Thank you so much. I am a complete beginner but because I knit I spend quite a lot of time dealing with ends. I bought this little weaver for darning hand knitted socks. I usually use a wooden mushroom but this looks more fun.
Can you please show how you weved the tails in that's the only part I don't quite understand and no TH-cam videos show how to do that. Thank you for the darning video!
Good question! Kate usually weaves in the ends from the back of the fabric (wrong side). First, she pulls all the tails through to the back (shown at 16:10) and then she threads one tail onto a tapestry needle and inserts it between the base fabric and patch. The needle tip comes to the surface of the backside somewhere in the middle of the patched area. You can either clip the tail there or do a small running stitch or two for extra security. Continue until all the tails are woven in.
@@JosephanieAckmanI've never done this type of weaving but I would do a few running or back stitches on the inside with each thread as mentioned above, perhaps tie a knot, and when you stitch down the side of the patch with one of the loose thread you can tie a knot there too. I also think the patch will felt together with time, preventing the fringe from coming loose !
Great explanation! I got one of these for Christmas and I have a huge pile of socks I've been setting aside for darning and I am excited to get started.
Nice video. I also have an Alex Ver loom. Super high quality item and well worth the minor extra expense over the cheap ones. The dome in the wood part helps a lot.
Hello could you please add a video on how to finish off all the long tails? I have watched multiple mending loom videos and none show how to do this! 🙏
We’ll keep that in mind for future videos, but in the meantime, here are a few of Kate’s tips for tails. For normal mends, after she pulls the fibers to the back of the cloth, she usually just weaves them with a few running stitches on the cloth under the mend and leaves the tails between the fabric and the mend. For stronger mends, you could secure the tails more carefully with more running stitches in the back. We hope that helps and happy mending!
If you are darning with embroidery floss, instead of weaving in the ends as she suggests for wool yarn, first just pull the ends from the front to the back. On the back, if you see two ends that are close together, knot them with a square knot and cut off the excess. If an end is too far away from another end to knot them together, separate the floss into 3 x 3 or 2 x 4 strands of floss and knot them together. Cut off the excess. i have never had a knot come undone, even through many washes.
I noticed on the light brown and blue sweater you used a 14 hook weaver and a 10 hook weaver for the dark gray sweater. Is there a reason for that? Thank you for the tutorial.. Barb
The size of the darning loom Kate used was based on her desired size of the mend. We’ve found that you can always use fewer hooks than on the device, but you can’t make it any bigger. So, like Kate shows, we’ve played around with multiple sizes and tend to have a few looms in the stash.
I have never used a Darning Loom. Can you use embroidery thread for this kind of darning, or do you have to use yarn? I found this video very helpful, thank you so much.
How would you finish it if you were patching a hole? Is there a specific way or would you just have to make the patch big enough that you’d have fabric around the hole to weave the tails into?
It would depend quite a bit on the base fabric. There are so many variables that it just depends on the situation. Generally, as you say, making the patch big enough to cover the hole and weave the ends in is great. Luckily, if you are working a darning-loom patch over a hole, the patch stabilizes the area and prevents the fabric near the hole from being pulled and stretched. Happy mending!
Great video, I got one of the looms today and it came with 4 rubber bands. I'm not sure how long they will last and could you use any elastics that will fit and hold everything together?
The loom Kate is using in this video is a Speedweve style darning loom. This particular one can be found at www.etsy.com/shop/alexonver/, although there are many options out there for this style of mending loom. Enjoy!
You are correct that square patches can be woven without this kind of loom. Though this tool was developed to make weaving square patches faster (by raising and lowering threads) and to make it easier to weave a tidy, square patch (by holding warp threads equidistant and under equal tension). Especially for those new to mending, these little looms can be a big help!
Just ordered a small and large one and saved your video. I have many pairs of socks I can mend easily now😁.
That's great! Have a wonderful time exploring mending.
Thanks, just bought one today and now I know how to use it.
Thank you so much. I am a complete beginner but because I knit I spend quite a lot of time dealing with ends. I bought this little weaver for darning hand knitted socks. I usually use a wooden mushroom but this looks more fun.
It really is fun. We hope you enjoy experimenting and trying it out.
excellent. thank you
Great tutorial!
We're so glad you enjoyed it!
Can you please show how you weved the tails in that's the only part I don't quite understand and no TH-cam videos show how to do that. Thank you for the darning video!
Good question! Kate usually weaves in the ends from the back of the fabric (wrong side). First, she pulls all the tails through to the back (shown at 16:10) and then she threads one tail onto a tapestry needle and inserts it between the base fabric and patch. The needle tip comes to the surface of the backside somewhere in the middle of the patched area. You can either clip the tail there or do a small running stitch or two for extra security. Continue until all the tails are woven in.
But then what happens to all the “fringe” that is now inside the sleeve of the garment, under the woven patch?
