealing. I'm glad you found the video helpful x
Holy crap! I have owned one of these for years and had no clue what it was! I've owned a darning gadget, all the times I've darned socks with my mushroom. I'm so glad to finally know what the heck the thing is. I personally wouldn't use it for my finer yarned socks, and the hole just sort of being there kind of bugs me, but I'm certainly going to try this with some of my quickly made socks! Thank you so much!!
Thank you! I just found your video and I have subscribed. I live in Bavaria, however, at this moment I am in the US due to the deaths of my parent. (Not covid.) With luck I should be back home soon and I will order this product from London or better yet pop over and hit this store. Thank you again.
Thank you. They are together and at peace. I am just taking care of the Estate. To keep me from going bonkers my brother asked me to make him a knit afghan, queen size. It has helped and I am half done. My mother was British and I still have family in England. So, that means I have two very good reasons to pop over! Mind you, I'm only going to tell my husband about visiting the family. (lol) I will let stopping by the shop be a happy surprise. I agree with you about Bavaria. You be safe and thank you again.
That little weaver was very clever I've never seen anything like it. I like that you used totally different yarn and colors it adds a fun bit to the knits. Thanks for such a fun video! *)
I think your darning is really beautiful and you explain it so nicely. I just got my speedweve with the wooden darning disc in the post this weekend and had been watching tutorials for a while beforehand to see how to use it in detail - the instructions with it are not so good so it's great to find such a clear walk-through ! My first couple of attempts have been rather wonky, but I see your stitches between each warp stitches start lower down so I am trying to do that. But darning is so nice and therapeutic and saves the item that is being repaired ! Thank you so much for sharing your video 🙏☺💖
I've never heard of a speedweave. I've used a darning egg and darning mushroom. But I really want to find one of these. I love to thrift sweaters and there is always at least one hole you have to mend.
Thank you so much for your tutorial. I’ve had this tool sitting around for a year because the instructions absolutely sucked. Now I’ve finally been able to use it. Great job 👏
I’m so glad I happened across this tutorial - thank you so much 😁This is an amazing little gadget - I use a darning mushroom for sock darning (which I absolutely hate) I do free-form knitting & crochet aka scrumbling with odd balls of wool and this would add another dimension to my work.
That's a cool little gadget and I'd buy one and play around with it, but I ain't got time for that when I got a basket full of holey socks. Light bulb and darning needle ftw.
I know what I'm giving my fellow knitter friend for christmas. She is so good at turning out socks. PS your sock yarn is gorgeous! I think I picked up my speed weeve from the same Ukrainian seller.
My granny used to use a small gourd for darning socks by hand. I've moved so much, not sure if I still have it. One day soon hope to gather all the bits & pieces of my life together.
That’s interesting about your granny! I moved around 7 times when I was young. Remember, it’s not the physical baggage & stuff you need to carry from place to place but the important lessons & skills learned in your travel. Remember, what’s old is new again & again, just in a different color or material. Keep your faith & good things will surely gel together for you. I’m sure you learned valuable lessons along the way. All the best from Brooklyn, NY, USA
Oh my goodness! These things keep showing up in my "suggested products" on Etsy and I had no idea what they were. I have a whole basket of socks that need darning. I'll be ordering one of these posthaste! Thanks so much for this video!
Oh my goodness, how to complicate a simple job! Until you have set this gadget up, I've finished the job. Once upon a time we took our laddered nylon stockings or other good clothes to a professional darner. They managed to do invisible mending everything; I always admired that skill. Coarse knitting, such as socks, cardies, etc. we did ourselves with the aid of a darning egg, light bulb or similar.
