Crafty Threads 'n' Yarns

pjmck · Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 11:24 am Post subject: Cookie A's new book

I got my copy of Cookie A's new book Sock Innovation this morning from Socktopus. The patterns are amazing and very clever but the truly brilliant sections are those about design. She explains the main heel and toes types really clearly and then goes on to explain how different elements work in design. There's also lots of really clever bits about inverting stitches and changing flat design into in the round design.
I want to knit all the socks in the book too.

Paula

terri · Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 11:34 am Post subject:

Mine is on pre order with amazon, expected dispatch today, but it hasn't been sent yet Sad

I can hardly wait for it to arrive Very Happy

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FatCat · Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 11:44 am Post subject:

I've asked for it as a birthday present, and I really really hope I get it! Otherwise I'll be straight on to Amazon to get myself a copy Very Happy

I think it's a book I just won't be able to live without Razz

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Sprite64 · Joined: 28 Dec 2006 Posts: 2879

Got mine today too - super speedy service from Socktopus. I had preordered from Amazon but canceled and got it from Socktopus instead. It looks like a great book. I'm really going to enjoy it.
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Sharon

gilraen · Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 6:46 pm Post subject:

I have preordered mine too but from Play.com I wish I had cancelled and ordered from Alice now. I love the look of the patterns!
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terri · Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 6:54 pm Post subject:

Same here Gilraen!!!!!!!!!!! There seems to have been loads of problems with amazon delivering these. I've had mine on pre order for months, it had an estimated dispatch date of today but its not even showing up as dispatching soon, so obviously not on its way Sad

And Alice has none left in stock now Rolling Eyes

Amazon are normally really good with preorders, you normally receive them on the day of release, but I'm not happy at all that I won;t get mine tomorrow Twisted Evil

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gilraen · Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 6:57 pm Post subject:

Me too!!! Because if Alice can get it then so should the big suppliers!!
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terri · Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2009 7:08 am Post subject:

amazon have changed my estimated delivery date to May1st!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am NOT impressed at all Evil or Very Mad

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terri · Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2009 7:14 am Post subject:

I've just cancelled my order with amazon and ordered from the book depository who are dispatching within 48 hours. It's £2 more but I'm not waiting a month for amazon to send it Rolling Eyes

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pjmck · Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2009 7:43 am Post subject:

I've had a few bad experiences with Amazon and preorders in the past so I don't use them for pre orders now.

Paula