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  • Publisher: Search Press
  • Edition: BB Hardback
  • Publication: 13 June 2025
  • ISBN 13/EAN: 9781800922600
  • Stock: Not Yet Published
  • Size: 127x180 mm
  • Pages: 160
  • RRP: £9.99
  • Series: The Companion Series

The Knitting Companion

£9.99

by Morgane Mathieu

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Book Description

The practical, pocket-sized manual that every knitter needs, from Morgane Mathieu of popular knitting blog ‘Trust the Mojo’.

From casting on to casting off, The Knitting Companion is your indispensable guide to mastering the art of knitting. This comprehensive mini guide is packed with clear instructions and beautiful photographs, making it perfect for both beginners and experienced knitters.

This gorgeous little book contains tips, techniques and trusted advice on everything from reading a yarn label and choosing your needles to adapting a pattern and picking up stitches. Whether you are knitting your first project or your fiftieth, this comprehensive mini guide is a treasure trove of knowledge, perfect for dipping in and out of for quick reference.

Inside you'll find:

  • A comprehensive introduction to knitting essentials: learn about yarn types, needle sizes and other equipment you'll need to get started.
  • A step-by-step guide to knitting techniques: discover essential stitches, increases, decreases and finishing techniques, all illustrated with clear diagrams and photographs.
  • Expert advice on reading knitting charts: understand pattern symbols and how to follow knitting charts with ease.
  • Tips for choosing the right yarn and needles: learn how to select the perfect yarn and needles for your project, ensuring a successful outcome.
  • Guidance on adapting patterns: discover how to customize patterns to fit your preferences and create one-of-a-kind pieces.

The Knitting Companion is the perfect resource to help you achieve your knitting goals. With its user-friendly format and expert advice, this book is a must-have for any knitter's library.

A translation of the popular title from French knitting author Morgane Mathieu of the blog 'Trust the Mojo'.

Table of Contents

Introduction

PART ONE: What you need
Reading a yarn label
Yarns
Needles
Other equipment

PART TWO: Choosing a make
Reading a chart
The tension (gauge) swatch
Choosing the right size
Choosing your yarn
Different types of construction
Adapting a pattern

PART THREE: Knitting techniques
Casting on
The stitches
How to hold the yarn and needles
The first row
Changing yarn
Casting (binding) off
Increases and decreases
Slipped stitches
Twisted stitches
Troubleshooting common errors

PART FOUR: Finishing and sewing together
Blocking
Seams
Which seam to choose
Picking up stitches
Buttonholes
Weaving in yarn tails

Appendix
Acknowledgements and publication information

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About the Author

About Morgane Mathieu

Morgane Mathieu is a knitting designer based in Paris, France. She is the founder of the Trust the Mojo website (www.trustthemojo.com), where she sells her designs and shares her knitting know-how in the form of colourful patterns and tutorials.

After training as a textile designer and a leather-crafter, Morgane gravitated towards knitting, her lifelong passion. In 2013 she created her first collection for We Are Knitters, which led to a long-term collaboration. Over the years, she has partnered with many yarn brands, including Katia Yarns and Phildar.

Find Morgane on Instagram: @trustthemojo

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