Sock Repair: Knitted Patch

[@homicidalcutie]

Oh my goodness! Thank you so much for this! I have a pile of darning to do and have been avoiding it because my woven darning is atrocious! 😂 I’m so happy to see this method! 🙏

[@Yarniversity]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jennifermugridge3152]

Wow, this was a perfect tutorial and method to mend - thank you!! I won’t throw away another pair of good socks again. This was actually fun!

[@pattishanks3788]

This couldn’t have come at a better time for me! I was just crying in my soup about holes in the heels of my very expensive hand dyed yarn socks, so now I can actually fix them instead of tossing them. Thank you, Cynthia!

[@CynthiaHyslop]

Yay, Patti! Let me know how you make out.

[@jacquelinegibson7420]

Amazing! We have a rainy day here and I had just finished my usual ugly darns...oh well, I'm sure there will be a next time :)

[@Yarniversity]

Haha! There's always a day for more darn darning.

[@Knitterly]

This is such a clear tutorial. I have half a dozen pairs of socks that need attention and I’m going to see which ones are candidates for the patch method. I do have a little weaving thing (Speed Weaver?) that I find a bit difficult to use…and I always have to re-learn how to do it, so knitting a patch just might rescue me; ) Thanks once more for your always amazing videos!

[@Yarniversity]

We're really glad that you liked the tutorial. I have a small loom for repairing holes and it's nice to have the option but I do find the knitted patch is easier for me (likely because my needle are always with me)! I have also made very large patches (sigh) and patches on my heel, which I don't think I could do with the loom. The knitted patch is very versatile!

[@cynthiaberend4877]

I almost bought one of those speedy weave things on Amazon but checked KZbin for knitted patches and found you! This is the most useful video I have found in a long time! I would much prefer to knit patches so this is perfect. Thank you thank you thank you!

[@Yarniversity]

So glad you found it helpful! We're teaching a class on sock repair at Rowan Connect (Nov 1 - 3) if you'd like to see more tips (like weaving a patch without the small loom). www.rowanconnect.live/

[@nathalieazario7929]

Excellente technique qui m’a permis de sauver 2 paires de chaussettes ✨ Thank you very much 👌🏻

[@Yarniversity]

Merveilleux! Cela me rend si heureux.

[@topcat5248]

Genius video!!! So much better looking than the darning with a mushroom method. I think this kind of patch will last much longer as well. Thank you for your cleverness 🥰

[@Yarniversity]

Thank you! That's very kind. I wish you lots of long lasting patches!

[@federicabasso7231]

Thank you for this tutorial! It worked perfectly on a pair of my husbands socks. I won't be dreading darns socks anymore! It's a good idea for reinforcing heels too.

[@Yarniversity]

Wonderful!

[@annecain3301]

Thank you for demonstrating a very neat way to repair items. I have bag full of socks which will have a new lease of life.

[@Yarniversity]

So glad you like it! We're not big fans of darning so it's nice to have a knitted alternative.

[@Piperdownfarm1]

Wow...brought back days when my Mum darned socks but this is a work of art!!

[@Yarniversity]

Thank you!

[@angelaarcher2355]

This is perfect!! Thank you for sharing your technique!!! I have a drawer of socks with holes, some are 10 years old! I found your video this evening and already fixing my first pair. ❤

[@Yarniversity]

Wonderful!

[@NorthwindPeace]

This is great. My brother-in-law wears through the heels on his socks so I've learned to darn them. I'll try this method next time.

[@Yarniversity]

I really like this method. I think it's often neater than darning. (But maybe that's because I'm a knitter!)

[@BarbaraIrving]

Thank you so much for this video! It helped me repair a friend’s socks that had been knitted by his mother. They are a valued keep sake and I was so happy to be able to repair them for him.

[@Yarniversity]

Wonderful!

[@jillosiecki3049]

This is perfect! I had kind of figured out most of it, but the needle on the sides was exactly what I was missing! My puppy chewed one of my favorite really beautiful hand knit socks that I knitted on a trip to Europe, and I do treasure them! They will be fixed shortly!

[@Yarniversity]

Excellent! You can learn so many cool things on KZbin.

[@oliviadurant2856]

I’ve been so anxious about doing this, but no longer! I just repaired a sock for someone and now she will be able to wear the pair a lot longer! Thank you for such clear instructions!

[@Yarniversity]

That's wonderful! Thank you so much for leaving a comment like this.

[@sallyprice8398]

This was so helpful and it worked perfectly. My mended sock looks terrific. Thank you!

[@Yarniversity]

That makes me so happy! Thank you.

[@nikiTricoteuse]

Brilliant. Have just discovered moth holes in my favourite "house" cardigan! Going to try this,l don't have fine enough DP needles as I'm a circular girl but, think some bamboo toothpicks will work while the holes are still small.😁 Edited to add I've just darned half a dozen moth holes in a favourite knock about cardigan. Despite having nothing better than a vaguely matching wool the repairs are fantastic! I'm so pleased. Thank you for sharing.

[@Yarniversity]

Wow! I love your creativity, Niki! Way to go!

[@nikiTricoteuse]

@@Yarniversity Thanks! l confess that l ended up using circular needles as l realised there was no reason they wouldn't work. 😁

[@ShantiThirumalai]

Very grateful. Fixed an enormous hole at the elbow on a sweater. Clear instructions, easy to follow.

[@Yarniversity]

Excellent!

[@loopylollipopable]

This is exactly what I was looking for to repair my well loved first pair of knitted socks. Thank you so much perfect explanation and so clear ❤️👌

[@Yarniversity]

Glad it was helpful!

[@valeriecairns3239]

This is brilliant, thanks for taking the time to explain this so thoroughly.

[@Yarniversity]

So glad you liked it!

[@marymcnabb6076]

Thank you for a very timely video. I have never been happy with darning socks and this technique will be much neater and more comfortable to wear. I will be archiving this to refer to whenever I am mending socks.

[@Yarniversity]

Let me know how it works for you, Mary.

[@Kibben2]

Your method is the best technique for large holes. I used it to repair a 1"x7" hole in the shoulder of a sweater. Then repaired the 3" hole at the top of the sleeve. After joining these sections one would never know how badly damaged the sweater was. Perfect finish! I appreciate and thank you for your video.

[@CynthiaHyslop]

Thank you for watching! And for trying it out. I’m really happy that you found it helpful.

[@kristyleger6938]

Wow! Thank you so very much for a great video. I am not a fan of darning and this is so much better.a great fix for an old problem. Bravo for sharing!😊

[@Yarniversity]

Glad it helped!

[@marybethjames-thibodeaux1927]

Has anyone with sensitive feet mentioned that they can feel the patch? The instructions are clear and the results handsome; I am going to do this on the ball of the foot on some socks that I knit for my son but I am wondering if it will feel at all lumpy.

[@Yarniversity]

You will definitely feel it; it can't be helped. But, I do find it more comfortable if I make the patch wider, almost all the way across the bottom of the foot. This is a lot more "patch" but it makes the side seams, which I think are a little bulkier than the picked up/grafted seams, be away from the bottom of the foot. I'm working on another video for a bit of "sock surgery" in which you can replace a section with new yarn which is much more comfortable...

[@marybethjames-thibodeaux1927]

@@Yarniversity Thank you. I did actually extend it across the ball of the foot. I will look forward to your new video.

[@bgummeson]

Followed your instructions to the T and am very happy with the results!

[@heathermorrie8833]

Cynthia this was soooooo helpful. The puppy mangled a sentimental pair of mittens and I was able to - almost seamlessly, repair them just like my grandma used to do. THANK YOU!!!!

[@Yarniversity]

Wonderful! I love to hear that. Thank you for sharing your repair story.

