Tips from a Knitwear Designer | November 2024
A hole in your favourite knit doesn't mean it's the end. Why not try your hand at darning?
At Francie, our hope is that your knit will last for years to come. We understand that often with natural fibres such as wool, they tend to change and wear our over time, and that's part of their beauty. We also know that wear and tear is inevitable which is why we're sharing our tips for mending your knitwear (it's easier than you might think). 
difficulty level : beginner - intermediate.
you will need :
- yarn of a similar weight in any colour (if you want to use matching yarn for your francie knit, get in touch and we can post it to you for free)
- a needle big enough for your yarn
- a darning mushroom if you have one (but you can use anything, even just an orange)
step 01.
do a running stitch up and down, leaving a warp of yarns over your hole.
step 02.
do your running stitch side to side, weaving under and over your warp of yarns.
And you are done!
You can do a tiny version of this that is almost invisible for small holes, and big versions of this for big holes. You can even do it in thinning spots to prevent a hole from happening in the first place.
For more knitwear care tips explore video series on Instagram and for more tips on how to care for your knit have a look at our care section.
