Swiss Darning

We will start by reviewing duplicate stitch to use as reinforcement on knitwear. Then we’ll apply what we learned with duplicate stitch to Swiss Darning to fill holes in knitted fabrics.

Swiss darning is typically used as the least visible technique to repair knits, if that’s your goal. It can also be used, along with duplicate stitch, for fun visible repairs. Both of these techniques are specific to knitwear fabrics and, unlike traditional darning, will maintain the natural stretch of the knit.

You can bring along your own knitwear to repair if you’d like or a knitwear sample can be provided.

Rachel Weigelt is the owner and operator of Frayed Threads Mending in northeast Seattle, where she offers textile mending and tailoring services. She will walk you through the steps to repair your knitwear with these three darning techniques.