Thursday, May 03, 2012

Custom Knits Accessories Review and Giveaway!


Edited to Add on May 7th: The giveaway is now over and no new entries are being accepted. Thanks to everyone for entering. A winner has been randomly selected.

Hi Knitters,
This is my favorite new book. Really, it is much more than that. It is one of my all-time favorite books. Wendy Bernard, the author of Custom Knits, Custom Knits 2 and now Custom Knits Accessories, has possibly written the perfect book. You can pretty much find out anything you might like to know about how to knit shawls, stoles, scarves, hats, berets, mittens, gloves, socks, and leg warmers right inside this book! 

It is so jam-packed with information about yarns, measurements, formulas for making up your own designs, different styles of each item and more. This is a book that should be in every knitter's library. It is that good. I love Wendy's simple, straightforward explanations of construction. It speaks to me so clearly. She makes everything seem easy and doable and therefore it is. Her Custom Knits and Custom Knits 2 books are staples in my knitting studio. I refer to them all of the time for information.

I reviewed the book in two videos that you see below. Please read below the videos to see how you can win a copy for yourself and for all of the links in this post!








I promise you will love and use this book for years to come. I can't say enough good things about it.

Please leave one comment on this post to enter to win a copy of Custom Accessories by Wendy Bernard. I will be back in a short bit to randomly select a winner. Please leave your email or ravelry id so I can get in touch with you if you win. I will gather your mailing address and pass it on to the publisher to send out your book.

Good luck and let the comments begin!
best, susie

446 comments:

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Anonymous said...

I have no doubt this book is amazing! The first two Custom Knits books are favourites of mine. After a bit of modification planning, I'll be casting for Skinny Empire today. Can't wait to see the new book. Thanks for the giveaway!

Rebecca
Rav ID knittingwithwords

Susie said...

Susie, this book would fit into my collection so wonderfully! I'll cross my fingers! Your review was spot on, too.

I'll be at Md Sheep and Wool this weekend, so maybe I can pick up a copy there? Hope so!

I really love small projects!!

;-)Susie

D said...

This book looks awesome, I'd love to win it!

Jaya said...

looks great! Would love one :)
jayab2@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

I'd love this book! Accessories are my knitting life!

JudyAnn on ravelry.

ScottieGirl Knits said...

Great book, can always use helpful ideas & fun patterns.
Rav~ScottieGirl1

Sue said...

I would love to win this fabulous book.
Alagrneyez@aol.com
Suzi4554 on ravelry.

Anonymous said...

I would love a copy!

Vicki said...

Sounds like another winner from Wendy - I'd love to add it to my collection.

knuts2knit on ravelry

Donita from Michigan said...

I follow your blog regularly. I love to see your projects, esp. socks. I'd love to win a book!

--Donita from Michigan

Jenny said...

I would love to learn more about not only HOW to knit these projects, but the reasoning behind the construction. Thanks for the chance to win! jab03 on ravalry

chevyrell said...

This book is on my must have list!!!

chevyrell said...

oops...this is on my must have list!

chevyrell@yahoo.com

camby said...

I'd love to add it to my library. Thanks for the chance! Camby on ravelry

Jennie said...

I love Wendy's patterns!
(dayartist on ravelry)

jennysue said...

Just what I need! A book to explain the fundamentals and take away some of the mystery. That'll go to the top of my Mothers Day wish list!

jennysue said...

Just what I need, a book to explain the fundamentals and take away some of the mystery. That will be going on the top of my Mothers Day wish list!

JennySue
Yarnvixen on Ravelry

Debbie said...

I would love to win! Debbie H gussek on Ravelry

Anonymous said...

Looks like a fun book! Thanks for the chance to win it. czcestaro @ ravelry

Ann said...

Hi, Thanks for the give away. I do have Wendy's Custom Knits book and this one would be a great addition. Especially if I were to win ;)

Anonymous said...

Sounds like a great resource.

Akann said...

Thanks for the give away. I have Wendy's first Custom Knits and this would be a great addition. Especially if I were to win it ;)

ginad said...

