How to Repair a Moth Hole in a Sweater

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  • @SamWainwright
    @SamWainwright 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Cheryl... judging by the comments I'm not in the demographic of most of your viewers (male, 25, never knit a row in his life), but with this video I was able to stitch up a dozen holes in a badly damaged jumper which used to belong to my dad. Thank you!

  • @rowenagough6529
    @rowenagough6529 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video on mending moth holes. I can highly recommend. Excellent images and clear description. I've been doing this for years now, self taught, and after I lost employment as an older female, was mending to earn something. Always aimed for the repair to be close to invisible. So pleased to watch your video and confirm the technique I used. You're a very good teacher.

  • @jeanetteb2347
    @jeanetteb2347 8 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    This is so ZEN! I like the part about the tea and comtemplating mother moth very much.

    • @CherylBrunetteTV
      @CherylBrunetteTV  8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      :D I live very enmeshed in nature . . . no concrete or groomed lawns and gardens or chemicals. I get cranky at the deer eating everything I like when there's plenty of other stuff around here to eat. I just have to build higher fences. Oh . . . and this one fat robin and I had quite an argument over who was going to get the blueberries that grow in pots on my porch so that the deer don't eat them.
      I hope you'll come to cherylbrunette.com and join my email newsletter group if you haven't done so already. That's where I'm in closest touch with knitters.

    • @adrielrowley
      @adrielrowley 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Know ages ago and probably heard, though since you were a help, pass on what learned from Opa. Squares of netting pinned closed using clothes pins.

    • @luongkhuong7509
      @luongkhuong7509 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jeanette B #

  • @playhooky
    @playhooky 8 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Start watching at 8:38 if you want to get right to the point/as close as can to just watching the actual repair.

  • @hilaryjackson132
    @hilaryjackson132 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you so much for this video! You're spot-on about all those feelings when you find a moth-hole, and I feel so much better about those moth-holes having watched this. You're a very relaxing person to spend twenty minutes with. Thanks again!

    • @CherylBrunetteTV
      @CherylBrunetteTV  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are so welcome Hilary! Have you joined my email newsletter group at cherylbrunette.com yet? If not, please consider joining us. That's where I give lots of good information and keep in closest touch with knitters.

  • @froogiez
    @froogiez 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Incredible. I can't wait for the day i can get such patience and foresight. Im handy with a needle and thread but I was so upset when I found my woolies with holes. Thank you for everything especially the first few minutes.

  • @gingerlondon
    @gingerlondon 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I came for repair advice and received wisdom as well! Thank you!

  • @atracksler
    @atracksler 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good lesson. Worth watching all the way through first. Made the tea and watched through. Then made my attempt. Came out looking pretty professional. Good tip on the essential oils. I’ve been washing all my knits with woolite and a little lavender/mint oil so it has a little oil all throughout.

    • @CherylBrunetteTV
      @CherylBrunetteTV  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad this helped you get a professional-looking result!

  • @azvire8354
    @azvire8354 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such an adorable lady! Thank you for your calm and help.

  • @guccitime9905
    @guccitime9905 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Who disliked it?? There is no reason... I love you Cheryl you are like my grandma... 😊nice and friendly

    • @CherylBrunetteTV
      @CherylBrunetteTV  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Some people have to complain. IAs my grandma used to say, "They can't help it. It's in their bones." And thank you for this kind comment. I am honored that I am like your grandma. :D

    • @guccitime9905
      @guccitime9905 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Knitting with Cheryl Brunette OMG I am such a big fan!!! thank you for reacting at my comment!!❤️❤️❤️

  • @alexzandra75
    @alexzandra75 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    I use lavender sachets everywhere that I have wool. So far so good but I do inspect my yarn stash as well a any clothing and such around this time of year for moths, moth damage or anything suspicious. I then write down binds and shelves, shake out items, vacuum and place everything back that is going back. I had a mouth scare once and decided then that I would be vigilant.
    By the way, thank you so much for all your helpful advise and tips. I look forward to watching.

  • @canadianjuhli
    @canadianjuhli 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for your video. It took me a while to get the hang of it but you did an excellent job explaining things. I just spent the last 7 hours repairing a woolen sweater for a friend. It's not perfect but as it's my first attempt I'm quite pleased with it. Thank you Thank you Thank you !

