How to Invisibly Fix a Hole in Your Favorite Sweater

[@meganmills6545]

A little tip that some of you might find helpful when it comes to matching yarns... I've often been asked to repair people's knitting or crocheted shawls, blankets etc and, of course, matching yarn is no longer available because these things are usually decades old. I find I get the best match using a good quality tapestry wool that has been "stranded" so you can use differing numbers of plies to make up the thickness. I've even blended strands of different shades to get as close the matching colour as I can. It works surprisingly well in letting you find a match. It's best, of course, if you take the item to be mended to a real-life hold-them-up-against-each-other brick-and-mortar store. :-)

[@scootermom1791]

Have you made any videos, yourself, of this process? It sounds like a very useful skill to learn. If you haven't made any videos, you should!

[@meganmills6545]

@@scootermom1791 HI Scootermom - no, I haven't done any videos. I don't think I could do a job any better than this person anyway but I notice between this and another channel that has similar content they don't go into much detail about how/where to get the matching yarn. So I thought it wouldn't hurt to mention some ideas that have helped me just in case they help other people too.

[@scootermom1791]

@@meganmills6545 I sure wish you would make a video showing this process. But, I totally understand why you don't. I typically am one who suggests videos to people because I'm not good with a camera myself. And, though I used to be good with editing film and sound, I'm not anymore. Software has changed a lot since the time I used it. Plus, I honestly have zero interest in doing anything like that anymore. Anyway, I'm glad you provided this information, since it can be difficult to match yarn... especially if it's no longer manufactured.

[@GeneralKato]

Oh dear, I found the matching wool yarn but man, do I have to watch this many many times over….

[@f.rodriguez4143]

Thank you for this!

[@ЕленаВладимирова-б5ю]

Это просто волшебство какое-то! Тончайшая работа! Высший класс. Благодарю Вас за урок.

[@LittleStarCC]

🌹

[@natalianik2673]

Благодарю огромное! Знала, что таким крючком поднимают петли, но что бы так ловко заделать дырку, это мастерство. Возьму себе на заметку. Благодаря вам я расширила свои навыки по шитью.

[@LittleStarCC]

🌹

[@СветланаКрышина-с3ь]

Бесподобно!!!Благодарю за ценный мастер- класс от специалиста!!!Всего Вам доброго!

[@LittleStarCC]

Спасибо 🌺

[@truegrit7697]

OK - I was just turned on to your channel this morning and I instantly subscribed. You are magic, lady - I LOVE what you do!

[@LittleStarCC]

Thank you so much for your kind words and for subscribing to my channel! I'm thrilled to hear that you love what I do. Your support means a lot to me and I'll continue to do my best to provide valuable content for you. Thanks again!

[@inge5797]

So ein Gerät hab ich auch , aber benutzt hab ich es noch nie - deine Arbeit ist beeindruckend 👍

[@LittleStarCC]

🌷🌷🌷

[@teresakirby8827]

I have a question. Please can you explain how you judge what length of yarn to leave on the left hand side? An d how do you correct the situation if you have left too much or too little? Many thanks for such a helpful film.

[@LittleStarCC]

Hi, I will be posting a new video in the coming week to address your doubts.

[@teresakirby8827]

Thank you.

[@morninglight7544]

Thank-you for the video, but it appears that a whole chunk of instructions is missing from repairing the sweater. The bunch of loops on one side of the repair, what did you do with them?

[@LittleStarCC]

Most of the wool you mentioned will be cut off, and only a small part will be darned into the clothes. Please forgive me for my unprofessional video editing skills.

[@morninglight7544]

@@LittleStarCC Please do not apologize. Except for that part, it is a very good video. I can not criticize, because I have never made a video. I really appreciate you showing me how to do that!

[@LittleStarCC]

I don't think what I said before is detailed enough. Let me be more specific. I will also release a video to explain it. The extra wool on the left is reserved, and it is needed to darn the hole. Usually, the reserved length of wool is three times the size of the hole. After the hole is mended, if the reserved wool is not used up, you need to hook the wool into the back of the sweater with a crochet, and then weave it into the sweater along the lines of the sweater. If the reserved yarn is too long, you can cut it off.

