The Art of Knitwear Repair, Minttu Wikberg

This book encourages readers to pause before discarding worn garments, inviting them into the restorative and creative practice of mending knitwear. Minttu Wikberg demonstrates a spectrum of repair techniques—from simple darning of socks and patching thin areas, through to more decorative stitches—that allow favourite jumpers, mittens or scarves to be not simply preserved, but transformed. Practical advice on garment care, repurposing yarns, and choosing materials complements repair work; and the book reminds us that sometimes a mended item can feel even more meaningful than when new.

The tone is gentle but deliberate, emphasising the emotional and environmental significance of repair. With photography by the author, layout design that celebrates texture, and creative examples that inspire, the book positions mending as part of a wider movement toward slowing fashion, reducing waste, and cherishing what we already own.

About the Author
Minttu Wikberg is a Finnish knitwear designer and mender known for her work under the name PawlyMade. Her deep understanding of knit structure and her passion for breathing new life into neglected textiles infuses every chapter. Beyond technique, she brings a reflective, sustainable mindset to repair—seeing each stitch not just as fix, but as story and possibility.

Publication date: 2025
Publisher: Cozy Publishing
ISBN: 978-952-7547-70-0