Write an article based on this "Thread your needle Turn the garment inside out or to the wrong side. Use a curved object as a guide. Stitch across the hole going in one direction. Weave the thread or yarn through the stitches. Tie a knot to secure the yarn or weave it through a few more times."
. Begin by threading your needle with your matching thread or yarn. Thread the thread or yarn through the eye of the needle, and then pull the thread or yarn through so that most of the thread is on one side and the other side only has a few inches (about 5cm). Grip the needle at the eye to prevent the thread from coming undone as you sew.  Keep in mind that you will need more or less thread or yarn depending on the size of the hole. For example, a small hole may only require about 12” (30.5cm) of thread or yarn, while a large hole may require 24” (61cm) to cover it. Thread your needle with more thread or yarn than you think you will need. The size of the needle you use will depend on the item and type of yarn or thread you are using. Use a needle with a large enough eye to fit your thread through. It is important to work on the side of your project that will not be visible. If your item is a piece of clothing, then turn the clothing inside out. If your item is a flat piece of fabric, such as a blanket or tablecloth, then flip it over to the wrong side. To ensure that your clothing and other items retain their natural shape and stretch, it is a good idea to use a curved object as a guide, also known as a darning mushroom. You can purchase a darning mushroom in craft supply stores, or simply use an item from around your house.  For example, you can use a standard light bulb as a guide for darning socks, or you can use the curve of a large bowl as a guide for darning a sweater or blanket. For some items, such as cloth napkins and tablecloths, using an embroidery hoop may be a better option. Insert the needle about ½” (1.3cm) before the hole begins and stitch to ½” (1.3cm) beyond the hole. Then repeat this stitch going in the opposite direction. Make sure that you stitch ½” (1.3cm) beyond the edges of the hole on both sides to ensure that the hole is well covered. Do not pull on the thread or yarn to tighten the stitches. Doing this will cause puckering. The goal is to use your curved object or the tension of the embroidery hoop as a guide to ensure that the darning will blend with the rest of the fabric. After you have covered the entire hole one time with stitches going in one direction, you will need to weave through these stitches to form a net. Insert your needle under the first stitch on one end going perpendicular (like you are forming “T” shape) to the stitches. Then, weave the thread or yarn over the next stitch. Keep going to the end of the stitch and then weave back in the opposite direction.  Do not pull on the woven stitches either. This will cause puckering. Keep using your darning mushroom or embroidery hoop as a guide. Try to create the same weave tightness as the garment you are darning. For example, if you are darning a loose knit, then the stitches will need to be somewhat spaced out. If you are darning a tight knit, then the stitches will need to be tight. When you have finished weaving through your first round of stitches, you can secure the thread or yarn to finish darning. Secure the thread by tying a knot through the last stitch, or by weaving the thread through the item a few more times.  If you decide to make a knot, make sure not to pull on the thread or you may end up with puckering. Also, make sure to tie the knot so that it is on the inside or wrong side of your item. Keep in mind that a knot may feel uncomfortable in the bottom of a pair of socks, so it is best to weave through a few extra times instead. This will be enough to hold the darning in place.