[@morninglight7544]

@@LittleStarCC ...Thank-you! I would very much like to see that video. I have subscribed to your channel and should be notified of any new videos.

[@maiteyaya3839]

No me gusta porque el tutorial está incompleto.

[@Bloem777]

Wat een rustgevende video en ook mooi om te zien hoe je dit doet. Nog niet zo eenvoudig. Maar we gooien te snel kleding weg als het stuk is. Terwijl we het ook kunnen repareren. Beter voor het milieu. Ik strijk er meestal een stukje stof over. Maar dit is veel mooier.

[@LittleStarCC]

🌺🌺🌺

[@lenasheyko2718]

This was the most relaxing video I've seen in the past 5 months 😀

[@LittleStarCC]

🌺🌺🌺

[@amarantab6145]

También he arreglado algunas prendas con esa aguja. Pero no me queda tan prolijo el acabado. Gracias por compartir tu técnica. Me ayudará mucho en adelante.

[@LittleStarCC]

💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@FreshAirRules]

Its incredible how the hole is basically rebuilt. What I don't understand is why the thread is not tied off. If its pulled/stretched, won't it just unravel? You should explain this in the video because no doubt its something a lot of people will wonder about. Everything else is easy to understand and makes a lot of sense. This really is an art form, working with delicate sweaters.

[@Earnshawfully]

When knitting and changing yarns at the end of a ball, or when repairing, you don't "tie off" or tie knots. You weave in ends, and this is what she is doing.

[@FreshAirRules]

@@Earnshawfully What do you mean by "weave in ends"?

[@ТатьянаРожкова-ц3т]

Работа кропотливая, но результат великолепный!

[@LittleStarCC]

🌹

[@annan.3283]

Can you share what tools you use? You had a tool to loop the thread and something circular underneath.

[@annereidy7981]

A wonderful piece of skill to have and to pass on, thank you!

[@LittleStarCC]

❤️❤️❤️

[@realityranchesdotcom]

I would love to see this on a bigger knit so I could see it a bit better but what a beautiful mend!!

[@LittleStarCC]

Thank you. I'll try my best to make it more comprehensive.

[@roslyngraf1737]

Unbelievable. Fantastic invisible mending. Artwork at its best. I have that hook, but have never used it. Thanks for sharing Know - how.

[@LittleStarCC]

💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@suzannepharr7869]

@@roslyngraf1737 I’ve only used mine for pulling snags back to the wrong side of the fabric. I can’t wait to try this! 😍

[@jessicabull334]

I’ve never done this before. Would a small crochet hook work in a pinch?

[@saraalicea3363]

Thanks for sharing such a nice way of fixing a sweater ❤️

[@LittleStarCC]

Hope to help you❤️

[@idaho5118]

Was ist das für eine Häkelnadel? What is it for a hook that you use? Thank you, very good video!! I have a crochet hook 1.0mm bus it's not so good fot the purpose.

[@mabelluengo9415]

Buenas noches. Su trabajo es precioso. Me gustaria que nos diera el nombre de la aguja que usa para ver si consigo comprarla aqui en mi país. Gracias

[@LittleStarCC]

Aquí está la dirección del enlace para crochet. spanish.alibaba.com/p-detail/5-set-62188395009.html?spm=a2700.galleryofferlist.normal_offer.d_title.2d8fee9dlHdSZY

[@mabelluengo9415]

@@LittleStarCC Eres perfecta, completa, inteligente y , con seguridad, una mujer muy linda con un don inpresionante. Gracias querida Little Star!

[@norahg2011]

All I can say is WOW well done

[@LittleStarCC]

❤️❤️❤️

[@marywrigjt7614]

You’re incredible. I love watching your shows. 👍👍

[@missmarple7415]

Супер,как хорошо,❤👍 когда руки-золотые!!!

