Darning stitch

Never underestimate simple stitches. Take, for example, the running stitch. It is the simplest of embroidery stitches. But you can do a lot with it! The running stitch can be used as a filling, it can be used to form the foundation of compound stitches, it can be "dressed up" by being laced or w

This type of pattern darning will give you an equally good reverse side, if not the same. It is used on fabrics that are used on both sides, like towels and napkins. Here we have to be careful about how to choose the pattern and go about...

Milou Stella on Instagram: "Another amazing way of using a blanket stitch! Apparently this is Scotch darning! I didn’t know. Has anyone else used it? #scotchdarning Original video by: @theholestory.ch 🫶"

Advice for visible mending, including how to make sure you're using the right needle, how to choose colours for visible mending, and how to know if a garment or darning yarn will be durable. This is one of several blogs answering your mending and knitwear repair questions

Finishing your first sweater!