Comments on: Darn it all

By: Judy

Judy — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 14:31:23 +0000

The remote control used to by my choice for “re-jiggering” (aka adjusting) the kitchener stitch on my socks. The shape is great but accidental channel changing is a problem.

By: HarpaJ

HarpaJ — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 11:47:14 +0000

I know how to darn – and I actually do it from time to time – but I had never heard of a darning egg until now. Somewhere in the dark recesses of my mind I do seem to remember something resembling the mushroom shaped thingy (in the middle on the right) but had completely escaped me until I saw the pictures on your lovely blog.

By: Chu

Chu — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 00:55:54 +0000

I recognize one of your socks as the same yarn I used for a sock I made recent and it made me feel cool :D Do you wash your 100% wool in the washing machine? I always hand wash because I’m afraid of the felting boogey man.

By: Chelle

Chelle — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 14:42:18 +0000

I like this idea of annual sock appraisal. The darning technique you showed is very helpful. Thanks!

By: Sara

Sara — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 01:35:37 +0000

Oh, a darning tutorial would be very much appreciated. I am sorry to say that I’ve only ever learned a woven darn, and I’ve been hesitant to use it on my ever growing pile of holey and handmade socks.

Concerning darners, I’ve always used a spent light bulb. You just have to make sure you don’t sit on it. It hasn’t happened to me yet, but I’m sure it’s only a matter of time.

By: lindsey

lindsey — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 22:39:39 +0000

Love your blog – and your life. We yearned for a nontraditional living situation, but never actually pulled it off. Now we’re in our 60′s and live on our farm.

Anyway, have you thought about using some wool fiber and needle felting it in the holes to fill them in with no darning? I have a friend that did this and it worked great for her.

By: Caitlin

Caitlin — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 14:04:58 +0000

Oh you’re timing is perfect I have two items which I love which have holes! Help me Jesus!