[@LittleStarCC]

❤️❤️❤️

[@NataliChic]

Это чудо, вы волшебница!!!🧚‍♀️

[@LittleStarCC]

❤️❤️❤️

[@hulyakarakas8310]

Sihirbaz değil çok çalışkan ve yetenekli. Sonuç mükemmel...! 👍🤗❤🇹🇷

[@elobrunelli9520]

Muito lindo trabalho. Tecnica e capricho. Parabéns. Grata.

[@LittleStarCC]

Obrigado por seus comentários e elogios

[@magdavega5560]

Wuau!!!, excelente trabajo👏👏👏 muchas gracias por compartirlo. Ha sido de mucha ayuda 🌺🌹🤗

[@LittleStarCC]

❤️❤️❤️

[@aliciacarlos7124]

Wow if I didn't see this video I will not believe this are really magic hands blessings 🙏 thanks 💞

[@LittleStarCC]

🌹

[@movie10264]

Oh mein Gott, das ist ja aufwendig, diese feine Arbeit. So eine Nadel kenne ich nicht. Aber interessant. Danke fürs Video.

[@LittleStarCC]

🌺🌺🌺

[@Nonna725]

I couldn’t see if you take 2 strands or twist strands with that instrument you used . Then the other pulled cotton where did it go? Seems disappeared. I subscribed to your channel because the finished product is very good.

[@LittleStarCC]

If there is something you don't understand in the above video, please watch this video. Video link here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZ-kmpWNYrSdgKM

[@carolilseanne2175]

I find it much easier to use a steel crochet hook (lace making etc) to "pick up the ladder" in a pullover likecthis than a latch hook. I find the latch just gets in the way all the time.

[@TM.BECK14]

Good to know, ty! I have steel lace crochet hooks but lost my latch hook from decades past -- I will try out the crochet hook and see how it goes!

[@МадамГрицацуева-п1г]

Очень тонкая работа. Браво мастерице!

[@НатальяПатракова-ш3з]

Какая умница-рукодельца👍🌈

[@robertab7371]

Sei proprio bravissima !! Complimenti !!

[@LittleStarCC]

🌸🌸🌸

[@TatianaAnakhina]

Умница-рукодельница! А вот я не поняла концовку, зачем были оставлены нити слева, куда они девались?

[@LittleStarCC]

Это видео может развеять ваши сомнения. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZ-kmpWNYrSdgKM

[@TatianaAnakhina]

@@LittleStarCC да, спасибо, поняла, отлично!

[@wendypetersen7529]

Holy cow, that is absolutely amazing!!!

[@SamaCosmos]

Вы волшебница!💐

[@LittleStarCC]

❤️❤️❤️

[@rekhasharma-xo8hz]

Extraordinary technique!! Thank you.

[@LittleStarCC]

🌺🌺🌺

[@sothemla4142]

Sounds silly, but may I ask what do we call that small hook like needle 🪡? I want to have it!

[@LittleStarCC]

It's called "latch hook or tongue crochet". 🌹 You can buy it here. www.alibaba.com/product-detail/5-set-needle-tool-hook-hook_62188395009.html?spm=a2700.galleryofferlist.normal_offer.d_title.e5c1ee9dEkpRpp

[@doli4768]

Complimenti un bel lavoro🖒

[@LittleStarCC]

Grazie 🌺

[@antoninagolovanova5944]

Как здорово, очень благодарна, таким способом тоже хорошо заделываться дыры на носках))

[@LittleStarCC]

❤️❤️❤️

[@svetlana_denisewitch]

что за крючок которым она штопает

[@ОльгаПавловская-ф6п]

@@svetlana_denisewitch Это крючок для ковровой техники.

[@svetlana_denisewitch]

@@ОльгаПавловская-ф6п спасибо

[@alenavini3299]

@@svetlana_denisewitch Это крючок для поднятия петель.

[@cjcharles8063]

Did I miss something at 3:17? It seems there was still a bit of hole and suddenly there wasn't.

[@LittleStarCC]

You can watch this video, maybe it can answer your doubts. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3yzfqqdrqaBnZI

[@Anais-Anais.]

