Bohin Wooden Darning Egg

Give a worn sock a firm little surface to mend against. Bohin’s smooth wooden darning egg slips inside the garment, supporting the fabric as you work across a hole or thin area.

Bring a favourite pair back into use

Position the egg under the repair without stretching the knitting out of shape. Work a small darn with a suitable needle and matching or contrasting yarn, catching sound fabric around the worn area. Move the egg as needed to reach the edges.

Try a discreet repair in a similar colour, or let a small contrasting woven patch become part of the sock’s character. The egg can also support suitable small repairs in knitwear.

Includes: one wooden darning egg. The sock-repair photograph is an illustrative use idea; sock, yarn and needle are not included.