You must be very speedy then! I can mend a small hole in 20 minutes with this, whereas darning takes me so much longer and is much messier! Practice makes perfect I suppose x
Thank you for the detailed tutorial. I ordered one from the Ukraine and haven’t spent the time figuring it out yet. Of course, my band flew off right away, because that’s just me. It disappeared, being the same color as the carpet. 😄 There are no spare bands, but I’m sure I’ll find something to work. Thank you again!
my daughter brought me one of these as i knit all my husband sock he get the holes so big i have had to cut the foot off and knit a new foot watching your video was brilliant took me a while to get used to it but perfect darning husband was pleased thank you so much
@@beth7467 sorry. Thought it was Canadian but it’s definitely not!!! Bad info. Still looking forward to trying it out. I try to buy local and Canadian when possible but can’t resist The Corner Of Craft’s stitch markers and Chromatic Yarns!🧶❤️🇨🇦😍🥰
I didn't understand this loom's purpose until I saw it in action. It creates a 'shed', so removes the hard work of picking out which threads to go under and over. Natural that it would have been invented in Lancashire, I suppose!
I think I'll need to watch this and similar videos MANY more times. I tried it, and it was a complete disaster-- the hole almost the same size as before and octopus-like strands of yarn everywhere. Not your fault, I'm sure, but this is a lot trickier than it looks. Grandma didn't know any of this, so she couldn't teach me!
My mother used to darn with a small appliance lightbulb. They tend to have thicker glass than the larger ones. Still harder to hold onto though. Not sure what my grandmother used. I think I'll have to get me one of these - looks so much easier to use.
@@Greye13 Hello there, thanks for the idea of using a light bulb. I don't own any socks worth darning but if I ever do I will try out your idea, thanks again from Japan!!!
I am deeply appreciative to see skills like this. Thank you for taking the time and effort to share this tool and how to use it. New subscriber looking forward to learning more from you. Have a great day.
hi! I loved the video! I'm at the very end and I'm wondering how you sewed in the strings? I'm very new to mending/sewing. any help or references to other videos would be greatly appreciated!
I bought two of these last week. I thought the size would be similar to the one here but they were bigger. I’m going to order a couple more, I was looking at number of needles/hooks.
No one taught me how to darn, i just learned by doing... I'd love to have a teeny loom, but I can do it myself. It does help to see how it works, tho'.
To make the loops stand up just push a thin rod thru each for example non-cotton end of a cotton bud, or skinny pencil, then they stay put in the upright position.
I have an original Speedweve 14 that came from England. I have a 10 hook from the Ukraine. The hook depth is different as is the spacing- slightly~but there is a difference. My Ukrainian is also far “looser” in the mechanism. Also a good hint: face your hooks in the direction you’re working. Especially helpful in patterns I wouldn’t have even bothered with a loom on that small little hole. I probably would have Swiss darned that
I have two or three original wooden disc Speedweves but for a small hole like this I would simply Swiss darn over it repairing the couple of broken stitches by following the knitting, which would make a repair without the bulk of the darned patch. This sort of woven darning is more appropriate for where the knitting has worn thin over an area; Mum most frequently used to use the Speedweve to reinforce the elbows on my school jumpers.
Nice video, but I found the tool quite expensive. I don’t need the tool, I know I can mend like this without this tool. The tool makes mending a bit easier, but not that much.
My grandmum used a jar lid, rubber band, darning needle & tiny safety pins to do the same thing. She taught us to do the same.
Oh that's awesome! x
I am poor and wish I knew how to do that because those disks are hecka expensive
@@nyxskids Take a jar lid, as long as it is bigger than the hole (I've seen my cousin use a quarter but that was difficult and she's been doing this kind of thing for decades) then wrap a rubber band over the lid and pull the knit kind of taut but not too much, it shouldn't deform the fabric, take a long needle and use it to actually weave into the fabric with a running stitch outside the hole by a few cm. You'll go one direct up and down or side to side until you've doen the entire section then switch directions. It's actual super easy to do but its fairly tedious.
@@brandyeverett7778 thank you
@@nyxskids I know I didn't explain it well so I went searching for a video! Here you go: czcams.com/video/yi_J8YeQkww/video.html
I have a really old, wooden, mushroom shaped darning tool, that you hold in your hand, stretch the sock over the dome of the mushroom, so you can darn (mend) the holes. I recall as a child, my mom using one like this to mend my dad's socks rather than just toss them away. My mother was a wonderful embroiderer, so the stitches were spot on, my father always said that you couldn't tell the difference between the original fabric and the darned hole. It is one of my favourite memories !!!