Большое спасибо! ❤

[@jennyramsdale2740]

That was incredible! Unfortunately I’m not familiar with the little gadget used or how you did it. 😢

[@TM.BECK14]

It's called a latch hook! They're often used to make little shag rugs on a plastic canvas backing but can be used for other little things like this as well. I've seen people use either a double-ended latch hook or a regular one + an embroidery needle like in this video.

[@pegasuvius9765]

Thank you for your videos. I am trying to learn how to mend clothes and save money especially on wools and well made clothes, so really appreciate the videos.

[@FreshAirRules]

Yeah, its so different from working with cottons or synthetics which are so strong in comparison. Here you are basically rebuilding the sweater. I've never thought of it this way. No wonder my sweater repairs look so barbaric!

[@merceventura3971]

Oooh. Thank you very much for your vídeos. Are very useful

[@신세계-s3r]

왼쪽에 실 남길때 얼만큼 남겨야 되나요? 실을 길게 남겨놔도 모자라도 안될듯 싶은데요

[@LittleStarCC]

2X

[@msbluteau]

This is a very interesting technique!

[@LittleStarCC]

This is a Chinese folk darning technique.

[@msbluteau]

@@LittleStarCC Very cool, thank you :)

[@kimmcvitty3580]

Amazing skill. I can never find fine enough yarn to fix jumpers.

[@LittleStarCC]

❤️❤️❤️

[@MirrimBlackfox]

Try looking for #0 Lace weight yarn, it is probably fine enough, sock weight might also be a good idea to look at.

[@chirindac1918]

Unpick a seam, you can stitch the seam with another thread.

[@adamnarat9677]

Thank you! What is that hooking tool called please?

[@LittleStarCC]

It's called "latch hook" or "tongue crochet".

[@adamnarat9677]

@@LittleStarCC thanks

[@ninnaswether6251]

Great Job👏👏👏

[@LittleStarCC]

❤️❤️❤️

[@sophiafelmingham8734]

What is that clever little needle with the hook called please?

[@LittleStarCC]

Tongue Crochet

[@suzannepharr7869]

@@LittleStarCC I’ve never heard it called that before. When I bought mine years ago, it was called a Knit Picker, and it was marketed as a way to fix snags in sweaters. That was way before the Internet though, so they couldn’t have put up clever videos to show how many ways to use it. Your technique is genius! Can’t wait to try it. 😍

[@catherinethompson5325]

what is that tool you are using with the hook on the end .?

[@LittleStarCC]

It's called "latch hook or tongue crochet".🌹

[@SerenitynPeace]

I would need an extra large magnifying glass for this! 😄😂😄

[@G-gnome]

Does the owner buy the tailor a house as compensation? I can’t believe someone would have the patience to do that! 👏👏👏

[@yuexiantu6096]

请问，为什么要在破铜的左侧预留那么长的线，补好之后如何处理多余的线段呢？谢谢

[@LittleStarCC]

左側預留的線在不斷的鉤織中慢慢被織到破洞上。多餘的線如何處理，您可以看一下這個視頻就應該能瞭解了 kzbin.info/www/bejne/q17Xk4uYdquqprM

[@blancamarceladelgadillosie6071]

Una pregunta como se llama la aguja que usa la del ganchito?? Por favor

[@LittleStarCC]

Ganchillo de lengua. spanish.alibaba.com/p-detail/5-set-62188395009.html?spm=a2700.galleryofferlist.normal_offer.d_title.4182ee9dw9iMRB

[@mervatkamal6621]

برافو مجهود يستحق الاعجاب

[@LittleStarCC]

❤️❤️❤️

[@rosariamessina1504]

Lo strumento che utilizzi come si chiama?

[@LittleStarCC]

Ciao, vai su Amazon e cerca questo titolo e lo trovi. “Set di 5 aghi per uncinetto, strumento per bloccare i capelli, per uncinetto”

[@ЕкатеринаКривоногова-н5д]

Золотые руки и огромное терпение!

