Comments on: How To’s-Day: Darning Socks!

By: Connie

Connie — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 13:07:54 +0000

Comfortable socks warrant darning! I can’t find white darning cotton anywhere, but yesterday at Wal-Mart found 4 ply “Worsted Weight The Softest l00% Cotton Yarn” by The Original Peaches & Creme, Pisgah Yarn & Dyeing Co., Old Fort, NC 28762, http://www.peaches-creme.com. I’m going to try it — maybe using two strands for my toe-holes!

By: Jim Miketta

Jim Miketta — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 21:44:04 +0000

Am looking for Black & Brown Darning cotton that used to come on a spool like my mother used to get for sewing socks and other items. Can you help me.

By: Sally Knox

Sally Knox — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 22:15:44 +0000

I was sent to this site when I Googled darning cotton. Where do you buy this? I asked at a couple of local craft/fabric/yarn shops and was advised to try a floss type of thread for the job. I do remember darning cotton coming on a cardboard ring, which it crisscrossed. My aunt always darned socks and I still have darning egg. Now I would like to use it. Thanks.

By: Kettie

Kettie — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 04:37:38 +0000

It a nice site collecting all info about Socks.
I use to buy different variety of socks and i need this information.
Thanks for your time to post this article.

By: julie clark

julie clark — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:40:29 +0000

Do you know where I can purchase 4 ply darning cotton? I am looking for white, brown and black. I have looked at Jonanees but they said they didn’t carry any? I live in Fl but this is for nun’s who need to mend their habit’s, socks etc..Any help would be appreciated.

By: Rita Jones

Rita Jones — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 18:30:08 +0000

I thought it was dead too. I still like to mend socks from time to time.

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By: Deb R.

Deb R. — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 15:57:32 +0000

I have darned socks, with my grandmothers darning egg, for over 30 years now. I looked at your picture and your are using thread. I have always used darning cotton, which is six ply and looks like embroidery floss. When it is washed, it shrinks up and makes the weaving even tighter. I still darn socks for my family, me and my husband, the kids and grandkids. I darn cotton, synthetic and wool socks, changing my thread to suit the sock. What a shame to toss a sock with good elastic because of a hole in the heel or toe. We need to teach this to the next generation.

By: Norma

Norma — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 04:44:55 +0000

Hi,
I thought the art of mending socks had died! I still use a light bulb to darn wool socks. Look forward to your next topic…

Take care,
Norma Marshall
Alaska

By: Dora Renee' Wilkerson

Dora Renee' Wilkerson — Tue, 29 May 2007 23:16:07 +0000

Now that’s cool! I have to say at first I just seen the picture of the light bulb and everything else and I started to wonder, what is this girl doing !? ..lol..

Very neat!

Thank-you for posting it.

Dora Renee’ Wilkerson

By: Debbie

Debbie — Tue, 29 May 2007 17:54:32 +0000

I actually have a darning egg. Think it’s an antique one to boot. No clue how old but bought it a few months ago at a local antique shop. Kids let alone most adults don’t know such things exist or have the foggiest notion what darning is. Thought it might be nice in my growing stash of historic sewing implements. Thanks for the tips — might put that old egg to use!!

Speaking of learning something new. I’m headed to school next week. Well, only for a day but it’s a class on “Spinning in the Old Way.” Covers drop spindle, walking wheels, etc. Can’t wait!

By: Isela

Isela — Tue, 29 May 2007 16:30:47 +0000

It looks that the Yarn Harlot and I use the same method of darning socks

By: ashley

ashley — Tue, 29 May 2007 14:13:58 +0000

HEY! you never showed the fiber booty like you said you would… if you don’t start fiber showing I’m going to tell everybody what you bought!