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Hold any loose loops still with removable markers while you work out what failed.
Before you start: Finish and join crochet
Choose the smallest repair
| What you see | First check | Next action |
|---|---|---|
| A loose tail, fabric still complete | Follow the tail back to its last stitch. | Reweave the available tail along changing directions. |
| An open seam, both edges intact | Count and match the two edges. | Resew the seam through intact loops. |
| A hole with broken strands | Mark every loose loop around the hole. | Stabilize it before deciding whether a patch or reconstruction is possible. |
Resew an intact seam
- Lay the piece flat and put removable markers through the matching edges. Keep the damaged joining thread separate from the fabric yarn.
- Anchor matching yarn through intact stitches beside the opening. Sew through corresponding edge loops without gathering them.
- Overlap the intact part of the seam at both ends. Weave the repair tails into stable stitches, changing direction.
- Open the repaired section to its normal shape and inspect both faces before trimming excess tails.
When to pause
Do not pull on a broken strand to see how far it travels. Crochet can unravel along the working path. If several stitch tops are free, hold them with removable markers or a temporary thread.
Reconstructing a missing stitch needs the original stitch path and intact yarn around it. If you cannot identify those, use a visible patch or seek a textile repairer’s help. The drawing shows an intact-edge seam repair, not a universal repair for a hole.