Knit Repair : A comprehensive guide to invisible mending for knitwear - Alexandra Brinck

Knit Repair : A comprehensive guide to invisible mending for knitwear - Alexandra Brinck

Alexandra Brinck

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  • Pages · 144 pages, Full-colour Photography and Illustrations
  • Publication Date · 12/11/2026
  • Genre · Green lifestyle & self-sufficiency
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Restore, revive and treasure the knitwear you love with knitwear repair expert Alexandra Brinck. Drawing on years of professional experience, Alexandra shares the techniques, skills and confidence you need to restore cherished garments and make them last for years to come. "Alexandra's style is instantly recognisable and completely mesmerising, a kind of knitwear-mending witchcraft!" says Ali Clifford of Incredibusy. Bestselling author and Wool Ambassador Clara Parkes adds, "For three quarters of a million fans around the globe, Alexandra Brinck's Instagram channel has been a quiet antidote to a loud and broken world."Whether you're repairing a heirloom sweater, rescuing a favourite cashmere cardigan, or correcting mistakes in your own knitting projects, this practical handbook will teach you how to achieve a professional-quality, invisible repairs that extend the life of your wardrobe and reduce textile waste. Inside you'll discover:Step-by-step photography and clear instructions for every techniqueEssential knitwear repair and invisible mending skillsSolutions for holes, tears, snags, worn areas, dropped stitches and damaged stitchesExpert guidance for both beginners and experienced makersTechniques to help preserve and care for treasured knitted garmentsMore than a practical reference, Knit Repair celebrates the mindful craft of mending. Alexandra shows how slowing down, repairing by hand and caring for can be both satisfying and a simple way to care for the clothes you already own. Whether you're learning your first repair technique or adding to your knitting skills, this beautifully designed handbook will become an indispensable reference you'll return to time and again.

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