Hello my wonderful followers, lurkers and sewers. This poor sock met a tragic fate — it was mauled by my brother’s girlfriend’s dog, Ray. But every cloud has a silver lining! Today, I’ll show you how to repair a well-loved sock step by step.

Step 1: Assess the Damage

As you can see, there are two holes — one small and one large. In this video, I’ll focus on fixing the larger one.

Step 2: Gather Your Tools

You’ll need:

• Your damaged sock
• Yarn
• A darning or doll needle
• Scissors
• An apple (or anything round, firm, and about the size of your fist)
  

Note: I won’t be using regular needle and thread for this repair.

Step 3: Prep the Sock

Cut off the loose flap of fabric. I considered keeping it, but it just wasn’t going to work for this repair. Turn the sock right-side out. Place the apple inside and position it so it sits snugly behind the hole — this gives you a firm surface to stitch against.

Step 4: Outline the Hole

Thread your needle and create a knot. Push the needle through from the inside of the fabric so the knot is hidden. Using a blanket stitch, sew all the way around the edge of the hole. If you’re not sure how to do a blanket stitch, pause here and click this link: how to do a blanket stitch.
Don’t worry if it’s not perfect the first time — I wasn’t happy with my first try either and redid it. It’s all part of the process.

Step 5: Stitch Across the Hole & Finish the repair

Continue using the blanket stitch to gradually fill in the hole. Keep the tension even and try to fully cover the area. Once the hole is completely stitched over, tie off your yarn securely and snip off the excess.

Now that you know how to fix your socks, I hope your socks will live a long, cozy life and stay out of the bin a little longer.