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okiepastor 12-13-2010 03:10 PM

i darn, too--but not those athletics socks--get those for 10Cents a pair at the thrift store!
I also put "pajama feet material" on the wool ones to use for slippers..they last for years...

Ditter43 12-13-2010 03:17 PM

I can and have, but not anymore. My DH doesn't like the feel of them. I did a nice job on them too!! :thumbdown:

missgigglewings 12-13-2010 03:17 PM

Back in the day when I did darn socks I used a light bulb in the toe or heel just like my grandma taught me. Anyone else do that?

okiepastor 12-13-2010 03:21 PM

Yes, I still use a light bulb--lost the darning egg in a house fire--was taught with a light bulb when I was ten.....and I have a ball of darning yarn that is about 50 years old--still good--it was a big one!

Annaquilts 12-13-2010 03:23 PM


Originally Posted by GrannieAnnie

Originally Posted by Central Ohio Quilter
Just wondering as I was darning some socks for DH last night - does anyone else still darn socks here?

I always have and figure if darning a sock can get another few months use out of it, I might as well.

I really find it strangely comforting and relaxing to do.

Anyone else darn?

My hubby expects me to darn his socks. I WILL NOT. He's got razor blade toenails------I'd have to darn every pair, every week. Every one has holes by the big toe.

Some one needs the Chrsitmas gift a of a pedacure. LOL

suern3 12-13-2010 03:27 PM

Never have, wouldn't even know how, but my DH would be so impressed if I did. He always likes to tease me about darning his socks. In reality, it sounds like he wouldn't like it from what some of you have said. He is very picky about how his socks feel on his feet. Maybe I should try it once, just to call his bluff:)

May in Jersey 12-13-2010 03:55 PM

NO, I don't darn socks probably because I hardly ever wear them even in the winter. At my age I don't spend too much time outdoors when it is very cold, just wear my boots for everyday shopping, etc. May in Jersey

redquilter 12-13-2010 05:35 PM

I do. I use my mom's darning egg. I don't mind doing it.

pojo 12-13-2010 05:39 PM

Not me.
But I actually have the old tool you use to darn socks on.

OneMoreQuilt 12-13-2010 05:50 PM

No! I do alot of things but have to draw the line somewhere.


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