Woman shares quick and easy way to salvage a hole in your sweater

If you’ve ever had a hole in your sweater, you know the frustration. The good news is that there is a way to salvage sweaters with holes and turn them into something you can wear again!

Sweaters are expensive. That’s why when you do find one, you double down on it by making sure everything about it is absolutely perfect!

But when you find holes, it’s devastating!

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What if there was a way to save those sweaters from falling apart before they even get worn? What if there was a simple solution that could help mend holes? Well, I have good news: there is!

If you can repair the hole in one particular piece of clothing, all other items with similar wear and tear issues would also be as good as new.

It’s like hitting lots of birds with one stone!

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This same exact thought actually led me to collect some Youtubers who demonstrate how easy it is to mend a hole in clothes—and I was surprised by how many there were!

There are actually various methods to do so. A quick search should give you a lot of options and we are here to share with you one of our utmost favorites!

But first, you have to prepare.

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The first step is choosing an appropriate yarn color and weight (you don’t want anything too bulky). Then, cut two pieces of yarn that are long enough to go around the hole several times.

Of all the videos I’ve seen, I think this particular one might be the most useful video I’ve seen! This tutorial shows exactly what’s involved in repairing holes in knitwear.

It revolves around one concept.

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With the yarn you’ve chosen, double knot them together at one end so they’re connected firmly together. Then begin wrapping them around each other tightly while also wrapping each wrap around itself as well.

This will result in an almost seamless repair job when you’re done! While it may sound easy, it actually requires a lot of tiny details so don’t miss out on checking out the video below.

And just like that, your sweater looks brand new!

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With the right amount of patience and a bulletproof technique, you’ll never have to throw another sweater out the door. So we strongly advise that you take the time to learn this technique.

The whole tutorial just lasts for 3 minutes and you’ll become an instant pro at repairing your beloved sweaters!

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It was so quick and easy that people couldn’t help but leave their praises. One commenter said, “This few min video is a reflection of years of expertise. The ability to judge proper yarn length and tension is what makes it so captivating and appear effortless.”

“Beautiful! So tidy. I love your little crochet hook,” another one wrote. “I’m especially drawn to this technique because it seems like a good way to reinforce sick heels that are wearing out but not yet torn.”

A few simple steps and some patience will turn any old thrift store find into something wearable once again. So go on, try this method out for yourself!

Check out the tutorial below to learn how to mend a hole in a sweater.

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