Hi Knitters,I am a longtime fan of Wendy Bernard. Sometimes you find a designer that just clicks with your own thought process and Wendy is that person for me. I read her writing and patterns and I get her intentions so clearly. I have learned so much about sweater knitting from her, especially over the last year or two.
With that in mind, I want to share with you her second book, Custom Knits 2. It is an extension of her first book, Custom Knits, with even more technique and guidance packed in. Custom Knits 2 was released this past October and it is an excellent pattern book but even more so it is an excellent resource book for customizing your sweaters. The book is fun to look at but it is one that you need to actually sit down and read thoroughly. Custom Knits 2 has a ton of instructional tutorial-like information that benefits any sweater knitter from beginner to advanced.
Here are the various topics addressed in Custom Knits 2:
Preplanning for your sweater
Simple alterations and add-ons
Converting patterns to fit men, women and children
Tailored raglans
Substituting yarns, gauge and stitch patterns
Starting from scratch
Starting from Scratch is my favorite section in both of Wendy's books. This is where she provides a formula for making your own sweater from scratch. Her formulas really work as I have used them before and I will be using the one in this new book to make a top-down yoked cardigan very soon. I have big plans for this.
Anyway, please check out these links to get some great information about this book:
Click here for Wendy's guest blog post on the STC Craft blog - a great interview where Wendy answers all of your questions.
Click here to see the Knit and Tonic Ravelry forum group where Wendy will soon host a knitalong for her new book. This group has over 2,000 members!
I simply love Wendy's easy, casual style, her clearly written patterns and formulas for sweater knitting and her blog. I think you will, too. I basically recommend everything to do with Wendy. She's a good one.
If you would like to win a copy of Wendy's new book, Custom Knits 2, please leave one comment on this blog post. Please leave your email address or your Ravelry ID in your comment so I can get in touch with you if you win. I will be back in a few days to select a winner.
Good luck if you enter.
best, susie
264 comments:
«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 264 of 264I would love to win this lovely giveaway!
teresanasci on ravelry
teresanasci@gmail.com
Excited at the thought of possibly winning CK2. I love Custom Knits and reread it often. I'm bikerbabe on ravelry.
Hi there... 19vesperstreet in Ravelry. I have the first book and use it often. I urge friends to check it out. I would cherish volume two. I promise. Smiles
Looks like a beautiful book! (lindajeanne on Ravelry)
What a fantastic giveaway! Love this book.
Rav ID: MisMoo
I would love to win this book!
Rav: boilerup
I would love a copy! Thanks!
KLCknit on Ravelry
I have her first book & love it!
StephCat
Oh I would love this book! The first one is always in use at my house, I've learned so much from it.
-Jessica, RAV ID: MonkeyButtBabies
This book looks incredibly interesting and helpful! Thanks for the giveaway!
-crhorn on Ravelry
What a beautiful book! I would love to win a copy. Thank you. HollyBerries
What a lovely book! Would love to win a copy. Thank you.
HollyBerries
This book looks great! Will definitely check it out.
mkrids on Ravelry
Love Wendy and I would love to win her book! Thanks.
I would love to win. Thanks for the opportunity. Melanie1 on revelry.
Awesome give away..maybe this book would give me courage to start an original sweater!
Cindy
arrowfeather on Ravelry
This looks like another wonderful book from Wendy! Thanks for the great book review and a chance to win one.
the1jennylynn@gmail.com
Loved the first book, I'm sure the second will surpass it!!!
This looks like a great book!
ikkinlala AT yahoo DOT ca
Looks like an awesome book. Would be great to win a copy.
rav ID: plashus
I had to take a peek at Custom Knits 2 when I saw it at Barnes & Noble. Ooh, yes I'd love add that to my Knitting Library. Right next to Custom Knits 1!
Pick me!Pick me! I would loovve a copy of this book. rav id mamamarz
This looks like a great book.
esin on rav
This looks like such a great book! Rebekah@scruffian.com
This looks like such a great book. Rebekah@scruffian,com
Looks like a great book to add to the knitting library! I'd love to win!!!
mamagiff on rav
This book looks wonderful- inspirational and useable. I would love to jump the hurdle of knitting for others to actually be brave enough to knit for myself.
I read KnitandTonic regularly, and I would love to win a copy of Wendy's new book. edatrium@aol.com
I loved the first book having the second to make the set would be awesome.
I'd love to have a copy of Custom Knits 2 to go with my custom Knits..currently I'm working on the Indigo Jacket. Love this book.
Would love to win a copy! Great book!
SmallCreation on Ravlery
Beautiful patterns!
Shannon
smdechant@gmail.com
Beautiful patterns!
Shannon
smdechant@gmail.com
I just reserved this book at my library because I found Wendy's first book so good.
wil4ds on Ravelry.
Oh this Custom Knit book looks wonderful!
tcufrogrn
I'm a big fan of Wendy and have been reading her blog for ages. I'd love to win the book!
I dont follow directions well ... I'm AmiP on Ravelry.
Would love a copy of this book, as I am very interested in sweater construction!
I love her (and your) designs! Love to win a copy--a birthday present for me :-)
princesspeanutsmommy@gmail.com
Beautiful book! And I'm always on the lookout for sweater 'recipes' and this one promises much.
Thank you for the giveaway.
MariAngel (rav id)
WOW! I love the raglan you and Wendy worked together. Hopefully there is another one soon!
Yay another giveaway. Would LOVE to get the book. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for the opportunity.
indykrs on Ravelry
oooh, i especially love the blithe tee and the flannel jacket - so cute!
I have Wendy's first book, and it's great! I'm planning on making it a goal to knit myself some sweaters in the new year, so this book would be perfect to have. Thanks for another fun giveaway!!
Armida21 (Rav id)
vintage.style@ymail.com
PLease pick me!
email: scrappnb@yahoo.com
rav: mamacass
Wendy's designs are great - would love to win!
Another great giveaway! Thank you!
I love Wendy's lace book but don't have this one or the first one.
knittingrandma on ravelry
Thanks for the giveaway!
robear529(at)yahoo(dot)com
I love this book. Please pick me :)
I am Bluejeanz on Ravelry.
That is an awesome book and would love a copy!
fiberpassionluv
I would love a copy of this awesome book!
fiberpassionluv
I love her work and almost just bought this book. What a talented lady.
Looks like the perfect book for me, I'm a sweater novice and need to gain confidence with the process! amyz on ravelry
I would love a copy of this book!
amyz on ravelry
Would love to win!
Pick Me! I wanna try knitting a sweater....last time was disaster.
email: lisaromero@gmail.com
Pick me! I want to knit a sweater....last time was disaster.
The book looks amazing! I would love to win a copy!
kathyg on Ravelry
Loved the first book! I would be thrilled to win this!
greyowl (ravelry id)
Love all things top down and seamless!
I am just learning to knit through the Craftsy videos, and lovin it. I would love to win the book. My Ravelry ID is zoegirl77 :)
I would absolutely love a copy of this book! Good luck to everyone!
Ravelry ID - hnlafever1
Oooh, lovely! Count me in!
Ooooh, lovely! Count me in!
My email is mia@pocoleon.com.
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