Darning Kit
Beautiful objects for mending, all designed and hand-crafted in Australia
Your kit comes in a fabric drawstring bag and includes;
A darning mushroom
Handmade in Perth from salvaged timbers, they feature a handle that fits perfectly in your hand, which is hollow for storing needles. It measures 14cm long and 7 cm wide.
A yarn holder
Made in Melbourne from Jarrah veneer. Based on a design handmade by Francie grandma Furl in the 1920s
Darning Wool x 4
Get started straight away with a selection of 2 neutral colours, and 2 brights. From our archive of pure wool yarns.
Darning Needles x 3
In a selection of sizes
Each darning mushroom is unique and may look slightly different to those photographed.
Designs that tread lightly
Every Francie piece is knitted in Melbourne, Australia and Auckland, New Zealand. Our aim is to knit sustainably at every stage of design and production. Find about out more about our approach here.