If the hole is large, or the sock is threadbare, you will need to do a spot of weaving to reinforce the knit. There are cute little looms out there that make the job much easier, but anyone who advocates fixing stuff will tell you not to buy anything special. BasketsFor woven baskets – wicker, grasses, rope – minor breaks and splits can be darned or glued; use wood glue for wicker. Small tears – on a leather jacket, say – often don’t need to be sewn at all. If you need to do more, use a spearpoint needle and strong thread – any thread will do for fine leather, but double it up for something thicker.

Source: The Guardian January 03, 2020 09:56 UTC