    • @CherylBrunetteTV
      @CherylBrunetteTV  10 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are so welcome and what a kind and generous gift for your friend. I'm sure she or he appreciates it as not many people are willing to do this work any more.

  • @pedrupusanfig7828
    @pedrupusanfig7828 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so very much! Finally I mended holes I had in a self-knitted pullover!

  • @Felixcook
    @Felixcook 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the tip about lavender oil in water - I'll be spraying my floor with it! Couldn't figure out where my sweaters were getting moths from, then discovered them in my grandmother's rug! Can't get the rug into the freezer, but will spray it, and start repairing my cashmeres. Thank you for clear video.

    • @CherylBrunetteTV
      @CherylBrunetteTV  11 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome Barbara. Rugs are a perfect place to use that strategy. I hope it works well for you and you don't want to be spraying poisons around no matter what. And thanks for watching and commenting.

    • @dimevang
      @dimevang 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Knitting with Cheryl Brunette ξ

  • @bohemiansmile
    @bohemiansmile ปีที่แล้ว

    So you're sewing the repair and not re-nitting the repair??
    Excellent video, beautiful hands
    😊

  • @Norfolk250
    @Norfolk250 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I LOVE her first bit of advice....tea ! ;:^}

    • @CherylBrunetteTV
      @CherylBrunetteTV  8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +Norfolk250 Always a good start to any knitting crisis.

  • @Mr2pint
    @Mr2pint 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm a guy and a few of my favourite very expensive knits were savaged by moth last summer - the thing is I couldn't find anyone to fix them only one knit wear shop said she could do it for a horrendous price lol going to have to do this myself doesn't look too difficult just fiddly..
    From now on all my knits get stored in sealed bags - cheers for the video!

    • @CherylBrunetteTV
      @CherylBrunetteTV  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      So glad you will be able to fix them. Make sure you keep them clean of any food debris and if you suspect an infestation, put them into plastic bags and into the freezer for about a week. That will kill the eggs.

  • @debpernell8846
    @debpernell8846 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow! so simple, logical and clear. Thanks for an excellent tutorial.

    • @CherylBrunetteTV
      @CherylBrunetteTV  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are so welcome Deb. And thank you for watching and commenting. I hope you'll come to cherylbrunette.com and join my email newsletter group if you haven't done so already. That's where I'm in closest touch with knitters.

  • @MaryCochrane
    @MaryCochrane 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    "Make a loop". What a valuable piece of knowledge! Thank you so much. Can't wait for the next video, and the one after that, and the one after that...I'm hungry and greedy. I love you, Miss Cheryl

    • @CherylBrunetteTV
      @CherylBrunetteTV  11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mary . . . you always remind me that doing this work is worth it because there really are people out there watching and appreciating it. Thank you again and always for taking the time to watch and comment.

  • @hannahkirschner8954
    @hannahkirschner8954 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Cheryl, thank you very much for this video! Right now I´m trying to repair my mother´s 30 year old Alpaca pullover that she gave to me. I already bought yarn that looks quite similar, but isn´t a perfect match. In the beginning of this video you refer to reclaim yarn from the cuffs of a sweater...I would love to try that but dont know exactly how, without doing even more damage to it. Can you give me advise? By the way, I watched almost every video of yours and I made my first bond sweater with your lessons :-) I also just finished making a vest for my boyfriend with the help of your gauge tips, that fits him perfectly. Thank´s for sharing your experience with us, I really appreciate it. Best regards from Leipzig (Germany)

  • @GEhotpants101
    @GEhotpants101 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    "If you've just discovered moth damage, you're probably upset."
    I have a cozy knit poncho I wear every chance I get, and it's one of my favorite things on this planet let alone my wardrobe. I think upset is the polite word for the mess this has made me. Thank god I found this, I thought I was going to have to give that poncho a premature funeral.

    • @CherylBrunetteTV
      @CherylBrunetteTV  9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm glad you found it too! Thanks for commenting and watching.

