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Custom Knits: 25 Projects (Plus Variations) and Techniques for Customizing to Fit Your Style and Your Body (Hardcover)

by Wendy Bernard (Author)

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Hardcover: 168 pages
Publisher: Stewart, Tabori & Chang (1 Sep 2008)
Language English
ISBN-10: 1584797134
ISBN-13: 978-1584797135
Product Dimensions: 24.1 x 22.1 x 2 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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4.0 out of 5 stars A good book to have in your library. , 8 Sep 2008

By	jazzy pom "jazzypom" (united kingdom) - See all my reviews

Some of you might know the author from her popular blog, knit and tonic. Ms Bernard is a student of Elizabeth Zimmerman and Barbara Walker, so all her designs are top down, with either raglans or set-in sleeves. For those of you (like me) who can't really get on with either Zimmerman or Walker, this book is a primer - where you get solid directions, techniques to put into play on a pattern, and options that you can apply to personalise the pattern.

The book assumes that you're at least, an advanced learner, so there's no 'how to's here. There's a checklist of things you need to consider when knitting (yarn expense, does the style suit your lifestyle, weight of yarn). Then, the book is divided into sections: raglan, set in sleeves, yoke jumpers, how to make it your own). This book is exclusively women's patterns, mostly sweaters, running from saucy to cosy.

Pattern wise, if you like Ms Bernard's designs from her blog, there are no surprises here. The designs are really cute, with an unpretentious California vibe. The designs are simple, but with little details that make them fun. Like a bit of kid mohair in a neckline for an empire styled top, a cardigan with ribbon threaded through as accent, or ribbing with varying lengths for a top down. In addition, for clothing, most of the designs are done on 3.5-4.5mm needles. There are a lot of dk weight yarns used in this book, so if you have a dk stash like me, it's all good.

A draw back to this book is the act that the patterns aren't indexed, nor is there isn't any indication to pattern levels of difficulty. Some people might like the latter, but it helps to know what you're getting into.

The writing style is engaging, the pictures are sharp, and I can see myself making most of the stuff in the book, if not all. Most of the yarns can be substituted, although a few online british knitting stores may have the brands quoted. I haven't knitted anything as yet, so I don't know if there are any errors.

Update: I am currently using the top down methods in this book to rework a pattern from a sweater from the bottom up. Ms Bernard's instructions are very clear in terms of how you go about doing these things. I'd advise you to research other types of provisional cast on. The one that she's fond of (long tail cast on) is annoying if you're doing over twenty stitches.

Really cute book. Recommended.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A valuable reference book, 22 Oct 2008

By	Ouryve (Co. Durham) - See all my reviews

I've only been knitting since early this Spring, but already I'm finding that I want to adapt patterns to suit my shape and style. I already had Stitch n' Bitch Nation on my shelf when I bought this, which goes into the art of adapting patterns, but to be honest, I found the long-winded maths-phobic approach of that book a bit off-putting. Custom Knits, in contrast offers a much more concise, relaxed approach. Each section covers a different type of sweater design, including those for which a top-down design doesn't work and there are patterns to suit a range of personal tastes, all very wearable. I can see myself knitting a few of these over the next few years.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A must for every knitters library, 23 Mar 2009

By	L. Thompson "mentorartemis" (UK, North West) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Custom Knits: 25 Projects (Plus Variations) and Techniques for Customizing to Fit Your Style and Your Body is a must for every knitters libary. The instructions are clear giving you the freedom to actually knit a garment that fits YOU! The patterns are attractive, well written and easy to knit, each with a skill level, ideas on alternative yarns, how to work out the yardage you'll need for your size if substituting yarn, hints and tips on customising your work.

Really lovely book that's fun to read, has some wonderful designs which I just can't wait to knit and is excellent value.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great resource and reference book!
In short, this book has 25 brilliant patterns showcasing different ways of knitting sweaters and tanks from the top down. Yoked sweaters, raglan sleeves, set-in sleeves.. Read more

Published 6 months ago by Trine Larsen

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic
Lovely patterns and a brief overview of top down design in raglan or set-in sleeve format, plus lots of ideas to customise the designs inside. Read more

Published 6 months ago by Wensleydale

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