Sweater mends restore warmth and character to knitwear.   We use design motifs to reinforce or highlight the repair, perfect for cashmere or wool.  

1

Count and Size Your Holes

Knitwear repairs are based on both the number and size of holes. Each hole is measured, and we apply a proportional design mend.

• For a ¼-inch hole → 1 design motif (rose, stars)

• For a ½-inch hole → 3 design motifs (clustered for coverage) or barbed wirelettes.

For holes larger than ½ inch, we stabilize the knit with underlay yarn or fabric and apply multiple motifs or a woven darn.

Count every visible hole. Tiny pinholes that don’t destabilize stitches may be reinforced with thread only, not motifs.

PRO TIP:  The easiest way to see the holes is to lift the sweater up into the light.  It will show every hole.

2

Estimate the Number of  Repairs

We work in units of 25 and then in additions of 10 or so depending on garment,

A. Enter # of  ¼-inch hole → ________ X 1 =

B. Enter # of  ½-inch hole → ________ x 3 =

Equals: 

C: A Total + B Total

Voila.  We are all mathletes here.

3

Choose Your Design Motifs

We use embroidery motifs to both reinforce and decorate.

Options:

• Roses
• Stars
• Barbed Wirelettes

Each motif is stitched using wool, cotton, linen or silk thread depending on the sweater fiber. 

FAQs

How do I count tiny pinholes?
If the weave is intact, we reinforce without motifs.  Count only those needing  embroidered coverage.  

What if holes are larger than ½ inch or I have more than 50?
This is a Custom Job.  Please order a custom mend and we'll take it from there.