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:
1 – 200 of 264 Newer› Newest»Oh, so excited this is out! I love the first one and look through it all the time (haven't knit anything from it yet). :)
Wow! I don't think I've ever managed to comment first before! I would love to win a copy of this book. :)
~ Paula
messiahkitty on Ravelry
I ole Custon Knits, and can't wait to see this one.
I would love to get my hands on CK2 - I don't own CK1 but it has been really recommended to me. I keep thinking I need to pick up a copy! Who knows, maybe I'll win one! I am Hannahbelle on Ravelry and Bellepoint on Twitter.
I loved Custom Knits #1 and can't wait to play with CK2. Many thanks,
ditetre(at)mac(dot)com
I have already fallen in love with "Ribbon" from CK2, and it looks like there's much more to adore - would love to have my very own copy!
Rav ID: eledixon
Looks like a great book! Thanks for the giveaway!
This looks like a great book! Thanks for the chance to win.
Thanks for this opportunity! I am fairly new to hand knitting. My interest began last year when I finally had a grand daughter to knit for. Now that I am getting hooked on knitting, I really need to learn more and try more techniques. I haven't checked out your links yet but will certainly do that as soon as I finish here. I want to smother myself in knitting.
I own Wendy's first book. The patterns in this one seem much more wearable to me (I'm 59). Love her style. Thanks for the chance to win her book, Susan.
Karen
karenbudnick@gmail.com
Looks like a super book! Thanks for the chance to win :-)
Ravelry ID: oddaud
Wow...I had to come back to say thank you for the Raveley link! I didn't know about it before.
Wow...I had to come back to say thank you for the Raveley link! I didn't know about it before.
I looked at the patterns in CK's2 I would love to win this book.I enjoy every book I have.
rinebird on Rav
rinebird@gmail.com
Waaaaaant. I have the first Custom Knits book and I absolutely adore it. I'd love the second and if I don't win, it's definitely going on my Christmas/birthday list. (email is bsveum AT gmail DOT com; stitchbrinnstitch on ravelry.)
I've been meaning to pick up a copy of this book. Thanks for the review and the giveaway.
lochknitsmonster on rav
The first Custom Knits book is a prominent edition in my library, and I know the second book is a must-have as well.
Rav: enidb
I've been meaning to pick up a copy of this book. Thanks for the review and the giveaway.
Lochknitsmonster on rav
I was delighted to meet you yesterday, Susie, and I happily put my name in the drawing.
Ravelry ID: mezgam
amberreunion.blogspot.com
Am very excited about this giveaway, thanks for the opportunity!
MsVicki/rav
What a cool book.
Gathersnomoss
Lovely!
memphisholli on Ravelry
I am still new to knitting and would love to add Custom Knits 2 to my stash. :)
When you weed out duplicate and triplicate comments, do you totally ban the offender from the giveaway? The rules do specifically say "ONE COMMENT". Not naming any names her, but just look up a comment and/or two before this one.
Thank you for this opportunity! I did not know this designer( i'm a french knitter, living In paris), but i've checked on Ravelry, So lovely!
Love the first book! Can't wait to find out I've won this book for my knitting library. ;-)
I am knit-n-crochet on Ravelry.
I just finished my first top for me and am now ready to make a sweater. Sounds like this would be the perfect book to get me started since I have yet to find the pattern that matches what I want to make :)
hphillips on Ravelry
So excited to see this book! Looks like a great one. And thanks for the giveaway!
Rav ID: loveelamb
I am excited to see Wendy's new patterns!
Moniquew (ravelry)
That looks like a neat book! (Aberdonian on Rav)
I loved having Wendy co-host the Easy Top-Down Raglan KAL, and I think this book will be just as enjoyable. Thanks for the opportunity!
Jennie
rav name dayartist
I have the first book that I still need to knit something out of but no reason not to have both books. I love both of your blogs.
Elise
knittingknot on Ravelry
Super excited for CK2! I adore the first book, which is one of my favorites. I'm "writingmom" on ravelry!
Thanks for the giveaway!
The book looks terrific!
would LOVE to add this to my library... her first one was quite a lesson on design and took the fear out of sweaters for me! I just love her & her funny blog!
