Knit Repair
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Knit Repair
Restore, revive and treasure the knitwear you love with knitwear repair expert Alexandra Brinck.
Drawing on years of experience, Alexandra shares the techniques, skills and confidence you need to restore treasured garments and make them last for years to come. Whether you're repairing a cherished heirloom sweater, rescuing a favourite cashmere cardigan, or correcting mistakes in your own knitting projects, this practical handbook will teach you how to achieve professional-quality, almost 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 technique
- Essential knitwear repair and invisible mending skills
- Solutions for holes, tears, snags, worn areas and damaged stitches
- Expert guidance suitable for both beginners and experienced makers
- Techniques to help preserve and care for treasured knitted garments
More than a practical reference, Knit Repair celebrates the mindful, rewarding practice of mending. Alexandra shows how slowing down, repairing by hand and caring for what we already own can be both sustainable and deeply satisfying.
Presented as a stunning tactile paperback with a timeless design, this is a book you'll return to again and again – whether you're learning a new skill, solving a repair challenge, or simply finding inspiration in the art of making things last.
Discover the quiet power of repair and transform the way you care for your knitwear with Knit Repair.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781837835034
Publisher: Quadrille Publishing Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 22 October 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Quadrille Publishing Ltd
Illustration: Full-colour Photography and Illustrations
Contributors:
- Foreword by Clara Parkes
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 160.0mm
Height: 210.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 144
About the Author
Alexandra Brinck (Author)
Alexandra Brinck is a textile designer and repair specialist. Her work focusses on sustainability and mending – from hands-on repair commissions to delivering training programmes for professional repairers as well as running workshops and events for the general public.
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