darning needle

Sock repair implement

A darning needle is a long, thick needle with a large eye, used for mending holes in fabric by weaving thread across the gap.

The large eye accommodates yarn or heavy thread.

Darning needle is also a folk name for a dragonfly, from its slender body resembling the implement.

sewing

thread

Fiber for stitching

stitchThread loop in fabric
mendRestore after damage
repairRestore to working order

patch · hole · sock · sweater · knitwear · wool · yarn · thimble · reweave · worn

craft

embroidery

Decorative stitching on fabric

crochetHooked needle needlework
knittingLoop-based textile making
weavingInterlacing strands into fabric

tapestry · quilting · handiwork · artisan · handmade · stitchery · loom · bobbin · spindle · pincushion

dragonfly

damselfly

Delicate winged pond predator

skimmerSlotted kitchen utensil
hawkerRoving vocal merchant
pondSmall still body

wetland · wings · hover · iridescent · nymph · aquatic · predator · mosquito hawk · compound eyes · wingspan

textile

fabric

Woven or knit material

cottonPlant fiber for textiles
woolSheared animal fiber
linenFlax-derived textile

silk · felt · jersey · twill · herringbone · knit · weave · warp · weft · gauge

Categories

needlesbetweens, sharps, bodkin
pointed thingsspike, knife point, spear point, arrow, dart
sewing suppliesthread, pins, scissors, thimble, pincushion
fiber craftsyarn, wool, cotton, silk, linen
sewing notionspins, thimble, pin cushion, pincushion, thread cutter
crochet suppliescrochet hook, yarn, hooks, stitch markers, hook set

Opposites

needle size and purpose

darning needleembroidery needle

Tool for decorative stitching

sharps · betweens · tapestry needle

insect characteristics

darning needlebumblebee

Large fuzzy stinging insect

butterfly · moth · ladybug · beetle

Family

darn, darned, darns, darner, needle, needles, needled, needling, needlepoint

Familiarity: Top 200,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G