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How to darn a sock in 1 minute flat

How to darn a sock in 1 minute flat

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Learn how to darn a sock with this easy step by step sewing tutorial. This practical mending project takes just 1 minute.

Learn how to darn a sock with this easy step by step sewing tutorial. This practical mending project takes just 1 minute.

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You should give mending socks a go because:    •This is sooo fast and easy   •You'll get more wear out of your favorite socks and •Keeping feet toasty is worth a little effort

You should give mending socks a go because:    •This is sooo fast and easy   •You'll get more wear out of your favorite socks and •Keeping feet toasty is worth a little effort

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Supplies for darning a sock: – small ball (baseball, tennis ball, etc) or darning egg – hand needle – embroidery floss – sock with a hole in it

Supplies for darning a sock: – small ball (baseball, tennis ball, etc) or darning egg – hand needle – embroidery floss – sock with a hole in it

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First thread up a needle with embroidery floss.  Knot it at the end.

First thread up a needle with embroidery floss.  Knot it at the end.

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Next, place your ball inside the sock with the hole side up.

Next, place your ball inside the sock with the hole side up.

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Insert the needle at the bottom of the hole, keeping the knot on the inside of the sock.

Insert the needle at the bottom of the hole, keeping the knot on the inside of the sock.

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Grab a couple threads of the sock with the needle, then pass the needle across the hole to the opposite side.

Grab a couple threads of the sock with the needle, then pass the needle across the hole to the opposite side.

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As you pass the needle to the other side, pick up a couple threads from the sock.

As you pass the needle to the other side, pick up a couple threads from the sock.

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From here, keep passing the needle across the hole from side to side, picking up threads from the sock until you get to the top of the hole.

From here, keep passing the needle across the hole from side to side, picking up threads from the sock until you get to the top of the hole.

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Make a second knot close to the end of the thread and cut off the extra thread.

Make a second knot close to the end of the thread and cut off the extra thread.

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I told you it was fast to darn a sock!  Keep stitching up more holes if you have them, then pop them on your feet and feel good about your effort!

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