[@bettyadkisson1681]

That you so much for sharing. I was going too buy the swift machine. But this method is so much better.

[@Yarniversity]

Glad it was helpful!

[@AnnDoel-Davis]

So helpful. I'm now able to make socks last even longer.

[@Yarniversity]

Yay!

[@ayematey6658]

Excellent! Well done! So much neater and faster than the weaving method! Thank you for putting this together so clearly!

[@Yarniversity]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sabbiemv]

that is brilliant! I was so unhappy with darning socks the 'traditional' way. They always looked a mess (maybe I'm not neat enough? ha!) and always seemed to add stress around that point so other holes would form around them. Thanks so much!

[@Yarniversity]

Glad it was helpful!

[@LourdesMann]

Thank you for this video. It's been very useful. I've had to mend my husband sock twice now and keep coming back to your video for help. Thanks again.

[@Yarniversity]

Glad it was helpful!

[@pattihuke2992]

Best video to help me repair someone hand knit socks

[@Yarniversity]

Thank you!

[@makamartha]

Thank you sooo much. I wanted to learn this for a long time. My patch turned out well for my first time. Credit goes to you!!

[@Yarniversity]

Great to hear! Thanks for giving it a try.

[@sharonpeek4578]

This is one of those moments when you slap your head and say, "Why didn't I think of that?!". So awesome nd simple. Thank you!

[@Yarniversity]

Glad you liked it!

[@janiceparsons1000]

Cynthia, this is a fantastic video! I haven’t been able to get motivated to darn socks, but I am actually now looking forward to trying this method! Thank-you.

[@CynthiaHyslop]

I’m so happy! I hope you like this method as much as I do.

[@bluediabolo1]

This is by far the best and easiest Way to fix a Hole in a knitted Sock . I do this for Years now ,because its fast and easy

[@Yarniversity]

Thank you so much for your comment. Many happy years of sock repair!

[@WildeBookGarden]

thank you so much for this!! great, clear tutorial - I've never darned socks before this and you made it so easy!

[@Yarniversity]

Glad it was helpful!

[@judithsmedley6885]

Awesome! This beats the old-fashioned way! Thank you for posting.

[@Yarniversity]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@hhhhhhhhh61]

This would be great for pockets as well. Brilliant, clear demonstration. Thank you so much!

[@Yarniversity]

Thank you for watching. We also have a video on "afterthought" pockets: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqC5doOiedijnK8

[@hhhhhhhhh61]

@@Yarniversity thanks, I'll check that out!

[@theresapicard3911]

Love this. Thank you so much.

[@Yarniversity]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@nirupachadha6345]

Super just what I was looking for. Thank you so much.

[@Yarniversity]

Glad it was helpful!

[@loringsmith773]

Thanks for such a thorough and easy to understand tutorial!

[@Yarniversity]

I'm so glad you liked it!

[@patriciajohnson6662]

I couldn't be happier to watch you and learn this method! Thanks. I have a quick question. Have you ever added any silk or reinforcing thread to the patch to encourage less wearing in the same spot?

[@Yarniversity]

Hi Patricia, great question. I haven't done that, no. What I find is that the patch holds nicely but the stitches on either side of it start to wear. I've been making my patches wider as a result. If the patch starts to wear through, for me that means it's time for some "sock surgery". (I'll knit a new toe for example.)

[@jayday1463]

What a neat idea (and patch)! I thoroughly enjoyed watching this, it was so satisfying and I will definitely try this method. I currently darn socks to try to save some money but will attempt this brilliant method next time. Thank you.

[@Yarniversity]

Please do! Let us know how it works for you.

[@123lauraj1]

Thanks for the video! Fortunately I haven’t had to patch any socks yet but now I know how to. Perfect explanation !

[@CynthiaHyslop]

Very good!

