sweaterbabe.com book? Got it! first impressions

[**Ann**]

Here it is on amazon

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1592532160/qid=1140654434/sr=2-1/ref=pd_bbs_b_2_1/102-9022007-7292909?s=books&v=glance&n=283155

 

I liked some of her things on her site and bought it on a whim which I NEVER do! I don't know what possessed me I never buy crochet bks sight unseen. Hope this one has some cute things in it Just curious if anyone has seen it and can encourage me??

[natalie058]

Er, it hasn't been released yet, so I don't know anyone would have seen it unless they have insider status...

[**Ann**]

Apparently is has been released since it was shipped to me today according to overstock.com ???

[natalie058]

Awesome - I've had that one on my wishlist for awhile now, let us know how it is when you get it!!

[**Ann**]

I went back and looked and it says the release date is 3/1/2006 but it says it's "instock" I checked with them to see if my shipping notice was a mistake and they said no mistake-it shipped today

So I'll be sure to post my thoughts when I get it-hopefully by the weekend.

[**Ann**]

Got it today woohoo!

So here's my very first impressions-not a real review-but first few browses...

 

-there are 20 projects (3 scarves, 1 stole/scarf, 2 hats, 6 sweaters, 2 camis, 2 purses, 1 shawl, 1 belt, 1 skirt, 1 slippers)

 

-4 beginner level, 3 advanced, rest are intermediate

 

-sweaters are mix of cardis and pullovers-I really like them-a bit different from the ordinary with neat stitch patterns

 

-the book is spiral bound which I like

 

-it shows the pattern stitch in symbols which is not always done-might be helpful to someone

 

-I love the skirt-different and fun- and the Bold lace cardigan- a bulky open weave with shawl type collar.

 

I don't think I'd pay full price ($24.99) for this one but I got it for $15 so considering how many patterns there are that I like I'm sure I'll keep it

 

Happy browsing

Ann

[dogymom]

I looked at that in BAM this weekend. It's going on my list:D

[Glo Girl]

I was at BAM today and I liked the book more than I thought I would. It's probably not worth $25 to me, but the $16 price on amazon will probably convince me.

[Nadine]

I just picked up the book today---I LOVE it! I paid the full price for it, but I don't mind I think it's a great book, considering what else is offered to us hookers (though lately there have been some wonderful, trendy, and innovative books put out just for crochet---I hope they keep them coming) I can see myself making alot of these projects, actually I just bought some yarn on e-bay for the Shawl-Collared Wrap Cardigan It's very dangerous to my bank account when I'm home sick