r/Visiblemending • u/Mimble75 • Feb 11 '25

DARNING Swiss darning on socks

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My Gramma made me these socks, and I’m determined to keep them in good repair so I can wear them for a long time.

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u/Boring-Credit-3977 15d ago

Do you try and match material when you darn? Like wool yarn for wools socks etc? Thanks

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u/Mimble75 15d ago

I use sock yarn for mending socks as the extra nylon material is excellent for better wear and tear - plus, it’s usually the wool portion that wears through while the nylon stays intact giving me a scaffolding essentially to use in the repairs.