[@jakemaxwel]

Brilliant! I just did a swiss darn patch on a sweater, and I am not satisfied. Think I will try this. Thank you so much!

[@Yarniversity]

Thank you for watching. Let me know if it works out for your.

[@karenboehlert7862]

Great video! I really like the way this patch looks and you only need simple tools you already have. Thank you!

[@Yarniversity]

You're very welcome!

[@HelenEk7]

Ooooh.... This is really clever!! Thanks!

[@Yarniversity]

Glad you like it!

[@jessicatressawell5970]

Thank you so much for this tutorial, Cynthia. I have always struggled darning socks and this method works really well for me. You are an excellent teacher. I had no trouble following your instructions and my first knitted patch was a success. Thank you again.

[@Yarniversity]

That's fabulous, Jessica! I hope you get lots of life from your repaired socks.

[@katelow5390]

You made this feel so doable! Thanks so much!

[@Yarniversity]

You're so welcome!

[@katelow5390]

@@Yarniversity Just finished mending my son’s sock for the first time thanks to your video. Three more to go lol

[@123lauraj1]

Hi Cynthia! I finally had to patch a sock and your technique worked fabulously! Thanks again.

[@Yarniversity]

Wonderful! Thanks for giving it a try.

[@randalllaue4042]

Just bought a patch “Weaving” machine, this is a version of what that does… such a lost art!

[@Yarniversity]

Yes, I've been playing around with the woven patch too. It's a great alternative.

[@dandeliondaisychain]

such a perfect and easy fix, thank you!! I really enjoyed the process too :)

[@Yarniversity]

Excellent! I don't mind fixing up my socks when I can do it this way.

[@pensillinn]

I´m in heaven this is genious! Thank you

[@Yarniversity]

Glad you like it!

[@pennybean6851]

This is EXACTLY what I needed! Thank you so much for making this video.

[@Yarniversity]

You are so welcome!

[@Ursaminor31]

Yes! This is how it’s done. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@Yarniversity]

Yay. We're really glad that you liked it.

[@aoreliasamantha5339]

Thanks, very well done! (video cut, length, information, visuals)

[@Yarniversity]

Glad you liked it!

[@jasangela]

This is slick. You are very comfortable teaching. Thank you :)

[@Yarniversity]

You're very welcome!

[@noragarza1197]

Great tutorial. Thank you for sharing it with us.

[@Yarniversity]

Thank you for considering this approach to repair; it's my favourite!

[@debracubitt6191]

I have knit slippers made for me by my mother in law This works on knit slippers than are simply great memories🌞

[@Yarniversity]

Agreed. Nice to keep wearing something special, right?

[@muoifernandez3487]

It is skilful mending also it is related another knitting lesson. Thank you.

[@Yarniversity]

You are welcome 😊

[@sharoncarthy3764]

This tutorial is excellent! I especially like the Kitchener stitch finish. Thank you!

[@Yarniversity]

You are so welcome!

[@elizabethzmetana6229]

Thank you Cynthia. I have now started working on repairing my "Simple House Slippers". I figured that I could also use your technique in the garter stitch sections with a little modification of the slip stitch at the beginning of every row. Success! Excellent video and wonderful presentation. Absolutely love being able to mend my handmades. Thanks so much.

[@CynthiaHyslop]

I love to hear that! Thank you.

[@carols_crafting_space]

This is brilliant! Thank you so much ❤

[@Yarniversity]

Thank you!

[@timeflies54fast48]

I love this sock mending! It is actually fun! Thank you so much for taking the time to do this.

[@Yarniversity]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@danlindarichmond1152]

Excellent tutorial! Thank you.

[@Yarniversity]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Timeflies2fast100]

I am totally amazed watching you patch/duplicate stitch your socks! Thank you! I have several pair of loved socks that have worn spots and holes. I will be using your methods! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

[@CynthiaHyslop]

Thank you so much. I'm really glad that you're inspired to try this out. I put a knitted patch over a hole in the thumb of my mitten just this past weekend and I'm really glad to have saved my lovely mittens and am keeping my thumb warm again. So, it works on mittens as well as socks!