Been reading Wendy's blog for years! Love her other two books so I'm sure this will be just as good! Thanks for the opportunity to win it.

Anonymous said...

Would love to win a copy of this book! Rav id whitsknits

ginad said...

I have been reading Wendy's blog for years now! Love her other two books so I'm sure this will be just as good! Thanks for the opportunity to win this book Susan!
Triknittyacres on Ravelry

ginad said...

Been reading Wendy's blog for years! Love her other two books so I'm sure this will be just as good! Thanks for the opportunity to win it.

Mary P said...

I would love to get this book

Mary P said...

Pick me Pick me
jmpoole@rogers.com

Trina C said...

Thanks for a chance to win this great book. (katrana on Ravelry)

Kathy said...

I have heard so many good things about this book. I would love to win a copy!

kathyg on Ravelry

Anonymous said...

A beginner like me sure could use this type of book.

Peggy Pennie
rppennie@msn.com

Trina C said...

Would love to win this book. Looks like a great addition to my knitting library. (katrana on Ravelry)

Charlotte said...

Ooo! I've wanted to look at the book. It looks fantastic!
My email is yarnsandtales at yahoo dot com

Ruth Colville said...

I am also an accessories knitter. I would love this book...and also to knit Piper's Journey. It looks great on the "model" in the video! Last time I "won" by gifting myself Weekend Hats. I am thinking I will again be a winner no matter how this turns out!!
Ruth

Ruth Colville said...

I am also an accessories knitter. I would love this book...and also to knit Piper's Journey. It looks great on the "model" in the video! Last time I "won" by gifting myself Weekend Hats. I am thinking I will again be a winner no matter how this turns out!!
Ruth

Emma said...

I'd love to have that book. It looks so awesome.
toemma(at)gmail.com

Anonymous said...

I have one word for this book: ooooh. And your videos are so cool!

(ravelry id same as my wordpress name)

:)

Barbara said...

I would love to win this book.

barb.copes@gmail.com

lmm said...

That does look like the greatest book--accessories are my favorite things to knit! (lmmwi on Ravelry)Thanks for the chance to win it.

Donna said...

I like the variety she has in the book , it seem like there everthing for everbody.
thank for share the with us
Donna
lefthand47@bellsouth.net

Anonymous said...

This would be a great book to add to my collection! (katepwe on Ravelry)

Rebekah said...

Would love to own a copy! Thanks for hosting. Ravelry ID: needlestohook

sharon said...

Sounds like a great book. Add my name to the drawing.

Sharon
craftysbs@juno.com

suzyarn said...

I love Custom Knits and 'Accessories' has to be just as good. suzyarn on ravelry.

Naycha said...

I am always trying to design my own knit accessories and they NEVER turn out. I would love a copy of this book. Maybe with Wendy's help, I could actually design and knit my own creations!

Nancy said...

Sounds like a great aide for a beginning designer.
Thank you for the chance to win.

Nancy said...

Sounds like a great book. Thanks for the chance to win.

Armida said...

I just seen this book yesterday online and it looks great!! Thank you for the opportunity to win it!

Raili
Armida21 on Ravelry

Lynn said...

Accessories are the main focus of my charitable work, so I'm very interested!
--flowerdancer on Ravelry

Bethany said...

Love your blog - and Wendy's! And her first book! Would love to win this!
chathamgrad on Rav

Enid said...

I really enjoy Wendy Bernard's designs and am looking forward to checking out Custom Knits Accessories. RavID: enidb

jessicaandchucky said...

I would love a copy if this book to learn about shawl construction!!! Thanks for the chance!

jessicaandchucky said...

I would love to check out this book to learn about shawl construction!!!

Mary Marriner said...

Love, love, love accessories! You can never learn enough about each item and how to make them. I am learning lace shawls as we speak! Would love this book!

Mary

mmarriner@comcast.net

Mary S. said...

Hey Susie:) Thanks for your video posts...always nice to see your pretty and friendly face:)

I too am an ACCESSORIES JUNKY...and would love to explore this book further by WINNING it lol.

