Skill Builder: Mending 101 for knit and crochet

Use visible and invisible mending techniques to give new life to your beloved knits. Break away from the cycle of fast fashion and learn to fix holes, cover stains, and embellish wardrobe favorites.

One 2-hour class

Instructor: Christina

Skills needed: beginner

no prerequisites are required.

Skills Learned:

• Darning
• Swiss Darning
• Basic reweaving and simple embroidery

Materials:

• An item to be repaired or embellished, freshly washed
• Yarn to match the gauge of the item to be repaired: we offer mini skeins in a rainbow of colors and weights, or use scrap yarn from your stash
• Tapestry needles to match yarn weight
• Darning mushroom or darning egg and rubber band (optional)
• Scissors

Preparation:

Search your closet, mending pile or thrift store for an item to mend. Bring all materials to class!

Craft: knitting