Comparatively
October 10, 2007 by katinka31
Back in May, Amazon.com had an amazing sale on various yarn books. I scored Knitting Nature and Last-Minute Knitted Gifts, which were bundled together for $9.98(!!!). Shortly after my order, Amazon informed me that the books would not be available until July. Okay, I thought at the time, it’s not as if I have a shortage of things to be knitting. But then in July, Amazon emailed to again to say that the books wouldn’t be available until October. Again, annoying, but I could wait. Well, last week I got yet another email, saying that the books would ship in DECEMBER. At this point, I’m really not holding my breath that I’ll receive them any time in 2007. *grumbles*
On same the day that I received that last email from Amazon, I received this in the mail from an Etsy seller, White Willow:
Beautifully handpainted yarn, shipped quickly and complete with handwritten note and lovely stitch marker. Pretty, pretty, pretty.
I really do love Amazon, and the fact that I can order everything from cake pans to obscure British miniseries from them. But sometimes, working with independent artisans is just so much more satisfying.
On the knitting front, I finished my dad’s cabled hat:
My husband is adamant that this NOT a man’s hat, both because of the color and the “swirly things” on it. Hey, it was Dad who requested light blue! I’m not sure myself that I want to give it to him, though, because I don’t think I’m really satisfied with the Plymouth Encore I used. I bought it because I lacked confidence in my dad’s laundering abilities, but I think the hat would be better in wool. I’ll just call this one a “tester”, use it to see if fits his head, and have another go with a different yarn.
I’ve also finished two balls out of seven on my Falling Leaves Stole, my grandmother’s Christmas present:
It’s just stretched over my knee here, but I think it will look really beautiful once blocked. I’m using Valley Yarns Colrain, in Caramel, rather than the wool/alpaca blend called for. This yarn is gorgeous stuff, and I can’t wait to use it for something for myself (the Minimalist Cardigan is the current top contender). Neat story: I posted this WIP shot at the WEBS forum on Ravelry, and Kathy Elkins (yes, one of the OWNERS OF WEBS) said she liked it so much, she might have a shop sample made up in Colrain. 
*feels cool*
Happy knitting!
I LOVE that handpainted yarn! Gorgeous! Sometimes Amazon does do goofy things, I know what you mean. Usually they’re great, but once in a while they really mess up.
The best thing you can do is to cancel your order. Then try putting it in again. But, you might lose that great price. Since the books are readily available, you should be able to get them. I’m betting that it is the sale price that is the problem. Maybe you should go to customer service first.
Have you checked Mission Falls colors? That is washable.