Abstract: An apparatus for eliminating misaligned rows when securing edges of knitted panels together by securing edges of a pair of panels being darned. The apparatus comprises a first member and a second member each having a handle portion on a first end and a jaw portion on an opposite end. A securing means engaging such first member and such second member intermediate each end thereof for securing such second member to such first member. An aperture is formed through a jaw portion of one of first member and second member and a post member extends outwardly from an inner surface of an opposite one of first member and second member. The post member is disposed to extend through the aperture for securing the panels. A biasing means is engageable with the handle portion of such first member and such second member for biasing the apparatus in a closed position.