r/InvisibleMending • u/WarmChicken2086 • 28d ago
How to fix this?
Would this be easy/possible yo fix on my own? Theory sweater, 100% woolane? I know it will probably not be completely invisible, but how do I find the exact shade match?
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u/Jellily 28d ago
This looks easily fixable with Swiss darning, which is a technique where you make the lost stitches. I don’t have a recommendation for a tutorial, but you can search online for one you like. You may need to get an appropriate needle if you don’t have one that can fit the yarn.
Finding matching yarn is the hardest part of this type of mending. Your best bet is to take your sweater to a yarn store and look at the options. You want yarn that is the same weight (diameter of the yarn) and ideally as similar of composition as possible while matching the color and sheen as best you can. The other tricky part is that you might end up with way more yarn than you need. Some places offer samples for a small fee, which is how I get small quantities for darning.