First darn (and first time using a darning loom)
3mon 11d ago by piefed.social/u/pageflight in diy@slrpnk.net from slrpnk.net
At first the yarn felt a bit thick, but after walking around in it for a little bit I forgot about it. And it was a bit hard to get the thick needle through the sock. The actual weaving went very smoothly.
I'd say you did a pretty darned good job.
Gosh darn it, you'll make me blush.
It’s amazing that people used to do this regularly. Especially during WWII. That looks like a lot of work.
I bought the loom and then put it off for ages anticipating a big project, and then finished it up chatting while my kid picked up Legos.
OK, 2nd sock took 45 minutes. So a bit longer than it felt like, but an amount of time is easily spend scrolling/watching videos/etc.
I can't imagine how long it used to take to make everything by hand. I've crocheted a few blankets and things and it's easy enough to do while watching TV, but it takes some serious hours.
Why I have I never heard of darning? Time to jump into a darn rabbit hole.
I did this then fixed all my socks then promptly forgot all about it until this post. Damn ADHD lol
*darn ADHD
I know exactly what you mean. I might go down to the river when the weather is better and look for a smooth enough stone to use as a darning egg. I too have a couple socks that need patching.
Only ever done this freehand with a wooden egg. Did not know there was a tool lol
Same. My grandma use to do this freehand but she used a wooden spoon
I think that looks fantastic - well done!
Thanks! Hoping to try some color patterns soon, though that looks like it involves sewing in a lot more ends.
From what you've done already, you have patience: your work is very even and even-tensioned. You should be really proud of yourself :)
We never used a loom. Usually stuck an old lightbulb in the sock and then wove the darning thread through. I wonder if the loom makes it any easier?