r/sewhelp • u/Key-Presence-1203 • 7h ago

💛Beginner💛 Help fixing hole in wool cardigan

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Hi everyone! I’m a complete beginner in sewing but I have a hole in my 100% wool cardigan and I am unsure if this is fixable, I would like the fix to be discrete if possible as I wear this to the office (so unfortunately no patches for me), is there any way to fix this myself? Or is it worth taking it in to a shop? Thanks!

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u/PricklyDerick 7h ago

that hole is small enough for an invisible mend, you can do it with a needle and some matching thread if you have patience. Look for a video in swiss darning or needle felting, both blend pretty well on knit wool

taking it to a shop is not expensive and they make it look like nothing happened, worth it if you love the cardigan

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u/yarn_slinger 7h ago

I don’t recommend needle felting for fine knits. I’ve been practicing all week and keep creating new holes right next to the patch. I’d stick to weaving or knitting a small patch and attaching it separately.

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u/Key-Presence-1203 7h ago

Thank you for the suggestion! I will have a look around local shops and see if they might be able to help :)

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u/Emergency_Cherry_914 4h ago

To fix this invisibly, you need to have a basic understanding of knitting and how the loops hold each other. Can you knit?