@@JosephanieAckmanI've never done this type of weaving but I would do a few running or back stitches on the inside with each thread as mentioned above, perhaps tie a knot, and when you stitch down the side of the patch with one of the loose thread you can tie a knot there too. I also think the patch will felt together with time, preventing the fringe from coming loose !
Thank you for going through each step and providing helpful tips. I’ve watched several of these and this one have me confidence.
We are so glad it was helpful! Thank you for the note, and happy mending.
very helpful
We're glad it was helpful! Happy mending!
Thank you. Just bought the darning Loom. I am getting a friend to help me. 2 minds are better than one. I must say I preferred your 2nd option.
Enjoy, and we hope you have fun exploring with your new darning loom!
So happy you touched on the subject. I always wondered how darning looms worked! Thanks
They are fascinating little looms! We're glad you enjoyed the video.
Great explanation! I got one of these for Christmas and I have a huge pile of socks I've been setting aside for darning and I am excited to get started.
How wonderful! We hope the mending goes well for you.
Fabulous video tutorial thank you 😊
You’re welcome 😊
All the ends on the second sample would make a cute twisted fringe.
That's a fun idea! You could definitely do that, and if you try it, do let us know how it goes. :D
@@LongThreadMedia I just came here to suggest that as well!
Nice video. I also have an Alex Ver loom. Super high quality item and well worth the minor extra expense over the cheap ones. The dome in the wood part helps a lot.
Great tip about the dome in the wood part! Thanks for watching.
Beautiful work
Thank you! Happy darning.
I have one of these looms - from Etsy, I think - but have never figured out how to use it. Thank you so much!
Glad it was helpful!
Hello could you please add a video on how to finish off all the long tails? I have watched multiple mending loom videos and none show how to do this! 🙏
We’ll keep that in mind for future videos, but in the meantime, here are a few of Kate’s tips for tails. For normal mends, after she pulls the fibers to the back of the cloth, she usually just weaves them with a few running stitches on the cloth under the mend and leaves the tails between the fabric and the mend. For stronger mends, you could secure the tails more carefully with more running stitches in the back. We hope that helps and happy mending!
If you are darning with embroidery floss, instead of weaving in the ends as she suggests for wool yarn, first just pull the ends from the front to the back. On the back, if you see two ends that are close together, knot them with a square knot and cut off the excess. If an end is too far away from another end to knot them together, separate the floss into 3 x 3 or 2 x 4 strands of floss and knot them together. Cut off the excess. i have never had a knot come undone, even through many washes.
I noticed on the light brown and blue sweater you used a 14 hook weaver and a 10 hook weaver for the dark gray sweater. Is there a reason for that? Thank you for the tutorial.. Barb
The size of the darning loom Kate used was based on her desired size of the mend. We’ve found that you can always use fewer hooks than on the device, but you can’t make it any bigger. So, like Kate shows, we’ve played around with multiple sizes and tend to have a few looms in the stash.
I have never used a Darning Loom. Can you use embroidery thread for this kind of darning, or do you have to use yarn? I found this video very helpful, thank you so much.
Great question! Many people who use these darning looms use embroidery threads, and it’s a fun way to incorporate lots of color.
Very nice and very well explained. Thank you. Where can one find one of these looms?
They are such lovely looms! Here's a link to the one Kate used in the video: www.etsy.com/listing/912293347/small-loom-speedweve-type-14hooks. Enjoy!
How would you finish it if you were patching a hole? Is there a specific way or would you just have to make the patch big enough that you’d have fabric around the hole to weave the tails into?
It would depend quite a bit on the base fabric. There are so many variables that it just depends on the situation. Generally, as you say, making the patch big enough to cover the hole and weave the ends in is great. Luckily, if you are working a darning-loom patch over a hole, the patch stabilizes the area and prevents the fabric near the hole from being pulled and stretched. Happy mending!
Great video, I got one of the looms today and it came with 4 rubber bands. I'm not sure how long they will last and could you use any elastics that will fit and hold everything together?
yes. you can also use hair bands and such, or justie it with a piece of rope or yarn. A reusable zip tie would also work. Or a strip of velchro
Great suggestions! Thanks for sharing these.
I’m interested in purchasing information for the loom.
The loom Kate is using in this video is a Speedweve style darning loom. This particular one can be found at www.etsy.com/shop/alexonver/, although there are many options out there for this style of mending loom. Enjoy!
I don't see the need for the loom when you can darn this way without it 🤔
You are correct that square patches can be woven without this kind of loom. Though this tool was developed to make weaving square patches faster (by raising and lowering threads) and to make it easier to weave a tidy, square patch (by holding warp threads equidistant and under equal tension). Especially for those new to mending, these little looms can be a big help!
Good video BUT you said you would show how to weave the ends in, but you didn’t. Not good for a complete beginner.