[@saradenbo965]

I might have missed it, but did you say what weight yarn you used for the patch? If the sock is knit in fingering, do you repair with fingering or dk? I did hear you say you can knit with doubled lace weight yarn (which I do not own). Thanks for the great video! Loved seeing this demonstrated 'in person'.

[@Yarniversity]

Great questions! I usually repair my socks with the same weight (or thinner) of yarn that was used to make them. You can use different weights of yarn, though (IMO). Just keep in mind that the thicker the yarn, the more you'll feel it and if you use a much thinner yarn you may need to pick up and immediately increase the number of stitches on your needle. You may need more stitches across to make a denser patch if you're using a much thinner yarn.

[@mercedesabreu4915]

This is amazing! Thank you so much for posting this video. You explain it so competently, very much appreciated.

[@Yarniversity]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for leaving a comment.

[@danieladietel-wright8054]

this is phantastic! it is so much easier to do it this way, wheb the hole is very big already. a lot easier than swiss darning- which i also love, but it is so much easier with threadbare but still connected threads. this will be my bew favourite mending technique for all those socks i didn't mend early on...🙈😀

[@Yarniversity]

So glad to hear that!

[@balgrantango460]

Brilliant! Thank you. I just did the same thing but included a heel turn over a big hole and finished up with the kitchener. They look better than before!

[@Yarniversity]

Fantastic!

[@suetupper9162]

Wowowowow!!!...I am blown away!...thank you!!....❤

[@Yarniversity]

So glad to hear that you enjoyed the video. Thank you!

[@auntiesp7456]

Nice and easy! Thank you!

[@Yarniversity]

Glad it helped!

[@louannahendricks1598]

Thank you this was excellent very useful!

[@Yarniversity]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MariaM-xd5lm]

GREAT tutorial!!

[@Yarniversity]

Thank you so much!

[@sparkyheberling6115]

Does the knitted patch allow the sock to last longer than woven darning? I was thinking that the knitted patch has more stretch than darning, so it would put less stress on the original fabric at the anchor points. Or is there not much difference?

[@Yarniversity]

This is a great question! I have done both: woven patches and knitted patches and I don't find any difference in the wear. I think it depends on how tightly you weave. My latest "innovation" is to make the patch much wider, in some cases, right across the bottom of the foot. It's more comfortable to walk on and the wear is always on the "new" yarn (the patch) rather than further wearing out/stressing the fabric beside the patch. I find it easier to knit a wide patch than to weave one.

[@sparkyheberling6115]

@@Yarniversity Out of curiosity, my husband requested I do a test. He has a pair of socks with identical wear on both. I knitted one patch and used a Speedweve-type darning loom for the other. Lang Jawoll sock reinforcement yarn for both. I’ll let you know how they hold up-after a year or so of wearing.

[@fltsgn6]

Love this method. Superb results! Thank you.

[@Yarniversity]

You're welcome! Thank you for watching.

[@shcai4321]

Excellent technique. I am a fan. Subscribe & liked your video already

[@Yarniversity]

Awesome, thank you!

[@pennydorrington8989]

Great video, thank you.

[@Yarniversity]

Thank you for watching!

[@chammallow]

Thank you for this tutorial! Thank you very much!

[@Yarniversity]

Glad you like it!

[@audreypeters7495]

How does this stop the original knitting underneath from continuing to unravel?

[@Yarniversity]

Hi Audrey. The original knitting underneath the patch will continue to wear but if you extend the edges of the patch into the "good" stitches, your hole will be covered and the stitches - the good ones around the edges of the hole - will be protected. That "border" of the patch should keep the hole from unravelling further BUT it's still possible. I have a few socks with patches on patches! My tip is to make your patch as wide as you can to give the best coverage and keep your sock whole and your feet warm.

