Mending: Links How to Fix Crocheted Items

Crochet stitches are so varied and knotted, I'm often at a loss for fixing a torn thrifted blanket or handmade sweater.

But now I've found some tutorials for repairs. Should I say I'm hooked and I want my fix? Probably not.

Repair a crocheted blanket

Repair a granny square afghan

Another mend a granny square tutorial

Mending the center of a granny square

Mending crocheted lace

Mending a tarn rug

Not technically a repair for crocheted or knitted items, but this explanation for how to weave in yarn ends will make all those projects look better.

Mending: Knits

 Mending knits is a bit of a mystery to me as I don't actually knit and I know that if you cut something crocheted, you are cutting right through a long line of knots. What to do if your jersey knit tshirt, wool sweater, or granny square blankets gets a hole?

First determine if it is on a seam or not. If it's a seam, easy peasy, just sew it back together again. If it's a moth eaten hole or a tear or a broken stitch, there are some methods for repairing it.

You can always patch a sweater, especially a wool sweater, and to be honest, you will probably be up-trending it if you do. Especially if you patch with with either rustic homespun or linen or a woven fabric of a tribal or global quality. For that "I could be a yarn-bomber" look, use a felted wool patch from another sweater.

If you want to properly mend your knits, take a look at these tutorials and follow-alongs:

Knitty.com - Repairing Knitwear
How to Fix a Small Hole in a Knit