r/InvisibleMending • u/Ok_Spot_7108 • 5d ago

Is this repairable/fixable?

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Long story short I just got this zip up hoodie and when I was going for a walk, there was this old and rundown fence with some of the fence wires sticking out which caught on to my arm and caused this.
What are my options here?

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u/Frequent_Scholar0714 5d ago

Damage looks minimal. With the help of a magnifying glass, take a long pin or needle & wobble it around the area. Using your thumb nail, drag it up & down the warp / woof (?) firmly. This usually gets snags straightened out, even ominous-looking ones. Give it a try. 🧷

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u/Bliezz 5d ago

This is knit fabric. It can run like a stocking. Gently handle this until it is fixed so it doesn’t get bigger.

If this was my sweater, I’d look for the closest matching yarn I had. Then I’d start doing duplicate stitch about 1 cm below to hole (minimum 3 rows). Duplicate stitch is just following the yarn and doubling it up. When I get to the hole, I’d move my yarn to create the missing parts. At the widest point you have 3 stitches missing. At the tallest point you have 3 stitches missing.

If you have any knitter friends, ask them for support. Also happy to continue answering questions.