Oh, I would love to win this!
joannelong74 AT gmail DOT com
Own & love the first one, would love to get my hands on this as well!
Love the Bijou pattern! It would be awesome to win this book!
walknknit on ravelry
walknknit at gmail dot com
Whoo Hoo! I'd love this book, cuz I have the 1st one, but can't quite swing the price of the second. It sure would be nice!
Ravelry I D MrDarcyisGreat
I would love to win this book! Thanks for the wonderful opportunity, Susan!
My rav id is purplemama.
Ooo! Pick me!
Rav ID emilou
I would love to have this book. Why is there always so much to knit and so little time?
I have to agree with everyone, it looks like a great book.
I would love to win this book! It is already on my Christmas wish list! Thanks for the opportunity to win. ravid: meganwilliams
I would love this book!
knitterlydesigns on Ravelry
I was looking at this book in the book store I meet my knitting group at. I really liked it and thought I would maybe purchase the book the following week. But little did I know that I would be giving birth to my daughter only two days later (and nearly six weeks early!). So ... I would love to win a copy!
Rav ID: valeriechristine
I love the first book and go back to it all of the time. Can't wait to see the patterns in the new one. Would love to win!
katbetty on Ravelry
Wow! I'd love to win this book! I loved the first book!
Sara in Platteville
Survivor on Rav
I love the first book - would love to have the second!
AbbyEBee on ravelry
I own the first custom knits book and would love to get my hands on this one too.
Catiecat on Ravelry
I've made two sweaters from the first Custom Knits book and can't wait to see this one. Thanks for the opportunity! Dana (Wordpurler on Rav)
I have Wendy's first book. This one looks great too. Thanks for the chance to win!
marilynknits on Ravelry
Would love to read this book. I'm always having to alter patterns to fit me, and I would love to know how to do it "right".
I borrowed this book from the library to check it out (no pun intended) and it blew me away. If I don't win here, will have to buy it SOON.
Knittingwithwords on Ravelry
I also love her!
Nanda on ravelry
I am loving the Eyelet Cardi and the Favorite Hoodie. It looks like another hit.
rav id: laureni526
Would be exciting to win!
rav id: valeriebee
Thanks for the great giveaway! I would love to try to customize my knitting.
Wahoo! I loved her first book, so having her second would be delightful!
I've been following, and enjoying, Wendy's slightly tangental take on knitting and the world for about a year!
I have been knitting for years, but still have yet to make a sweater! Would love to win this book.
alyddall on ravelry.
Fun book-- uptoypartATgmail.com
Thank you for this chance. I Have her first book and love it. This book is on my Christmas wish list.
I am lincannon@comcast.net
On Ravelry I am knitclicketyclack
thanks!
tyeatts
maddgriffsmom@gmail.com
I love Wendy Bernards designs! I would love a copy of her book!
Hipknittingmama
I love knitandtonic.com and her first book! I hope I win!
ravelry id: tamb
I love the Flannel Jacket pattern and it would make a great addition to my wardrobe..... Favorite Hoody would suit my daughter to a t. I'd love to win!
I enjoy following Wendy's blog. I would be honored to be the winner of your giveaway. Thanks!
rmvandy on Ravelry
Love to have a copy of this book!
Rav: zenitude
Oooo, I'd love to win that!
sherralandmax@yahoo.com
I was just researching books on sweater construction!
Cassie
cassieknits4@yahoo.com
-or-
cassieknits on Ravelry
I love the first Custom Knits book. I first checked it out from the library, but when I discovered how much helpful information it contained I had to buy a copy for myself. I can't wait to crack open #2!
monikita45 at hotmail dot com
monikita on Ravelry
I've been avoiding doing sweaters for the fear they will not fit nicely -- custom has a nice ring to it!
Melissa N (m_melnychuk(at)yahoo.com)
Oh to win would be fantastic.
trwhip on Ravelry
What a great resource! I would love to win a copy.
Wow! This is a must-have book! I want to be able to re-work patterns or design sweaters myself for my 2 boys, Sam (6) and Eli (4). They are thin and small and hard to fit. Thanks for the information!
jennifer
jenb69 on ravelry
Would love to have Custom Knits.
