Small holes

Duplicate stitches can also be used when the thread has frayed somewhere and left a small hole, where perhaps only one or two stitches are missing.

How to repair small holes with duplicate stitches:

The technique is the same as described under "duplicate stitches". Where the thread has been broken, the new thread must reconstruct the missing thread and stitch. Follow the same procedure as if the knitting structure were complete, connecting the existing stitches together.

Hide loose ends on the back of the knit so they don't tangle or get in the way while you work.

Use duplicate stitches around the area around the damage to make sure it doesn't unravel later: Start one row below and three stitches to the right of the broken stitch(es) and make regular duplicate stitches. End the row three stitches to the left of where the damage is. Continue up to the next row where the damage is and make duplicate stitches on the row above as well. Make sure this is enough to prevent unraveling by gently stretching the garment in all directions.

Level: intermediate