Does anyone else still darn socks?
#91
Originally Posted by Central Ohio Quilter
Originally Posted by RugosaB
No, but I have abn antique darning egg, just because I like the way it's made
That is the most beautiful darning egg I've ever seen. Just wonderful!
Where did you get it? Family heirloom?
It was the start of a new collection, darning eggs
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ADVICE PLEASE: I knitted socks with 4-ply acrylic yarn so to darn a hole in one, should I use the same yarn but only use one or two strands of it to avoid undue thickness around the perimeter of the hole?
#96
Originally Posted by postal packin' mama
ADVICE PLEASE: I knitted socks with 4-ply acrylic yarn so to darn a hole in one, should I use the same yarn but only use one or two strands of it to avoid undue thickness around the perimeter of the hole?
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Originally Posted by okiepastor
Originally Posted by postal packin' mama
ADVICE PLEASE: I knitted socks with 4-ply acrylic yarn so to darn a hole in one, should I use the same yarn but only use one or two strands of it to avoid undue thickness around the perimeter of the hole?
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I have loved reading this..my DH and I have often wondered if anyone else darns sox like I do..now we know. I darn his cause he had an accident many years ago and wears expensive sox..but I would do it anyway. I like darning...I find it relaxing and I agree with those who mentioned a sense of accomplishment. I have a collection of darning eggs..over 40 of them, which I display in various ways. I use darning cotton which I have had for years.
#99
Originally Posted by postal packin' mama
Originally Posted by okiepastor
Originally Posted by postal packin' mama
ADVICE PLEASE: I knitted socks with 4-ply acrylic yarn so to darn a hole in one, should I use the same yarn but only use one or two strands of it to avoid undue thickness around the perimeter of the hole?
EXCEPT how to break the fabric/quilting addiction! :D
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Originally Posted by okiepastor
Originally Posted by postal packin' mama
Originally Posted by okiepastor
Originally Posted by postal packin' mama
ADVICE PLEASE: I knitted socks with 4-ply acrylic yarn so to darn a hole in one, should I use the same yarn but only use one or two strands of it to avoid undue thickness around the perimeter of the hole?
EXCEPT how to break the fabric/quilting addiction! :D
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