Name/Title
Sock DarnerEntry/Object ID
2025.5.35Description
Item is a wooden sock darner shaped sort of like a mushroom, with a convex top. Sock darners were used to make the darning process easier. During darning, which involves fixing holes in knitted fabric, the sock darner would be placed inside the sock to stretch the fabric firm, making it much easier to mend tears and breakage. This darner is made entirely of wood, with a carved handle secured by glue.Collection
Permanent CollectionLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Egg, DarningNomenclature Sub-Class
Needleworking EquipmentNomenclature Class
Textileworking T&ENomenclature Category
Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials