The answer words to this flat are perfect anagrams - that is, the second word is a direct reversal of the first word. 

I made myself a sweater -

Saw a hole as I looked back.

I tried, at first, to _ _ _ _ _ _,

Then pursued a different tack.

Really, I just _ _ _ _ _ _ with needlework.

I haven't got the knack.

Answer:

 

REKNIT - TINKER

 

Credit:

The Enigma 

July, 2020

A. Chemem