    • @kholilislam1508
      @kholilislam1508 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CherylBrunetteTV xxxxccc

  • @Lanorkus
    @Lanorkus 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you, Cheryl! What a useful video. :)

    • @CherylBrunetteTV
      @CherylBrunetteTV  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are so welcome and thank you for watching and commenting so kindly. I hope you'll come to cherylbrunette.com and join my email newsletter group. That's where I'm in closest touch with knitters.

  • @joey12345680
    @joey12345680 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank your for your video i have loads of holes to fix in someones Aran Sweater.
    I hope i do as good a job as you.

    • @CherylBrunetteTV
      @CherylBrunetteTV  10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Margaret Boland Practice and don't worry. The worst that can happen is that you have to rip it out and try again. I've certainly done that a hundred times or more. :)

  • @MaritsaDarman
    @MaritsaDarman 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you :) Love your video. I'll have to watch it and practice a few times before I get this

    • @CherylBrunetteTV
      @CherylBrunetteTV  10 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are welcome. Thank you for watching and good luck in fixing the hole.

  • @adrielrowley
    @adrielrowley 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looking forward to trying this, puppy put a hole in a cashmere sweater that was a gift from someone who has passed. Though first practice on another.
    Only question left is knowing the stitch pattern, though guess can try and copy existing pattern.

    • @CherylBrunetteTV
      @CherylBrunetteTV  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes. That's all you can do is to follow the pattern you see in front of you. There are, of course, thousands of ways to combine knits and purls.
      Are you on my email list yet? You can sign up at cherylbrunette.com or howtoknitasweater.com and get more information than I share on YT.

    • @adrielrowley
      @adrielrowley 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for the reply.
      To be clear, the only knitting that have done was many, many, years ago in fifth grade as a class assignment, using a board.
      I went ahead and signed up as have the desire to (because one can't find OTR green pullovers), starting with repair.

  • @wafaaanwar9548
    @wafaaanwar9548 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks. I can now darn my sweater as it costs a lot to have it darned.

    • @CherylBrunetteTV
      @CherylBrunetteTV  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great! I think it's wonderful when we repair our old things rather than throw them out.

    • @no_peace
      @no_peace 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was about to give up but when i looked up a repair service, they charge $40 per hole minimum and can't start until a year from now :(

  • @mariamasiar4765
    @mariamasiar4765 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent video Cheryl. Thank you :) Would the process be the same for ribbing and for double moss stitch designs?

  • @louannanotargiacomo9541
    @louannanotargiacomo9541 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a men's half-zip sweater that I need to repair and it has a large doubled neckline. I would like to retrieve matching yarn from inside the collar, but I'm not sure how that should be done. Do you know of any tutorials I could reference?

  • @CynthiaMcAmityVintageAndCraft
    @CynthiaMcAmityVintageAndCraft 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was a great tutorial for fixing stockinette stitches.. Do you have one for fixing garter stitches?

    • @CherylBrunetteTV
      @CherylBrunetteTV  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't, Cynthia, but I will be making one early next year.

  • @jangmiyowang
    @jangmiyowang 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was so helpful... thank you very much

    • @CherylBrunetteTV
      @CherylBrunetteTV  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are so welcome Mirage Rose!
      p.s. Are you on my email list yet? You can sign up at cherylbrunette.com or howtoknitasweater.com and get more information than I share on YT.

  • @keryncoulter
    @keryncoulter 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very helpful . Thank you so much.

  • @declairelegenou
    @declairelegenou 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for posting this video! Your instruction is very clear and I'm glad you shared tips along the way.
    Can you make a video/share instruction on how to "harvest" a spare yarn out of a sweater's seam/pocket as you explained earlier in your video? How would you mend the cut edge from which you harvested the yarn? Many thanks for consideration.

    • @CherylBrunetteTV
      @CherylBrunetteTV  9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Le Genou de Claire I thought I showed it in there. I took a length out of the hem and then grafted the "hole" I made with embroidery thread. I'll have to look more closely. (Isn't it ridiculous that I can't remember everything I've said and done? But in my defense, there are hours worth of video on this channel.) And you are so welcome.