Thanks again,
Mary
maryspetals@rogers.com

Savannagal said...

Thanks for another terrific giveaway. It looks like a really useful and enjoyable book.

Unknown said...

Great book recommendation! I'll be checking it out, either way.

cgurga@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

So awesome! My rav I'd is samantharenae01

DebrafromMD said...

i'm an accessory knitter too! I didn't know there was a name for this.

schwip said...

Looks like an awesome book. I need a good accessories book in my collection.

schwipknits@gmail.com
schwip23 on Ravelry

Anonymous said...

I love Wendy's patterns! Thank you for sharing!
(charliesmomma on Ravelry)

Anonymous said...

Love Wendy! Thanks for sharing!!
charliesmomma on Rav

Ana said...

I would consider winning this book the best of Mother's Day presents! And it would complete my Custom Knits Triplicate set.

Mama H said...

Fun fun fun! I would love it! MamaH on Ravelry

Mama H said...

It seems I am always knitting for everyone else... it would be good to figure out how to do so better! MamaH on Ravelry

Jennifer R. said...

It looks like a great book! Thank you for the opportunity to win. RavID - jaydawnrn

Theresa said...

Would absolutely love this book! Thanks for the giveaway.

starrynight11 on rav

Theresa said...

Would absolutely love this book! Thanks for the giveaway!

starrynight11 on rav

Amy said...

I love the Custom Knits books, too. I hope I am picked!

Erica said...

Would love to get my hands on that book! Thanks for the chance to win it! (nittykat on ravelry)

debd94 said...

Thank you for the giveaway.

Pam said...

Anything you suggest, I am all about. Thanks for keeping us well informed. You are the best.

PS You look great as a brunette!

Sarah said...

Sounds like a fantastic book. Please count me in :)

Sarah said...

Sounds like a great book, please count me in :)

stefani said...

Thanks for the chance to win such a great book. :-)

dreamsofnyssa on Ravelry

Anonymous said...

Looks like a great book! Rebekah@scruffian.com

Joanie said...

I'd love to be the winner of this book. bikerbabe on rav

Kate said...

Looks like a super fun book!
kate

Velda said...

I love your blog! It has fueled my passion for knitting and your books have inspired me to not be afraid to try knew things. Your videos have helped me so much. This is the first time I've left a comment on a blog so maybe I'll have beginers luck.

TerriSue said...

i'm going to let my husband know about this book. with mother's day coming up you never know. unless by some wild chance i win. thank you so much for doing this giveaway susan. you are always so generous.
lovebirdmom at gmail dot com

Kim said...

Ooooo this book looks wonderful! Hope I win! :)

BCGramma said...

What a great book. I took a peek on Amazon and it certainly seems to be a wonderful addition to the knitting library.
Thank you for the chance to win a copy.

Nicole said...

Thanks for the review & giveaway opportunity. Love keeping up with your blog!( espo on Rav )

BCGramma said...

What a great book. I took a peek on Amazon and it certainly seems to be a wonderful addition to the knitting library.
Thank you for the chance to win a copy.

Michelle Martino said...

Thanks for the chance to win! xoxoxoxo keeping my fingers crossed! antmegmmm@verizon.net

Dawn said...

I would love this book! Thanks for the chance (knittedhat on ravelry)

Anonymous said...

The book sounds amazing. I love that I can use this book to make my own patterns!! Thanks for the opportunity to win.

Nicole
Nicoleu0206@gmail.com


!susan

said...

Thank you for your wonderful giveaways.

I want to thank you for your instructional videos. ALthough I have knitted for years, I was not able to find my way through the kitchner stitch until I saw you talking yourself through it. Thank you from one who is kitchner challenged.
hope to win
susus from ravelry


!susan

said...

Thank you for your wonderful giveaways.

I want to thank you for your instructional videos. ALthough I have knitted for years, I was not able to find my way through the kitchner stitch until I saw you talking yourself through it.

kitchner challenged

susus from ravelry

Abby said...

I love Wendy's books! It would be great to win this one!

