You know how it is when your favorite sweater or scarf gets a pull or hole — it can be devastating. Well don’t stress, with a some DIY know-how you can easily repair it!

An Essential Guide for Reclaiming Your Most-Loved Knitwear

Knitting is warm and cuddly and all things toasty on cold days by the fire. But sometimes things happen, and loved knits can get caught or torn. With a few simple fixes, you can save them from the trash.

Quick Tips & Tricks for Mending Snags and Holes in Knitwear

If you see a snare in your favorite knitting sweater or scarf, do not worry! All you need is a crochet hook or tapestry needle to gently poke the snag back where it belongs. Carefully coax the yarn back into the fabric, being careful not to pull too hard and make the hole larger.

You can now repair your knitted garment, if it has a hole in 5 simple steps. First, cut a length of yarn that matches your work and thread it onto a tapestry needle. Then you can carefully sew up the hole, weaving in and out of the surrounding stitches. When you are finished, give it a light tug to ensure it’s not going anywhere.

DIY to Save Cash and Your Favorite Sweater

By learning to repair snags and holes in your knits, you’ll save money and your favorite Velvet sweaters and accessories will last even longer. Instead of replacing new sweaters and scarves each time they’re broken, you can easily repair them by yourself at home.

You’ll not only save money, you’ll be filled with a prideful sense of accomplishment because you brought something you love back to life. And you’ll be contributing to the health of the planet by shrinking the amount of waste you produce and by sustaining the world around you.

How to mend knitted clothing at home step by step

It’s easier than you think to fix knits at home. If you do get a snag though, it can generally be fixed by pulling the loop back into the fabric with a crochet hook or tapestry needle. For holes, use a needle and thread and sew up the hole by weaving in and out of the stitches.

When mending something knitted, you have to take your time and be patient. Carefully taking a little time can lead to a clean repair that lasts. So long as you follow the step-by-step instructions and you are delicate with your stitches, you can make your repairs look clean and professional.

Quick Fixes for Knits.

Other problems that may be seen and repaired are darling little snags, and ridiculously tiny holes. It has pilling (those little balls of fuzz), which is removable with a fabric shaver or a sweater stone.

Where your knit has been stretched, you’re able to block it in the opposite direction (from what it’s been stretched) by soaking it in some lukewarm water and then pinning it back into your desired size. Lay flat to dry and shape.

These simple knitting fixes for common knitting problems will keep your favorite knits looking new for ages. With good care, your knits should into other seasons very nicely.

So, the next time your favorite knitted sweater or scarf snags, or gets a hole, don’t panic. These repair hacks can help you salvage your precious Leather look clothes and keep them in tip-top condition, all without a pro. Happy mending, and happy knitting!