    • @declairelegenou
      @declairelegenou 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Cheryl, Yes, you mentioned about taking a length out of the hem but I think -- this is my problem -- I don't know how :-) Do you just simply snip a stitch and start unraveling? Perhaps it is as simple as that -- I just need a little bit more clarification/instruction. Thank you again.

    • @CherylBrunetteTV
      @CherylBrunetteTV  9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Le Genou de Claire
      Yes. I snipped a stitch in the middle of the hem, carefully unraveled a length of wool, then I grafted it back together with the embroidery thread like I did in this video: th-cam.com/video/SGHX-McRmEM/w-d-xo.html

    • @CherylBrunetteTV
      @CherylBrunetteTV  9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Le Genou de Claire
      I think the reason I didn't show it in this video is that I had already shown it in the one above and I'm glad you pointed it out to me. I can make an annotation on this video that points to the other one. Thank you.

    • @declairelegenou
      @declairelegenou 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Cheryl!, That little explanation and the video link helps a lot. Thank you, thank you again!

  • @jodiepayne7532
    @jodiepayne7532 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    i just want to come over and learn from you. thank you.

    • @CherylBrunetteTV
      @CherylBrunetteTV  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Jodie! And you are most welcome. And you can, in fact, come and learn from me at one of my VIP days. Come join my email newsletter group at cherylbrunette.com. That's where you can learn about VIP days and where I give lots of good information and keep in closest touch with knitters.

  • @WhyUsoM3ne
    @WhyUsoM3ne 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is such a cute video

  • @roslyngraf1737
    @roslyngraf1737 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like your method better: easier & the "damage" undetectable. 👍

  • @marlyhort
    @marlyhort 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    When I lived in Europe I knew a place where they do this kind of repairs.
    Would you please tell me where in the USA I can have this kind of work done - I lived in AZ.
    Thanks a lot!

    • @CherylBrunetteTV
      @CherylBrunetteTV  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi. I don't know who does it in your area but I would check with your local yarn shops, Google to see if there are any knitting guilds in your area, and you might also check at your dry cleaners. They sometimes offer repairs.

  • @Cooperlt1
    @Cooperlt1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi, Should you wash or clean a sweater before you repair it? I've noticed that you see more holes after an item has been cleaned.

    • @CherylBrunetteTV
      @CherylBrunetteTV  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't because the action of washing or cleaning can cause the hole to open wider.

  • @CLooLoo
    @CLooLoo 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Cheryl thanks for the tips. All our wool items have just been savagely attacked by moths including expensive fine knit cardigans. Some holes are huge and I'm not an experienced knitter. Can these items be salvaged and if so, how? Some holes are many rows and columns big so the technique you showed here wouldn't work, I don't think. Thanks in advance!

    • @CherylBrunetteTV
      @CherylBrunetteTV  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      +CLooLoo Google "sweater repair" for your area. There are people who specialize in this work. You might also find your local yarn shop and ask there. My answer is the sweaters can probably be fixed but I haven't seen them of course.

    • @CLooLoo
      @CLooLoo 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Cheryl, I will investigate locally.

  • @DrCaits
    @DrCaits 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I suspect you are regrettably cleverer than me at this!

  • @kewebco
    @kewebco 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Interesting. People can be so impatient and rude, even when getting free and cheap stuff. Question: Ever thought about simply not watching and going next door? Take the time to search for what you like and take your misery to other miserable people just like you. Have your own pity party with each other and leave sane people alone. We used to serve homeless people who complained about white bread and not enough meat in freshly prepared hot stew. Really?
    Thank you Ms. Brunette. I learned much from your instructional tidbits on moth prevention. Keep doin what you do just the way you do it.

    • @CherylBrunetteTV
      @CherylBrunetteTV  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for this kind comment Kewebco. Some people are, in fact, ungrateful. Too bad for them because gratitude has been shown to be one of the highest predictors of life satisfaction and general happiness.
      And you are so welcome. Have you joined my email newsletter group at cherylbrunette.com yet? If not, please consider joining us. That's where I give lots of good information and keep in closest touch with knitters.

  • @jglaze7958
    @jglaze7958 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have knitted a very large fan shawl and as I was sewing the seams I noticed a dropped stitch about 40 to 60 rows down. Is there a way to stabilize this stitch? I really don't want to unravel to fix.