I asked my gramma for one of those mushrooms for Christmas when I was 19, so I could fix all my knitted socks.. I don't think she expected that xD
My Mum had one of these and I never knew what it was so for, so happy to have found this video
Just a suggestion to prevent yarn splitting.
When you begin your actual weaving process, insert your needle through eye first. It’s the needle point that causes splitting.
Oh good to know! Thanks for the tip x
@@thecornerofcraft
No problem, dear. I’ve been crocheting since I was 4, in 1968. And, I’ve learned a lot of different tips to make crafting easier. And, I enjoy sharing.
Take care, stay Covid free, and keep on sharing your wonderful videos.
Not knowing how to fix the holes was a big reason I have put off making socks. This video has added to my comfort about casting on a pair. Magic loop, of course 😊🧡
Wow, so pleased to find this. I am from Lancashire and came across an original one of these amongst my late grandma's sewing stuff. Wasn't quite sure how to use it and now I am, so thank you!
What a cool find!!
I bought this little loom a year ago but couldn’t figure out how to use it properly. Very frustrating! Now, thanks to you I’m excited to try it on the holes in my favorite wool sweater. Very nice teaching tutorial! I really appreciate your help!
i always use a mug or glass to put in the sock with the hole over the mug/glass opening en stretch it with my hand tight and weave the hole that way. my mother learned me that way when i was a teenager long long time ago ;)
These are all over Amazon right now. Just ordered a “generic” one today for under $10 usd. Hopefully it’s up to the task, because, I can’t wait to use it. Thank you for the excellent tutorial!
Thank you for your wonderful demonstration. The ‘mistakes’ only made the stitches easier to follow, since I will be making mistakes too. You went slowly and explained your steps clearly, making the whole process seem easier to accomplish. You did good, Lady!
Thank you so much 💖 x
This is amazing! I've been knitting for years and have never heard of this. Thank you SO much for demonstrating it!
You are so welcome x
Yes... I inherited my mom's one... she bought it, I think, around 1943-44, it came from London, England... it is a 10 hooks though and still in it original box and info pamphlet and is complete and in perfect shape... I would like to have the 21 pin ... one day... I enjoy it enormously 🌹
Oh! And I have all her collection of darning eggs... including the metallic ring... they are beautiful
Thank you very much! I remember my mother darning socks, but I think she was the last generation to do it. She didn't pass it on to us. I really like your video teaching this! Blessings!
Love how your nail varnish matched the sock you were darning 😊
I darn with a ball under whatever I am darning. My Nan taught me to darn and I am eternally grateful to her.
That’s what used to happen, they called it “Home Economics” in high school was mandatory. Covered all the basics. Boys got auto shop. Then they merged, then they cut the program.
I did all the steps from this tutorial and my darning looks so nice. Thank you
Wow, I never saw a gadget like that one. I'll have to see if I can find them in the US. I'm sure it will be much more comfortable on my feet than a sewn one. I have sensitive skin and fixing socks is not usually done anymore. People just throw it out and buy another package of socks. Which is very wasteful. At least patch it or use it for dusting. We throw too much away these days in the US. Thank you for showing us this very interesting gadget. God bless you.
What a fabulous tutorial and tip, that’s just so kind to share! I shall hop to get you a coffee as a thank you and then purchase one too! I was considering knitting toys for my cat but concerned about potential damage... guess what ... all solved now! Have a beautiful weekend! With grateful thanks from North Yorkshire 🐾🤗🧶
I'm glad you found it helpful ❤️ x
Thank you for the thorough instructions. My husband has many socks he loves and won’t get rid of even though they have holes. I tried darning them old fashion way, and it’s so tedious! This little loom looks like it weaves a little level of fun into the task!
I never want to get rid of the very comfy socks! And yes, it's very fun to use, which makes mending even more appealing. I'm glad you found the video helpful x
*weaves a little fun
Love what you did here! 😉
The sock lives to see another day! This was so cool to watch and learn. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks. As a child, I saw such a device from my mother. She didn't use it much, and I couldn't figure out how to use it. Now I understand.