[@LightningMcQueenkachow95]

What is the tool being used?

[@LittleStarCC]

It's called "latch hook" or "tongue crochet".

[@wbrumahrajut1994]

Thankyou for sharing 😍😍😍

[@LittleStarCC]

❤️❤️❤️

[@hutzeball]

Very good, but you need a calm hand. I never tried this, because I also show how to repair pullovers. Well done.

[@ЕленаФомина-х8ж]

Прелесть! А где можно купить такой чудо-крючок?

[@LittleStarCC]

Вы можете купить это здесь. russian.alibaba.com/p-detail/5-set-62188395009.html?spm=a2700.galleryofferlist.normal_offer.d_title.218936c6taZifG

[@ЕленаФомина-х8ж]

@@LittleStarCC Благодарю за ответ! 🙏

[@ЕленаРуденко-э4г]

А что это за приспособление для провязывания протяжек?

[@LittleStarCC]

Вы можете купить это здесь. russian.alibaba.com/p-detail/5-set-62188395009.html?spm=a2700.galleryofferlist.normal_offer.d_title.218936c6taZifG

[@alenavini3299]

Это крючок для поднятия петель.

[@ЕленаРуденко-э4г]

@@alenavini3299 Спасибо, не знала.

[@jcortese3300]

This is damned brilliant!

[@LittleStarCC]

🌺

[@samschwartz2083]

Фантастика!👍

[@LittleStarCC]

❤️❤️❤️

[@elizabethdouglas1504]

What is that needle with hook and latch called?

[@LittleStarCC]

It's called "latch hook" or "tongue crochet".

[@Elisabeth-ti3qr]

Sehr gut gemacht. Darauf muß man erstmal kommen.

[@LittleStarCC]

🌹

[@xXx.......]

You have such beautiful fingers. 😘😘😘🥰🥰🥰

[@LittleStarCC]

Thank you for the compliment. 🌹

[@jsio3820]

Awesome!!! Thanks!!!

[@LittleStarCC]

Thank you for your comments and compliments.

[@EliezaBaby]

Your tutorial is the best I've seen and relaxing sounds. Merci ❤ SUBSCRIBING

[@carmenromero7290]

Ke buenos trabajos la felicito

[@LittleStarCC]

❤️❤️❤️

[@ЕкатеринаЕгорова-к5ц]

А как называется игла с подтягиванием петель? И где её купить?

[@LittleStarCC]

www.alibaba.com/product-detail/5-set-needle-tool-hook-hook_62188395009.html?spm=a2700.galleryofferlist.normal_offer.d_title.1e28ee9dL8Sx9P

[@olenagetman5844]

Петлеулавлеватель.

[@HBADGERBRAD]

What’s that hook thingy called?

[@suzical]

Morning, can you do a darning video with socks? I have my husbands and they haven't been done for over a year?! Lol. I keep forgetting. Thx much! The music is very soothing too❤❤❤❤❤

[@suzical]

Also, my grandma used to darn things.....💕

[@LittleStarCC]

Are they woolen socks?

[@marareyes3031]

Excelente trabajo. 😮

[@LittleStarCC]

🌹

[@teresawojcik9486]

Mistrzostwo! ☆

[@LittleStarCC]

🌺

[@LubovShel]

Молодец, рукодельница.

[@LittleStarCC]

🌹

[@nanidomingues7236]

Perfeito!👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@LittleStarCC]

🌺🌺🌺

[@НадеждаБережная-ш7ц]

Вот это ручки золлтые.... браво.

[@LittleStarCC]

🌹

[@AkhisCraft]

Nice sharing ⚘️

[@LittleStarCC]

❤️❤️❤️

[@светланабогданова-з4ф]

А подскажите пожалуйста как называется предмет который как крючок

[@LittleStarCC]

Вы можете купить это здесь. russian.alibaba.com/p-detail/5-set-62188395009.html?spm=a2700.galleryofferlist.normal_offer.d_title.218936c6taZifG

[@elenafedina8232]

Пропустила. Куда слева вытянутые петли делись?