    • @CherylBrunetteTV
      @CherylBrunetteTV  8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes. You can take a short length of yarn, 8" or so. Weave several inches of it in to the right of your dropped st, then pick up the dropped st in the most invisible way possible, probably making a fake stitch in it that grabs the sts above it. Then weave in the other end to the left. (I'm speaking as a right-handed person here. Reverse the direction if you're left-handed.)

    • @jglaze7958
      @jglaze7958 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      thanks

    • @sallyhollywood1
      @sallyhollywood1 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      j glaze is

  • @velerialangbehn6787
    @velerialangbehn6787 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent!

  • @retiarene6340
    @retiarene6340 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    you have golden hands, Madame)))

    • @CherylBrunetteTV
      @CherylBrunetteTV  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      And you have lovely words. Thank you. And thank you for watching and commenting so kindly. I hope you'll come to cherylbrunette.com and join my email newsletter group if you haven't done so already. That's where I'm in closest touch with knitters.

  • @FATAFRAGOLA
    @FATAFRAGOLA 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    cheryl, thanks for the video. i just purchased a sweater at a vintage show. it's from 1972 and very special. there are several moth holes. do you take on freelance projects to repair holes? if so i'd love to hire you to help me with this.

    • @CherylBrunetteTV
      @CherylBrunetteTV  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm sorry, but no, I don't provide this service.

  • @LizLearns
    @LizLearns 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello, my father in law has asked me to repair his 26 year old scarf. I have the yarn already, but your method may be tricky for me, because the holes are on the edge of the scarf and there are a couple of rows entirely missing on the edge. Any suggestions for methods?

    • @CherylBrunetteTV
      @CherylBrunetteTV  10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Elizabeth Ferguson Without seeing it in person it's impossible to make any recommendations. That said, edges are always tricky. I might decide in such a situation to crochet a slipped stitch or even single crochet around the edge, making sure to catch everything so that it doesn't run.I CAN suggest an attitude to take and it's that it's already "broke." You can't really mess it up to make it that much worse. You might look at this video. Maybe it will give you some ideas. th-cam.com/video/Bqs_CZxe9Cg/w-d-xo.html

    • @LizLearns
      @LizLearns 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much. I recommended to him to find a professional, because I am still a new knitter. I do love your video here and I have some things at my home that need to be repaired due to naughty momma critters. :)

  • @VanessaNguyen315
    @VanessaNguyen315 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you very much. Now I am capable of fixing my dearest sweater. when I put it on and heard a terrible tearing sound then I thought "Aw, it's done!!! I'll kill myself". I saw the hole and became more desperate until I watched your clip. It did help!

    • @CherylBrunetteTV
      @CherylBrunetteTV  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm so glad it helped you Vanessa! And good for you for being brave enough to fix it.

  • @nadergt1
    @nadergt1 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I Keep my cashmere stuff in Grip Seal Bags.

  • @Annitted
    @Annitted 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    But I don't feel sorry for the moth mother! My wool, cashmere and silk blend sweaters aren't for dining or snaking! But thanks for the help with repairing..

    • @logrgranny
      @logrgranny 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      I totally agree in both areas.

  • @laurelanne5071
    @laurelanne5071 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    moths don't eat leather, but they WILL eat real fur

  • @fafafa279
    @fafafa279 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    🤗👍👍👍

  • @rishellefedrick1743
    @rishellefedrick1743 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    VICQUE special friend's with RISHELLE

  • @xaxx1st
    @xaxx1st 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why are there two voices at the same time?

    • @CherylBrunetteTV
      @CherylBrunetteTV  8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Huh???? I don't know. I'm pretty sure I shot this one when I was alone in the studio. Can you reference a time in the video? Is the second voice mine? Ghosts? Are we saying the same thing? Could it be a synch problem? No one else has mentioned it to me but I'm curious now.

    • @annblachly8068
      @annblachly8068 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dr Bill probably didn't realize he had clicked on your video twice or another video and they were running at the same time. It happens.

  • @lisataylor-henson398
    @lisataylor-henson398 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Prefer video that just gets on with the subject 😴