[@celiadodds105]

That is such a great repair! Thank you so much.

[@CynthiaHyslop]

Thank you so much for watching. I hope you find it useful!

[@matchmother]

Very good tutorial. Thank you. I have about 6 pairs of hand knitted socks to repair and will try this method. All the holes in my socks though seem to be in the heel so I always reinforce that part when knitting.

[@CynthiaHyslop]

Thank you, Penny. It's interesting to me... where the holes appear! Mine are usually in the ball of the foot. Thank you for watching and I wish you success in keeping on top of the repairs!

[@abigailpip112]

Great idea and nice video, wouldn't I need to sew in the broken bits of the sock on the inside to stop it unraveling further?

[@Yarniversity]

I try to go as well outside the broken bits as I can and I leave them alone to felt a bit to the patch. They seem to be pretty secure. Eventually, when there are enough spots that have been repaired, I cut the toe off and make a new one with fresh yarn.

[@catherinelau5239]

Thank you for uploading and sharing. ❤

[@CynthiaHyslop]

Thank you for watching!

[@lleblanc5613]

This is so awesome! I love the tutorial. Excellent instructions and great video. Thank you so much!

[@CynthiaHyslop]

Thank you, Louise! Appreciate that you found it useful.

[@patriciapalmer2398]

Thank you for the tutorial, it is just what I’ve been looking for!

[@Yarniversity]

Glad it was helpful!

[@babajayne]

Thank you, this was so helpful! Is there no need to secure the ends from the original stitches within the hole? I just repaired a colorwork sock and goodness knows if I will find them all.

[@Yarniversity]

I haven't had any issues with the frayed ends around the hole. They seem to be secured under the patch, even after many wears and washes.

[@deborah7153]

Thank you so much!! I was hoping to be able to know how to do this and your video was just the help I needed!!!! 🙌❤️😃

[@Yarniversity]

You are so welcome!

[@brendagorzelsky1766]

This looks really great. Do you have any tips for when the purl side is the right side of the project?

[@Yarniversity]

Hi Brenda, sorry about the delay in responding. Yes! If you are putting a patch on reverse stockinette, you could work the patch in reverse stockinette as well. That is, purl when the outside of the patch is facing you and knit when the inside of the patch is facing you. Hope that helps!

[@oraliacabrera2073]

Fantastic idea!! Thanks a lot!

[@Yarniversity]

Glad you like it!

[@bhbformoso1]

Brilliant! Thank you so much for sharing. I'm wondering if it works as well on the heel, especially right at the heel turn.

[@Yarniversity]

Yes it does! I've used it a number of times for heels. You can even do short rows within the patch, if you like. The trick, I'm finding, is making the patch big enough in areas that get a lot of wear. Make the patch nice and wide!

[@silviaponce9165]

Me es de mucha utilidad, muchas gracias. Me encantó.

[@Yarniversity]

Gracias. Nos encantan tus comentarios. Por favor, ven y visítanos de nuevo.

[@faydiva8863]

I like the look of the patch from the outside but wonder whether the loose wool around the hole on the inside will catch? Is there a way to neaten that area?

[@Yarniversity]

Great question. You can trim the inside, or tack it down but I find that after wearing and washing, the loose wool inside felts down (even the superwash yarns).

[@RKCALGARY]

Brilliant!

[@Yarniversity]

Thank you!

[@teerich2011]

Interesting idea

[@Yarniversity]

Glad you think so!

[@angelroost]

well done video

[@CynthiaHyslop]

We are so glad that you liked it!

[@midei]

Great tutorial! Just what I was looking for. Thank you very much!

[@CynthiaHyslop]

Thank you! Glad we could help.

[@chikwithyarn]

What a great video! Thank you for this tutorial it is a game changer.

[@CynthiaHyslop]

Excellent! Thank you for watching. And giving it a try.