AbbyEBee on Ravelry

Anonymous said...

I'd love a copy of the book. She's a great author it would be a big help to me!

ravelry; fiberpassionluv

Meg said...

Oh, I'd love to win this book! I've been doing more designing of small items lately and it would help.

Linda said...

This looks like a really nice book. ljgreenlaw on ravelry

Anonymous said...

Looks great! MelSparks on ralvery

jenbrook96 said...

I love Wendy's The Custom Knits books, so I can't wait to check this one out!

jenbrook96 on Ravelry

Ellen Bishop said...

Susan, I would love! The older I get the more I love accessories!!! Rav: EllenLBishop

Ellen Bishop said...

Susan, I would love! The older I get the more I love accessories!!! Rav: EllenLBishop

Anonymous said...

Looks like a great book - Wendy does not disappoint! Thank you for the opportunity to win it! (GMaggie on Ravelry)

Anonymous said...

Looks like a great book to add to the knitting library!

Lee (mamagiff on ravelry)

Carol A. Shver said...

WOW! Just going by what you said about it, this book sounds WONDERFUL!! Coming from someone who I consider to be a "Pro-Knitter" I am excited about it! Thanks for the heads-up.
-Carol
(mom7plus on Ravelry)

Anonymous said...

Thanks for the opportunity to win such a fabulous book! I look forward to reading about all your recommendations!

Jennifer
jenb69 on ravelry

Hannah said...

I love books with knitting recipes! hannahmahler on Ravelry

Anonymous said...

Oh, I love Wendy's books. I'd love to have this one.

Anonymous said...

Thanks for hosting another great giveaway! I would love to add this book to my library!

Christine, rav ID zoeynicole

Pat said...

The book sounds great! Pick me! Pick me!

Anonymous said...

I'd love to have a copy of this book! I've been a Wendy fan since you guys did the sweater knitalong.

Sarah
(SarahLiz82@aol.com)

Maureen said...

I love quick to knit projects. Sounds like a great book. (momr75 on rav)

Anonymous said...

I'd love to win a copy of the book! I've been a Wendy fan since you guys did the sweater knitalong.

Sarah
(SarahLiz82)

adodds said...

Sometimes I think I like knitting books as much as knitting. I also follow Knit and Tonic. Thanks for the giveaway. Skibum on Rav

Hannah said...

I love books with knitting recipes! hannahmahler on Ravelry. Thanks for the fun give away!

Hannah Boyd said...

Sounds like a book I would love!! Thanks for the giveaway! Purlbuckeye on Ravelry

Unknown said...

This sounds like a fantastic book!!

Jesse
(oocha on Rav)

Anonymous said...

Please, ma'am, I would really like to win this book. Thank you, random generator.

Anonymous said...

Please, ma'am, I would love to win this book. Thank you, random generator.

katie said...

that book looks great! I'd love to have a copy!

Anonymous said...

I really want this book. I've had Custom Knits on my must buy list forever now. I should really get on that. Thanks for the giveaway.

rav id: lochknitsmonster

Unknown said...

I would love this, and I'm also a fellow Madison knitter! Emmajoyce34@gmail.com

Unknown said...

Would love to win a copy! It'd be nice to ad to my knitting library. I'm a Madison knitter, too!
emmajoyce34@gmail.com

Unknown said...

Would love to win this to ad to my knitting library! I'm a Madison knitter, as well :)
emmajoyce34@gmail.com

MarieAnge said...

Loved your vids! :)

It definitely seems to be a book I'd love to add to my small shelf of knitting books.

Thank you for hosting the giveaway :)

MariAngel (rav id)

mhchong said...

Hi Susie, I'd love to win this book. Love Wendy's Custom Knits books. Thanks for the chance!

mhchong@aol.com
mhchong on Ravelry

ThatCleverClementine said...

The book looks terrific, thanks for the giveaway opportunity!

(MsVicki on Rav)

pat said...

I don't think I could do a sweater but my goodness I can manage an accessory or 2 or 3! Thanks for the chance.

Zytigg said...