Holy crap! I have owned one of these for years and had no clue what it was! I've owned a darning gadget, all the times I've darned socks with my mushroom. I'm so glad to finally know what the heck the thing is. I personally wouldn't use it for my finer yarned socks, and the hole just sort of being there kind of bugs me, but I'm certainly going to try this with some of my quickly made socks! Thank you so much!!
You're very welcome. Glad to have solved the mystery x
Thank you! I just found your video and I have subscribed. I live in Bavaria, however, at this moment I am in the US due to the deaths of my parent. (Not covid.) With luck I should be back home soon and I will order this product from London or better yet pop over and hit this store. Thank you again.
Ah I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your parents. I hope you're doing OK. Thank you for subscribing! Bavaria is a beautiful part of the world x
Thank you. They are together and at peace. I am just taking care of the Estate. To keep me from going bonkers my brother asked me to make him a knit afghan, queen size. It has helped and I am half done. My mother was British and I still have family in England. So, that means I have two very good reasons to pop over! Mind you, I'm only going to tell my husband about visiting the family. (lol) I will let stopping by the shop be a happy surprise. I agree with you about Bavaria. You be safe and thank you again.
I have a vintage one of these and didn't know how to use it thanks for this.
You're very welcome x
Thank you! I had no idea how to use these looms. I was taught using a darning egg and setting up my own grids. This looks much easier. 😊
Thank you! Because of this video I was able to repair some jeans 😁
That little weaver was very clever I've never seen anything like it. I like that you used totally different yarn and colors it adds a fun bit to the knits. Thanks for such a fun video! *)
Oh you're so welcome. It's so fun to use! x
I can certainly see "upcycling" a child or adult's sweater with "patches" to add color and decorations for wear the next season!
I think your darning is really beautiful and you explain it so nicely. I just got my speedweve with the wooden darning disc in the post this weekend and had been watching tutorials for a while beforehand to see how to use it in detail - the instructions with it are not so good so it's great to find such a clear walk-through ! My first couple of attempts have been rather wonky, but I see your stitches between each warp stitches start lower down so I am trying to do that. But darning is so nice and therapeutic and saves the item that is being repaired !
Thank you so much for sharing your video 🙏☺💖
I've never heard of a speedweave. I've used a darning egg and darning mushroom. But I really want to find one of these. I love to thrift sweaters and there is always at least one hole you have to mend.
Thank you so much for your tutorial. I’ve had this tool sitting around for a year because the instructions absolutely sucked. Now I’ve finally been able to use it. Great job 👏
I’m so glad I happened across this tutorial - thank you so much 😁This is an amazing little gadget - I use a darning mushroom for sock darning (which I absolutely hate) I do free-form knitting & crochet aka scrumbling with odd balls of wool and this would add another dimension to my work.
I can vaguely remember my Mom darning socks with a wooden thing inside the toes/heels of the socks in the late 50s.
Yes! That's the traditional way to darn socks x
Thanks. Fabulous introduction. Now underway. Xx
That's a cool little gadget and I'd buy one and play around with it, but I ain't got time for that when I got a basket full of holey socks. Light bulb and darning needle ftw.
This is so great! I just ordered one for my sock darning and mitten darning needs!
Fantastic! Thank you for this super clear video! I've had a speedweve for months and couldn't figure out how to use it.
You're very welcome x
What a brilliant device. Must have I do a lot of darning.
That is so cool!!! Never thought of weaving for hole mending.
I've always seen darning eggs used. This is a very cool tool that I just gotta add to my knitting collection!
Thank you for your Darning video today! I have crocheted for 55 years. I am now.wanting to learn more on knitting.
I know what I'm giving my fellow knitter friend for christmas. She is so good at turning out socks. PS your sock yarn is gorgeous!
I think I picked up my speed weeve from the same Ukrainian seller.
What a cool little tool; ingenious!
My granny used to use a small gourd for darning socks by hand. I've moved so much, not sure if I still have it. One day soon hope to gather all the bits & pieces of my life together.
