Intro to Darning (for Knit Fabrics)

Mending our knitwear helps us slow down consumption and deepen our connection to the clothes we wear. Darning is a visible mending technique rooted in European repair traditions, with even older origins in Nålebinding—a pre-knitting method used across Scandinavia and parts of Eastern Europe. Unlike woven fabrics, knits require a different kind of attention: they stretch, flex, and unravel in ways that make repair both delicate and deeply satisfying. This is the perfect summer class to prepare your cold-weather gear for when it’s time. That sweater you promised to fix this summer? Now’s your chance. We’ll focus on stabilizing, reinforcing, and rebuilding holes in knit garments like sweaters, socks, scarves, and beanies. You’ll learn darning tools and techniques that create a flexible woven patch atop stretchy material—either hidden or decorative. We’ll provide yarn and darning eggs, but feel free to bring your favorite tools from home. And as always, if you bring your own materials, we’