These sound like fun books I'd love to win one. Zytigg on Ravelry

Anonymous said...

I would love to look inside this book, it looks great! I've been wanting to knit my DM a pair of legwarmers, so this book just might do the trick! Thanks for the chance!
- treblemaker in Ravelry :)

donnadb said...

I love Custom Knits! So excited to hear about this new volume!

emilou said...

Lovely!

emily.gunyou.halaas@gmail.com

Deborah said...

It sounds like a great book. Thanks for offering it!
DeborahSW on Ravelry

Anonymous said...

Can't wait to give this book a try!!

Anonymous said...

Can't wait to give this one a try!!

Kimberlie Ott said...

That was a wonderful book review :) I would love to have a copy , thanks for the opportunity :) Tenspotts@aol.com

Kimberlie Ott said...

That was a wonderful book review :) I would love to have a copy , thanks for the opportunity :) Tenspotts@aol.com

fionafae said...

Oh my. I love Wendy's patterns so much!
fionafae at gmail dot com

Anonymous said...

I have Wendy's other two books, and this one looks fantastic too. Thanks for the opportunity to win it :) My ravelry name is francine.

Anonymous said...

This book sounds great! Would love to get a copy. Thank you for having this giveaway.


Ravelry ID: SilBell

Have a great weekend!

Ciao!

Marilyn said...

I have Wendy's first book and I'd love this one. Thanks for the chance to win!
marilynknits on Ravelry

Diane said...

This book could take me to the next level of knitting. I've taught myself almost everything I know through your books. Creating my own patterns would be fantastic!

dianea19 on Ravelry!

Diane said...

This book could take me to the next level of knitting. I've taught myself almost everything I know through your books. Creating my own patterns would be fantastic!

dianea19 on Ravelry!

Diane said...

This book could take me to the next level of knitting. I've taught myself almost everything I know through your books. Creating my own patterns would be fantastic!

dianea19 on Ravelry!

Giusy Jdeebella said...

oh wow! i adore her books!! thank you for this contest, I'm bubi-knits on raverly! hope to win! :-)
giodibi (@) gmail.com

Laura L. S. said...

Would love this one!

Eremophila said...

It sounds like such a great book. Thanks!

Eremophila is my ravID

Donnaj said...

One comment.

onescrappychick said...

Thanks for the generous giveaway.

justplainbeth on Ravelry

Anonymous said...

I am an accessory girl too! Would love to have this book!
nanacusker on rav

christine m. said...

went to the amazon link... and have to say, you are right!

Anonymous said...

Another book to win, small projects maybe I could finish one.

cguard (on rav) said...

sounds like a must have for the book shelf - me please

cguard (on rav) said...

sounds like a must have for the book shelf- me please-

Robin said...

Custom Knits one and two are well used in my home- my DD have written their initials on the patterns they want me to make for them. This new book will round out my collection of Wendy B books.

Jen said...

I already have her Custom Knits book and would be thrilled to have this one too. Seejennyknit on ravelry
Thanks!

Marta said...

I love Wendy's blog (and yours!), and her Custom Knits books are invaluable. I'd love to add this to my collection! Thanks for the great giveaway!

winsome said...

Cute video! You are so natural and down to earth! The book looks great. I too would love to make the red shawl.
Thanks.

xMeePx said...

After getting the preview, I'm hooked. I own both Custom Knits and Custom Knits 2, now this new book is all that's missing to complete my collection!

xMeePx said...

After looking through the preview, I'm hooked. I already own Custom Knits and Custom Knits 2, so this would be a great addition to complete my collection!

amyroz said...

Love it! amyroz@hotmail.com

Turner said...

This sounds like an amazing resource and I'm totally inspired already! Thanks for the giveaway opportunity!!

(Knitnoir on Ravelry)

lilpixie said...

I would love, love, love to add this one to my collection.

Alexis said...

I can't wait to see this book!

Ravelry: Fondlingfiber

alyddall said...

Someday I will win a giveaway! alyddall on ravelry.

Thanks!

Suzanne said...