I love Wendy's designs and her blog! Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy of her new book - I'm crossing my fingers!
I loved Custom Knits 1! She really made everything so clear in her first book, I finally understood things that had just been a puzzle to me for so long.
I would love to win Custom Knits 2. I enjoy ready Wendy's blog and love her patterns and I have her first book too. Joanne. Hedgiesyarn. Rav ID
I've been scared to tackle knitting a sweater...it's a big investment of time and money (yarn), and I want to learn to get it "right". From your comments, Susan, it sounds like Wendy and her blog and books are a good set of tools!
from Kate: jgerringer@verizon.net
As the daughter of an avid sewist, I am always wishing for more modification skill and better fit. This book might be the key!
Rav ID amdeutsch
Love anything Wendy designs and would love to have a copy of her new book!!
Looks like another awesome knitting book by Wendy.
Thanks for this opportunity to win.
oh, I love Wendy's stuff! So great. Thanks for this!
Kelly
rav: kellypasta
I'd love to win a book. I could really use some design help.
This seems to be a great book :)
Thank you for the chance to win!
Phoe
I need this book so I can knit that awesome brown sweater with the pink flowers on the Spud & Chloe blog!!
And someday I'll knit the reversible cherries for my DD!
Puh-lease...???!!!!
kendraja
I love Knit & Tonic blog and would love to have this book.
Zowmom on Ravelry
I heard a podcast interview on Knit Picks with Wendy and have wanted her Custom Knit books ever since! I would love a copy!
Katie
KaterTater on Ravelry
Love Wendy's first book. Would be great to win this one!
Looks like a wonderful book. Thanks for the chance to win.
I love her first book. This one must be wonderful too!
I would love to win!!
goosegirl on raverly
Thanks for the give-away. I would love a copy of the book. Ravelry id: rmusso
I have her first book, and the 2nd one for sure is to be just as great, if not even better!
Thanks for the giveaway! I'd love to knit a sweater & this book looks like a great resource!
Ravelry: lauraarual
Love a chance at this book -
thanks
amyknit40 on rav
alounsberry@cox.net
Thanks for the book give away. I have been a follower of Wendy.
Rav I'd: Suuzzeeq
Email: smezzatesta1@cogeco.ca
Custom Knits 2 looks like a great book! I love Wendy's designs! :)
I love Wendy's patterns and would love the chance to win her new book, Thanks for hosting the giveaway Susan love Mel aka womaninashoe on ravelry :0)
I love Custom Knits, and I've looked through CK2 and see several things I'd like to knit. I'd love to win a copy - how fun would that be?! Robyn (yarncharmer on Ravelry)
I'm interested in the section on substituting yarns, always a problem for me....
plynn on Rav
Maybe a book like this would give me the courage to start my first sweater...
Naycha on Ravelry
This will be fun. Thanks!
rav id patroth
I have the first one, and never realized what a treasure I have! I will have to look it over more thoroughly!
Pattytrish on Ravelry.
I would love to have this book! I am petite and long-waisted, so I'm very hard to fit. This book sounds perfect!
Mingtoy on Ravelry
Looks awesome - the S&C page has some great photos too! Love the reversible cherry sweater!
kanani on ravelry
Gotta get this book (and the 1st one).
Sharon
I've looked through the first one, but don't own it. The idea of having a resource to help you customize a pattern sounds wonderful.
Lizbert on Ravelry
Oooooh...would love this to learn about sweater making!
thank you!!! i love wendy's style too. thanks for the chance to win.
I'd love to try my hand at creating some of my own designs. I may have to put Wendy's books on my Christmas list....
Amber
amdezo on Ravelry
What a treat that would be!!
What a great prize! I love Wendy's description of life and knitting.
Susanne in Edmonton, Alberta
scheusie@shaw.ca
I have Custom Knits and would love to have the 2nd, as well! Thanks for the giveaway!
Katie
rnmama on rav
love Wendy and love her first book - would love to see the new one - skyewendy@hotmail.com
What a fabulous book. Just checked out Ravelry and the projects are beautiful!
