@@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.
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 😊🧡
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!
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!
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!
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!
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 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 !!!
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!
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.
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
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
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 ;)
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 👏
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.
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.
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! *)
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
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’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 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.
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!
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!
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!
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
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.
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.
@@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'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.
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
A very useful video - thanks for having the patience to show us this tool and technique. I have my grandmother's darning "egg" as they used to be called - a wooden egg-shaped tool made of a wood with a tight weave so it doesn't snag - and do use it sometimes though not as often as she did. I believe my egg was her mother's so dates from the late 1800s. But I do have a question about your video, I see I'm commenting a year and a half after your video was posted so don't know if I'll get a reply. What I don't understand is once your've done the patch what stops the original hole from continuing to unravel? You don't address how to secure rather than just cover it. Would appreciate thoughts on this. Thanks again for a 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!
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.
They do have them on Amazon now and I bought one a few months back. I'm Canadian, so I am not buying at that site for at least the next four years (since my country was threatened by a former ally). I found three (different sizes) on Temu (again, not my favourite site) and bought them. I think the older, vintage ones are better, as the hooks stay evenly spaced and upright or tilted as required. The new ones, I found, move sideways a bit as I use the tool. Also the hooks will fall to one side or the other as I'm laying in the warp. They will do, though, and I'm practising on old T-shirts and commercially made socks for now. I only had worsted yarn to hand, so I split it into one piece with two strands and two pieces with one strand each. The single strand isn't quite enough, I feel, so I'll be using two strand pieces of yarn going forward. I have darned socks (on and off) since I was a child in the 1950s. So I felt confident using black yarn to mend my black socks, as I didn't want a bright patch on the toe. (I wear sandals indoors). But I will be creating some colourful patches on my favourite old sweatshirt and some old T-shirts, too. I plan to experiment with embroidery threads (I have plenty of colours) and also some fine (fingering) sock yarn in various colours. One last note: the instructions that come with the ones from Temu have small, faded colour photos that are difficult to see and sparse instructions. Easier for someone with prior darning experience to use, I think. But this video is very helpful and I know there are others out there, too. Good luck to you all! I'm so glad to see mending becoming popular again.
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!!!
Our Throwaway Society and following constantly changing Fashions (to make more money from us !) must take a lot of the blame for our Planet polluted with thrown away products. Thanks for showing us another way that our ancestors new better 🌈
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 was watching the original upstairs downstairs and they always seemed to be either knitting or (I'm guessing) darning socks. I always wondered what they had inside to stretch the sock.
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.
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: ruclips.net/video/yi_J8YeQkww/видео.html
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 😊🧡
My Mum had one of these and I never knew what it was so for, so happy to have found this video
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!
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
Yes this really helps me in tutorials also!
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!!
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 the demonstration. I had the earning loom but didn't understand the written instructions.
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 did all the steps from this tutorial and my darning looks so nice. Thank you
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
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
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!
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.
The sock lives to see another day! This was so cool to watch and learn. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you! Because of this video I was able to repair some jeans 😁
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
Love how your nail varnish matched the sock you were darning 😊
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! 😉
excellent tutorial. I just bought mine and had no idea what to do, thank you!
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 ;)
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 👏
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.
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.
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.
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!
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 for your Darning video today! I have crocheted for 55 years. I am now.wanting to learn more on knitting.
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
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’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 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.
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
Thank you so much for teaching me this method. I ordered my own loom and Im happy as a clam. Thank you.
Thank you! Ordered one but the instructions weren't clear. So glad I found your video.
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 so great! I just ordered one for my sock darning and mitten darning needs!
This was so cool, good job demonstrated the technique with a camera!!
Nice work and great video. Let me look into a speedweve to see about adding one to my sewing kit.
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!
This was such a good tutorial! I just bought the speed weaver and this helped me tremendously. Thank you!
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!
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
That is so cool!!! Never thought of weaving for hole mending.
What a cool little tool; ingenious!
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 👏
Thanks. Fabulous introduction. Now underway. Xx
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
Brilliant tool! Thanks for showing us how to use it!
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
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 one of my typical "shut up and take my money moments "
Endearingly simple, but wow, the results are amazing!
Oh how neat!!! Thank you so much for doing this video
Oh you're very welcome x
Brilliant!! Thanks Hannah. Great tutorial!!
I have never seen this before! Thanks you so much for the tutorial.
