Workshop Info

Have you ever found holes in your knitting? Worn out a sock heel or toe? Don’t throw your knitting out – darn it!! Darning is a valuable skill (and not just for knits.) Darning can seamlessly mask a hole, or it can take center stage and decorate your knit fabric. It can be done to mask a hole and seamlessly blend in, or it can be done to decorative effect. We'll begin with the essential step: learning to stabilize the fabric before darning. Then we'll learn two ways to darn fabrics – the Swiss method (also known as duplicate stitch, because it duplicates the stitches)

Prerequisite:  Basic knitting skills

Skill Level Required:  Beginner

Homework:  Work a 5x5" swatch in stockinette stitch - worsted weight yarn would be best. Use a smooth, light-colored yarn for ease of seeing the stitches.

Questions about the workshop?  Email hs@heatherstorta.com

Note: Images are a representation of the workshop project. 

There is no material fee for this workshop.  The instructor will provide hand-outs.

Students must bring:  Swatch, contrasting waste yarn, tapestry needle, scissors, sewing thread, embroidery floss, or dental floss (thin), and darning egg or mushroom (optional).

We also suggest bringing a battery operated light should you need additional lighting.

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