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NO-SEW KNITTING: 21 STYLISH DESIGNS FOR SEAM-FREE KNITS by Christine Boggis (£17.99, GMC Publications)

We’re all guilty of avoiding sewing up, or leaving it until the last possible moment. After all, the joy of knitting is in the knitting itself! Christine Boggis (editor of ‘Knitting’ magazine and author of ‘JOMO Knits’) knows this feeling well, so has created a selection of beautiful patterns for clothing, accessories and homewares for both adults and children, which don’t require any sewing at all! MR ROGERS’ NEIGHBORHOOD: KNITTING THE NEIGHBORHOOD by The Editors of Sixth&Spring Books (£22.99, Sixth&Spring Books)

Fans of the heartwarming American children’s show ‘Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood’ are going to love this! As well as 24 projects to knit, including a replica of the iconic zippered cardigan, a posable doll with changeable penny loafers and sneakers and a blanket with classic phrases stitched on, this book also includes fun facts and photography from the show and of Fred Rogers himself.

NEAT KNITTING TECHNIQUES: HOW TO CREATE THE PERFECT FINISH by Jo Shaw

(£16.99, The Crowood Press)

This is one volume that should be on every knitter’s bookshelf. Finishing a project, only to notice irregular tension, untidy joins or a too-tight cast-off edge can be disappointing, so this book provides a toolkit of essential skills and solutions to common issues to help you to knit in a neater way. Each technique is illustrated with step-by-step photos, diagrams and straightforward instructions.