Thanks for a such a great review and for so conscientiously sharing it. Video review are fun!

josephine said...

I love making knitted accessories, especially as gifts. Thank you Susan!
Ravelry:jamf

teabird said...

I'd love to win the - thank you! teabird on Ravelry.

Susan said...

Would love to own this book. Very much enjoy her blog and of course, your's Susan. Thank you for the give away!
Rav id: Suuzzeeq

tothfamily25 said...

I would love to give these projects a try. Perfect for small projects

Anonymous said...

It looks like a GREAT book to have. It would be a nice addition to my knitting library!

knitting1085@yahoo.com

chocolate river alpacas said...

Okay, I am throwing my name in to win such a wonderful book.

Anonymous said...

I have room on my bookshelf for such a special book. :) samm@ravelry.com

Veganrocks said...

I would LOVE this book!!!

Veganrocks said...

I would LOVE this book!

Paula Bannon said...

This looks like an amazing book. I'd love to win it!

messiahkitty on Ravelry

Anonymous said...

I checked it out on Amazon and it looks lovely. Fingers crossed. :)

Diane said...

Hi Susan, sounds like a great book I would love to add to my library.

Thanks - Diane
Rav id: zoohouse10

Diane said...

Hi Susan, sounds like a great book I would love to add to my library.

Thanks - Diane
Rav id: zoohouse10

Naomi said...

Hope I am not too late! Great review of the book.
On a side note, I am knitting the sock monkey from your book Itty-Bitty Toys. :)

cocoavanilla on Raverly

Rebecca said...

Sounds like a fantastic book! I'd love for it to wing my way :)

rav ID: Klevitan17

Unknown said...

Looks like a great book.

Anonymous said...

Love it! Great post and knit and tonic is now on my fav list as well! Rav I'd JodeJ. Thank you!

Unknown said...

Wow! Lots of comments. It would be great to win this book.
:-)

Sandra Thomas said...

Would love this book :) I've never knitted so much in my life since following your blog :)

(caitlinsmum on RAV)

Anonymous said...

The book sounds great - I would love to add it to my collection.
Donna in VT
drgoad@hotmail.com

Anonymous said...

That looks like a great book! I love to knit accessories, too!

keppig on ravelry

Kate (KnitsInClass) said...

Thanks for another wonderful giveaway - I would love to add this book to my collection!
knitsinclass on Ravelry

Knit and Purl Mama said...

What a great book!

Thanks for the giveaway!

Knitpurlmama (Ravelry)

Teresa said...

Love Knit & Tonic - would love the book!

Phyllis said...

I have Wendy's other two books and find them very helpful. Would like to add this one to my book stash.

~yolanda said...

This sounds like such a great book! I would love to have a copy and design some of my own projects.

My ravelry id is yolandamarie

Anonymous said...

I would love it! Seems like a very good book. Thank you for the chance to win :)

(Phoebe25 on Rav)

Leslie said...

Love Wendy's other books, so I'm sure I'd love this one too.

Zenitude said...

Great giveaway Susan! I had a good time reading her blog today. Her books would be a wonderful addition to my knitting library!
Rav: zenitude

mountain girl said...

I'd love to win! This book looks like so much fun!
mia@pocoleon.com

Lucy said...

Awesome giveaway!

Maureen said...

Looks like a great book would love to win it!


acornknitster @ ravelery

Jennifer said...

What a neat book! I'd love a copy! Pick me! Pick me!

NotoriousJWC on ravelry

Jennifer said...

What a great book! I'd love a copy! Pick me! Pick me!


NotoriousJWC on Ravelry

Jennifer said...

What a neat book! I'd love a copy! Pick me! Pick me!

NotoriousJWC on ravelry

Kathy said...

I would love to add this book to my collection, hope this post is not to late to enter! You are so kind to have these wonderful treats for us! Thank you!
raverly info
crazyforsocks128

Colleen said...

Pick me! Pick me!

Colleen said...

Pick me! Pick me!

Marti said...

Another great book that I would love to own. Wendy is so awesome :-) madmartiknits on rav

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