That’s interesting about your granny! I moved around 7 times when I was young. Remember, it’s not the physical baggage & stuff you need to carry from place to place but the important lessons & skills learned in your travel. Remember, what’s old is new again & again, just in a different color or material. Keep your faith & good things will surely gel together for you. I’m sure you learned valuable lessons along the way. All the best from Brooklyn, NY, USA
Thank you so much for teaching me this method. I ordered my own loom and Im happy as a clam. Thank you.
Oh my goodness! These things keep showing up in my "suggested products" on Etsy and I had no idea what they were. I have a whole basket of socks that need darning. I'll be ordering one of these posthaste! Thanks so much for this video!
Clearly the Etsy algorithm knew you had socks in need of mending! x
This is one of my typical "shut up and take my money moments "
Endearingly simple, but wow, the results are amazing!
I have one but didn't know how to use it. Thank you for posting!
Oh my goodness, how to complicate a simple job! Until you have set this gadget up, I've finished the job. Once upon a time we took our laddered nylon stockings or other good clothes to a professional darner. They managed to do invisible mending everything; I always admired that skill. Coarse knitting, such as socks, cardies, etc. we did ourselves with the aid of a darning egg, light bulb or similar.
You must be very speedy then! I can mend a small hole in 20 minutes with this, whereas darning takes me so much longer and is much messier! Practice makes perfect I suppose x
Thank you for the detailed tutorial. I ordered one from the Ukraine and haven’t spent the time figuring it out yet. Of course, my band flew off right away, because that’s just me. It disappeared, being the same color as the carpet. 😄 There are no spare bands, but I’m sure I’ll find something to work. Thank you again!
my daughter brought me one of these as i knit all my husband sock he get the holes so big i have had to cut the foot off and knit a new foot watching your video was brilliant took me a while to get used to it but perfect darning husband was pleased thank you so much
Thank you! I've been wanting a way to mend socks. My sons wear holes in so many socks.
Brilliant tool! Thanks for showing us how to use it!
My Mom use a wooden mushroom 🍄 to see the holes, so this is a wonderful way to make it more accurate. Thank you for tutorial! Great job 👏
Nice work and great video. Let me look into a speedweve to see about adding one to my sewing kit.
Mom loves this and is ordering 2!
Thank you! Ordered one but the instructions weren't clear. So glad I found your video.
This was so cool, good job demonstrated the technique with a camera!!
I have never seen this before! Thanks you so much for the tutorial.
You're so welcome x
Thank you. This would have been great a few month ago, would have made my life easier also love gadgets. 💕
That is so cool! I am definitely going to look for one of these. Your tutorial is great. Thank you!!! (I do wish you had shown how to finish it off!?)
thank you this was really helpful - about to darn my first sock.
Oh how neat!!! Thank you so much for doing this video
Oh you're very welcome x
Never seen anybody do mending on a sock-thanks for sharing 👏👏 good info
It's not strictly the traditional way, but it works, so hey! x
Love this! Just purchased a speedweve from a Canadian shop!!!❤️🧶🇨🇦
Yes! Join the Speedweve club 😍 x
Which Canadian shop? This Ontarian is tempted...!
@@beth7467 sorry. Thought it was Canadian but it’s definitely not!!! Bad info. Still looking forward to trying it out. I try to buy local and Canadian when possible but can’t resist The Corner Of Craft’s stitch markers and Chromatic Yarns!🧶❤️🇨🇦😍🥰
Brilliant!! Thanks Hannah. Great tutorial!!
I didn't understand this loom's purpose until I saw it in action. It creates a 'shed', so removes the hard work of picking out which threads to go under and over. Natural that it would have been invented in Lancashire, I suppose!
This was such a good tutorial! I just bought the speed weaver and this helped me tremendously. Thank you!
Thank you so much! This was incredibly helpful!
Awesome! Thanks for sharing this and the demo!
If you çant find a rubber band a hair elastic tie works nicely. Happy darning. Thanks for sharing.