My Ravelry name is janlyn
Another one for the wish list :) Count me in!
rav-denim
Cute book!
slippers44@live.com
Custom Knits has been on my wish list for a while, as I feel that my Cascade Venezia Chunky is destined for her Ingenue pattern. Just took a look at the patterns for Custom Knits 2, and I see several projects that will be added to my list...
ecram on Ravelry (elisha23@roadrunner.com)
Thanks for the giveaway!
~Elisha
I love Wendy's first book and have been wanting to buy this one.... would be so happy to win! Thank you for the chance!!! Stephanie (indigodogmt on Ravelry)
Thanks for the opportunity to win this book!
Carol, aka Ceejay on rav
Oh. This would be a perfect book for me to read before I attempt my first sweater.
Remmy on Ravelry
I have Wendy's first book and would love to win her second....her formula and your KAL on the raglan helped me make a sweater for my hard to fit son. It was perfect!
Hope to win........
Ana - anahuron@gmail.com
Custom Knits is my favorite sweater book, no exaggeration. Wendy's patterns come in a wide range of sizes and are fantastically easy to size up or down. I'm on my second sweater from Custom Knits and about to start my third. I would really love to check out Custom Knits 2. dyeabolicalyarn on Ravelry
I love her knits and have bookmarked her blog. I just bought the swing coat pattern that I can knit for both of granddaughters. It will look cute on both of them and looks easy enough to knit for me! Please enter me into your give-away for her book:).
Have a wonderful Thanksiving with your family!
LauraT @ ravelry or lauratawney7@ gmail.com (remove spaces).
LauraT
I'm working on my very first sweater at the moment. I still have so much to learn, and it sounds like Custom Knits 2 would be a wonderful resource.
Rav ID: MokeyKnitter
Being very petite and thin, most sweater patterns don't cover my size, so it would be great to learn more about how to customize the patterns.
--flowerdancer on Ravelry
I would love to win this book. Wendy's patterns are fabulous!
I would love to win this book. Thanks for the chance.
-Myong (mhchong on Ravelry)
I am totally interested in this book! I am anxious to read the custom fits raglan section.
Socknurse on Ravelry
This will probably be as good as her first book. A great giveaway, thanks!
this book looks so amazing! :) raineoc@yahoo.com
I am totally interested in this book! I am anxious to read the custom fits raglan section.
Socknurse on Ravelry
Sounds like a fantastic book!! I'm excited to enter :)Thank you!!
Victoria13 on rav
What a great book. Thank you for another great give away. madmartiknits on ravelry
Gorgeous book! It would be awesome to win a copy. Thanks for the giveaway.
(ahappyaccident on rav)
Love it when you give us leads on great designers. Would love to win this book. Thanks for always being so generous. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your great family.
Nanheiner@gmail.com
This book is on my wish list. Thanks for the opportunity to win!
Julie
sewknitful on Rav.
I'd love to win this book! I will probably end up buying this if I don't though. :) kaeci on Ravelry.
This looks great. Thanks for the giveaway.
karclockATgmailDOTcom
thank you for the giveaway!
mamaholmes on ravelry
ooooo great giveaway! Thanks Susan! My rav username is alissia :)
I have the first book and would love to win the second one.
so awesome, I've been plotting and planning a sweater with no luck yet. gotta get my hands on this book! thanks for the giveaway
kguennette- RavID
Thanks for the opportunity to win Custom Knits 2. I'm grammiknit on ravelry or mkjewett@aol.com
Love the first book can't wait for custom knits 2
jlb01@verizon.net
Here's hoping.....
Bahamamamas on Ravelry
Oh, goodness, I'd use the heck out of this one - I just love customizing directions. I'm cakeandpie on Rav.
I am always looking at the custom knits books in the LYS and would love to own one and learn from it!! thank you for a chance to win
this giveaway!
Jennifer :)
jbiel@optonline.net
or jamccann on Ravelry
I can't believe that I almost missed this! I love Wendy's work. Thanks for the giveaway.
What an excellent book! Thank you for the contest...
allisonlane on rav
I love the first custom knits ... can't wait to check this one out!
RavID TwinMamaLinda
Can't tell you how much I'd like to win this one. I've been anticipating this book.
