Completing a project, only to discover irregular tension, untidy joins or a tight cast off can be disheartening and ruin the look of a knitted piece. Neat Knitting Techniques provides a toolkit of essential skills and solutions to common issues, helping you knit in a neater way.
Step-by-step photos, diagrams and straightforward instructions illustrate each technique, and three full knitting patterns encourage you to put your skills into practice.

Jo Shaw is a knitwear designer and has a Level 3 City and Guilds in Hand Knit Textiles. She regularly teaches knitting workshops on a variety of topics from socks to colourwork.