I think I'll need to watch this and similar videos MANY more times. I tried it, and it was a complete disaster-- the hole almost the same size as before and octopus-like strands of yarn everywhere. Not your fault, I'm sure, but this is a lot trickier than it looks. Grandma didn't know any of this, so she couldn't teach me!
So glad I found this excellent tutorial! Thank you so much. 🌞🌞🌞
I have a darning ball to darn with. Never heard of this tool.
Really interesting gadget, I have only ever seen glass bulbs used for darning!
My mother used to darn with a small appliance lightbulb. They tend to have thicker glass than the larger ones. Still harder to hold onto though. Not sure what my grandmother used. I think I'll have to get me one of these - looks so much easier to use.
@@Greye13 Hello there, thanks for the idea of using a light bulb. I don't own any socks worth darning but if I ever do I will try out your idea, thanks again from Japan!!!
ooh, I have some sweaters that would be really helpful with. Thanks!
Oh you are very welcome x
I would love to get one of these
Thank you for doing this demonstration! I had reasoned out most of this, but you made it all quite plain😍
It's surprisingly easy to use! x
Новое-это хорошо забытое старое! Такие машинки для штопки продавались 60 лет назад...
Ага, у бабушки такая была.
The weaving action is easier if you pass the eye of the needle through the threads rather than using the point.
Oh good to know! I will try that next time x
You make it look so easy. Now you have me wanting to try it.
Try it! It's so fun x
I am deeply appreciative to see skills like this. Thank you for taking the time and effort to share this tool and how to use it. New subscriber looking forward to learning more from you. Have a great day.
Thank you so much for your lovely comment x
I think that the little hole is easelly fixed whithout this tool. But it's cool!
Oh I know, but this tool makes it so quick. Plus the novelty of the tool means I'll actually mend the holes in my knits 😂 x
I would have used a crochet hook with the yarn making slip knots to join the spaces. Much easier and less observable.
Yes that would be less noticeable but I am leaning into the visible mending thing 😊 x
This is so cool!
I thought I was the only person who darned socks.
Not at all! If you love the socks, you have to darn them x
Darning takes less time than knitting a new one. =3
hi! I loved the video! I'm at the very end and I'm wondering how you sewed in the strings? I'm very new to mending/sewing. any help or references to other videos would be greatly appreciated!
I bought two of these last week. I thought the size would be similar to the one here but they were bigger. I’m going to order a couple more, I was looking at number of needles/hooks.
No one taught me how to darn, i just learned by doing... I'd love to have a teeny loom, but I can do it myself. It does help to see how it works, tho'.
It's always fun to see different techniques! x
Looks Awesome !
To make the loops stand up just push a thin rod thru each for example non-cotton end of a cotton bud, or skinny pencil, then they stay put in the upright position.
Im following you on Ko-fi now! Great tutorial! Thank you!
I have an original Speedweve 14 that came from England. I have a 10 hook from the Ukraine. The hook depth is different as is the spacing- slightly~but there is a difference.
My Ukrainian is also far “looser” in the mechanism.
Also a good hint: face your hooks in the direction you’re working.
Especially helpful in patterns
I wouldn’t have even bothered with a loom on that small little hole. I probably would have Swiss darned that
What a very handy thingy!
I have two or three original wooden disc Speedweves but for a small hole like this I would simply Swiss darn over it repairing the couple of broken stitches by following the knitting, which would make a repair without the bulk of the darned patch. This sort of woven darning is more appropriate for where the knitting has worn thin over an area; Mum most frequently used to use the Speedweve to reinforce the elbows on my school jumpers.
me when she was doing the vertical lines: that doesn't seem to be doing much
me when she puts the hooks down and the magic happens: d amn
I need one of these.
Thank you!
an easy way to keep hooks uppward when starting is putting
a little stick about the size of the hole and pass through all the hooks holes
Nice video, but I found the tool quite expensive. I don’t need the tool, I know I can mend like this without this tool. The tool makes mending a bit easier, but not that much.
That's totally fair! I haven't learnt how to darn, so find this tool so handy. But definitely not necessary x
Love❣️ I have not seen this. Just discovered you as well. So this weaver lifts the stitches you are to go under? I want one❣️🥰😍🌻