[@LittleStarCC]

Это видео может развеять ваши сомнения. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZ-kmpWNYrSdgKM

[@elenafedina8232]

@@LittleStarCC Спасибо! Это отлично. Я поднимала просто петли, а так и не догадалась бы!

[@duschismuddi876]

Exzellent 👍

[@アスパラトマト-p6u]

大修理ですよね。

[@LittleStarCC]

🌺🌺🌺

[@duschismuddi876]

@@アスパラトマト-p6u はい、彼女は木修理です。

[@mariagraziamonteleone2025]

Questo è un rammendo da professionisti. Non possono farlo tutti.

[@LittleStarCC]

L'ho anche imparato lentamente da solo e credo che tu possa impararlo anche tu.

[@tessi6886]

Amazing 👏

[@LittleStarCC]

🌹

[@charmainemiles4089]

Brillant craft

[@НадеждаПопова-в3г]

Я не поняла... куда делись свободные петли слева?(

[@LittleStarCC]

Пожалуйста, посмотрите это видео, оно расскажет вам. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q17Xk4uYdquqprM

[@НадеждаПопова-в3г]

@@LittleStarCC Спасибо! Уже догадалась? Подтягиваются иглой для поднимания петель ). Осталась одна проблема: где взять нитку один-в-один ?)

[@LittleStarCC]

Нить можно взять из бокового шва свитера, который является швом свитера. Швы можно прошить нитками того же или близкого цвета.

[@НадеждаПопова-в3г]

@@LittleStarCC Спасибо!👍❤

[@Natalia.Sizu-Viazu]

А что до конца не показали как оставленые нитки штопать!?

[@LittleStarCC]

После просмотра этого видео вы все поймете. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZ-kmpWNYrSdgKM

[@marinamayorga6818]

Estas agujas tan bonitas

[@LittleStarCC]

Esto es ganchillo con lengua.❤️

[@Пользователь86]

Музыку смените и будет идеально

[@LittleStarCC]

Да конечно

[@victormanuelmendezgarcia8423]

¡EXCELENTE...!

[@LittleStarCC]

❤️❤️❤️

[@nsoltani7847]

Very very good

[@LittleStarCC]

💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@РаисаПальвинская]

Куда дели те петли, что были сбоку??? Сколько не смотрю ни понимаю куда они делись. Как то не просматривается.

[@LittleStarCC]

После просмотра этого видео вы все поймете. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZ-kmpWNYrSdgKM

[@РаисаПальвинская]

@@LittleStarCC Так я и подумала. Просто не просматривалось изначально. И петельки показались очень длинные. Спасибо. Будем применять этот метод.

[@fatmagunyar3253]

Çok güzel oldu 👍

[@LittleStarCC]

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[@patriciacharriere1752]

Mais vous faites quoi avec les boucles laissées à gauche ????? Vous ne montrez pas Vous montrez le travail fini .

[@LittleStarCC]

S'il y a quelque chose que vous ne comprenez pas dans la vidéo ci-dessus, veuillez regarder cette vidéo. kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJiyiKttiKiUec0

[@patriciacharriere1752]

@@LittleStarCC vous ne répondez quand même pas à ma question CE N’EST PAS MOBTRE DANS LA VIDÉO !

[@nsoltani7847]

Perfect

[@LittleStarCC]

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[@rosalbaierano7439]

Meraviglioso rammendo

[@LittleStarCC]

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[@coutocabral260]

Você poderia fazer mais devagar para poder aprender, pois é muito bom saber remendar malga? Obrigada e boa t rde

[@LittleStarCC]

Ok, vou melhorar o vídeo.

[@coutocabral260]

@@LittleStarCC ok e obrigada. Gostaria de saber o que faz com as pontas que ficam de lado, pois não entendi. Agradeço mesmo imenso. Beijinhos

[@ИванГладких-у4н]

просто гениально!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@LittleStarCC]

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[@ТатьянаСмирнова-т4ц]

Super!

[@LittleStarCC]

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