JontyHS on Ravelry.
I would love to win a copy! Wendy's stuff is amazing.
Rav - LittleLippyEwe
I think i may,i think i might Love to win the Custom Knits 2 night.. That would be so rad..
I can never have enough knitted books but how cool to win one..
please...please...pick me!
I would love a chance to win Wendy's book! Thank you for the review and giveaway!
melxcloud on Ravelry
What nice comments about a fellow designer. Linda
I love her first book and would love this one! Thank you!
nigellafoxy at gmail dot com
Please oh random generator - pick me... it would so help my new year knitting with all of those yummmy patterns
Rav name - KittyKatz
Oh WOW! I could love to get my hands on a copy of this book! Keeping my fingers crossed that I win this one. :)
Kim
kimmorrow @ tx.rr.com
you always have great giveaways...here's hoping! :)
ravID triciaknitz
hoping to win this one! :)
RavId triciaknitz
Sounds like the book for me!
Lakchi on Raverly
Would love to win!
Ravelry ID: betsyocampo
I would love to get my hands on this book! There are several patterns I can't wait to make and I could really use some help modifying my sweaters.
Jen
JenQuilts2 on Ravelry
I knit to live and live to knit!
WOULD LOVE TO WIN!!
Rav Id: melsparks
Oh I love Custom Knits! This one looks just as awesome, such gorgeous patterns! I would love a copy!
fionafae on Ravelry :D
That is awesome. I would love learn about knitting sweaters. My email is toemma@gmail.com.
I am a huge fan - thank you so much for the opportunity! RavID: sydneypaige, Email sydney.cole at gmail
I would love to win! Thanks! Debbie H
I'm relatively new to knitting, so this book would really help me understand the process more, I think.
Thanks for the chance to win!
hilarypeterson [at] gmail d0t com
Oh, I would love to win a copy of this. Back when you did the top-down sweater knitalong, she was so nice and helpful!
Sarah
SarahLiz82 on Ravelry
I loved Custom Knits 1, and would love to see what's in store for us in Custom Knits 2!!
RavID: astroknitter
I would love to win this book - it looks wonderful.
Looks like it would be very useful. Love it!
Rav: ScottieGirl1
Ooh, me! marusempai AT gmail [dot] com
I am a huge fan of Wendy and would love to win her new book! Thank you! jwandpjc@yahoo.com
I love her books, so excited the new one is out!!!
violetknits on ravelry
Thanks for the chance to win. Lots of great patterns. Happy Thanksgiving!
Savannagal on Rav
I would absolutely love to win!! Audri_gunter@yahoo.com
Love Wendy's first book, can't wait to get the 2nd one. Be great to win it!
Thanks for the great giveaway!
smdenbo on ravelry
Would love to have a copy of this book!
Wendy has such great sweater designs! So many of my favorites are from Custom Knits - Ingenue, Favorite Cardigan, Skinny Empire, Mina's Tuxedo Vest! They are all so great!
You have such great giveaways Susan. Thanks so much!!
I love Wendy! Thanks for the chance to win, this book is definitely on my Christmas wish-list.
I would love to have this :-). Thanks for the chance to win it.
I would LOVE to have this :-)
Thanks for the chance to win this book.
I would so love this book, just came home from hospital and wow this would be a Blessing. Thanks Joan Adis
I would love this..a great way make something for myself.
I would love this..a great way make something for myself.
I loved the first book CK1 so many perfect wearable patterns
Cant wait for CK2 its already on my wishlist :)
I really enjoyed your knit-along with Wendy last year and would love to win her book. The first one was indispensable to me!
EllieA on Rav
This is a great opportunity, thank you.I felt like I got to know Wendy during the Raglan Knit Along. I wasn't brave enough to try that one but the two of you inspired me to stretch my skills and I have enjoyed this craft so much more because of your inspiration. I would love to win the book.
Laterknitter on Ravelry
This book looks fabulous!
Mamachanse@gmail.com
I first "met" Wendy when the two of you worked on the Raglan KAL. What fun it would be to win this new book!
(If my earlier entry didn't get lost in space, pls disregard this one!)
laterknitter on Ravelry
would love to be in to win
sewsable on rav
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