You're so welcome x
Thank you! I've been wanting a way to mend socks. My sons wear holes in so many socks.
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!🧶❤️🇨🇦😍🥰
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.
So glad I found this excellent tutorial! Thank you so much. 🌞🌞🌞
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
thank you this was really helpful - about to darn my first sock.
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
What a brilliant device. Must have I do a lot of darning.
Awesome! Thanks for sharing this and the demo!
I have one but didn't know how to use it. Thank you for posting!
You make it look so easy. Now you have me wanting to try it.
Try it! It's so fun x
Thank you. This would have been great a few month ago, would have made my life easier also love gadgets. 💕
I have a vintage one of these and didn't know how to use it thanks for this.
You're very welcome x
A very useful video - thanks for having the patience to show us this tool and technique. I have my grandmother's darning "egg" as they used to be called - a wooden egg-shaped tool made of a wood with a tight weave so it doesn't snag - and do use it sometimes though not as often as she did. I believe my egg was her mother's so dates from the late 1800s. But I do have a question about your video, I see I'm commenting a year and a half after your video was posted so don't know if I'll get a reply. What I don't understand is once your've done the patch what stops the original hole from continuing to unravel? You don't address how to secure rather than just cover it. Would appreciate thoughts on this. Thanks again for a great tutorial!
I was wondering that too, and I asked someone in person. And they said that it just stays somehow. I'm skeptical.
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 incredibly helpful. Now I know I need more than 14 for the huge holes on all of my heels 😂😂
Thank you so much! This was incredibly helpful!
I've always seen darning eggs used. This is a very cool tool that I just gotta add to my knitting collection!
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❣️🥰😍🌻
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.
They do have them on Amazon now and I bought one a few months back. I'm Canadian, so I am not buying at that site for at least the next four years (since my country was threatened by a former ally). I found three (different sizes) on Temu (again, not my favourite site) and bought them. I think the older, vintage ones are better, as the hooks stay evenly spaced and upright or tilted as required. The new ones, I found, move sideways a bit as I use the tool. Also the hooks will fall to one side or the other as I'm laying in the warp. They will do, though, and I'm practising on old T-shirts and commercially made socks for now.
I only had worsted yarn to hand, so I split it into one piece with two strands and two pieces with one strand each. The single strand isn't quite enough, I feel, so I'll be using two strand pieces of yarn going forward.
I have darned socks (on and off) since I was a child in the 1950s. So I felt confident using black yarn to mend my black socks, as I didn't want a bright patch on the toe. (I wear sandals indoors). But I will be creating some colourful patches on my favourite old sweatshirt and some old T-shirts, too. I plan to experiment with embroidery threads (I have plenty of colours) and also some fine (fingering) sock yarn in various colours.
One last note: the instructions that come with the ones from Temu have small, faded colour photos that are difficult to see and sparse instructions. Easier for someone with prior darning experience to use, I think. But this video is very helpful and I know there are others out there, too. Good luck to you all! I'm so glad to see mending becoming popular again.
Mom loves this and is ordering 2!
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
Im following you on Ko-fi now! Great tutorial! Thank you!
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!
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!!!
If you çant find a rubber band a hair elastic tie works nicely. Happy darning. Thanks for sharing.
Our Throwaway Society and following constantly changing Fashions (to make more money from us !) must take a lot of the blame for our Planet polluted with thrown away products. Thanks for showing us another way that our ancestors new better 🌈
This is so cool!
I have a darning ball to darn with. Never heard of this tool.
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!
Could you use this on t-shirts and/or non knitted socks?
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
Новое-это хорошо забытое старое! Такие машинки для штопки продавались 60 лет назад...
Ага, у бабушки такая была.
I was watching the original upstairs downstairs and they always seemed to be either knitting or (I'm guessing) darning socks. I always wondered what they had inside to stretch the sock.
Looks Awesome !
Very well demonstrated. Thank you! Have to admit, though, I hated both music inserts.
That's fair enough. I had the mic too close to my face and my breathing was very loud so had to cut the audio and add music 😂 x
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.
Cool. My inner knitter wants one. But adult me says would you use it. 🤔
I had the same issue. I didn't buy it for about a month, but also didn't mend any of my knits in that time, so decided to treat myself! x
I got one one from Amazon and they had quite a few different brands, but I’m in the US so maybe they aren’t available in the UK.
Nice video but it would have been helpful to see how you did the internal part at the end, and how it looked from the inside when finished.