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2torial #0632:
Learn2 Darn a Sock (Continued)
 Choose the appropriate thread
Pick a thread that's nearly the same color and
weight of your sock fabric. For example, heavy grey
wool socks repair beautifully using two strands of
woolen yarn. If you're new to darning and you'd
like to make it easier, try this trick. For a pair
of blue socks, use a strand of light blue thread
for the horizontal stitches, and a strand of dark
blue for the vertical stitches. Even if you're
particular about wearing matching clothes, no one
in public will see this sock patch at the bottom of
your shoe.
- All-purpose cotton thread works well for
light and medium weight socks; embroidery
thread works best.
- For those heavy wool socks, two
strands of strong woolen yarn (or mending yarn
or scrap yarn, as it's sometimes sold), or some
embroidery floss--all work well because they
stay in the wool fabric better.
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