Day 232 - Hello US of A - Crochet For Beginners who want to Improve is now YOURS to buy!

First on today's blog is some late news in from yesterday

I got 4 orders for my Glasses Chains via my ETSY Store

So today I got busy

Threading multi colour beads

And making the 4 chains

To my customers specifications

I love the colours

And I have even found matching organza bags to present them in 

Don't they look FAB?

So pretty!

If you would like to order one too then please visit my ETSY store here

Now for the BIG NEWS

It happened sooner than I expected!

My book is now available in the US

http://www.amazon.com/Crochet-Beginners-who-want-Improve/dp/1492145122/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1377026559&sr=8-1&keywords=Crochet+for+beginners+who+want+to+Improve

This is the US link on Amazon.com

It's also available on Kindle too

http://www.amazon.com/Crochet-Beginners-want-Improve-ebook/dp/B00ENYAZJK/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1377028002&sr=1-1&keywords=crochet+ali+campbell

And if you are an American living in the UK it's available on Amazon.co.uk too!

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Crochet-Beginners-who-want-Improve/dp/1492145122/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1377028095&sr=8-2&keywords=crochet+for+beginners+who+want+to+improve

Book 

& 

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Crochet-Beginners-want-Improve-ebook/dp/B00ENYAZJK/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1377028095&sr=8-3&keywords=crochet+for+beginners+who+want+to+improve

Kindle

Here are the reviews on my UK book so far

ALL 5 STARs

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful 5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic, 4 Aug 2013 By  Penny - See all my reviews This review is from: Crochet for Beginners who want to Improve: Continue to Learn to Crochet using UK Crochet Terminology (Paperback) A great and useful book that has been written for beginners. It has helped me to understand patterns and the diagrams are clear too. I would recommend anyone beginning with their crochet to purchase this book and feel sure they will refer to it time and time again. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? Yes No Report abuse | Permalink Comment Comment 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful 5.0 out of 5 stars Ideal for crochet holics, 3 Aug 2013 By  pauline Annison - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What is this?) This review is from: Crochet for Beginners who want to Improve: Continue to Learn to Crochet using UK Crochet Terminology (Paperback) I have recomeneded the book to everyone in the Crochet class,which I attend. Once the hot weather stops they will get some wool and make things. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? Yes No Report abuse | Permalink Comment Comment 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful 5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book for crochet novices, 13 July 2013 By  Nursey (UK) - See all my reviews This review is from: Crochet for Beginners who want to Improve: Continue to Learn to Crochet using UK Crochet Terminology (Paperback) I learnt to crochet in February and after 5 months was still doing granny squares and simple stuff as the patterns I saw were 'beyond' me. This book is helping bridge my gap in skills and giving me the confidence to try stuff. With clear pictures and easy to follow instructions it's a must. There are blank pages after each chapter I am already scribbling notes in! Thanks Ali. I recommend this Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? Yes No Report abuse | Permalink Comment Comment 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful 5.0 out of 5 stars Just what I was looking for, 12 July 2013 By  'Jilly B' - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What is this?) This review is from: Crochet for Beginners who want to Improve: Continue to Learn to Crochet using UK Crochet Terminology (Paperback) This new book from Ali Campbell is just what I have been looking for. With my limited crochet skills and the easy to follow patterns I anticipate hours of pleasure. Just started the chunky headband, looking good so far! I know if I get stuck I will be able to refer to Ali's on line lessons. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? Yes No Report abuse | Permalink Comment Comment 5.0 out of 5 stars I love it - very helpful, 19 Aug 2013 By  Paula Collier-Ward - See all my reviews This review is from: Crochet for Beginners who want to Improve: Continue to Learn to Crochet using UK Crochet Terminology (Paperback) This book is great for those wanting to improve - has help me a lot! 'Does what it says on the tin' Ali is also very helpful if you are stuck on anything and always replies to emails! Great book, would highly recommend Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? Yes No Report abuse | Permalink Comment Comment

And Finally.....

Day 232

WOW What a weekend! 180 & 181

I woke up to the sound of "KERCHING" from my mobile on Saturday morning

That was my ETSY app telling me that I had made a sale!!

I sold a custom made beaded glasses chain

In Royal Blue with multi colour beads

Then it happened again - yes KERCHING!

I sold a pattern for an All in One No Sew Toy!

http://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/AliCampbellDesigns

And then again, but this time through my Ravelry Pattern Shop!

WOW

The other news that I have is that my book is nearly ready for publication & distribution!!!

I have been working hard on the finishing touches since Friday & despite a few technical hicups, I think I am almost there, having proof read it for a final (hopefully) time today & uploading it once again to Createspace.  I have spent HOURS not only creating this book & putting it together but more so with the technical side of things!!  Thankfully my friend Nicky came for a coffee on Friday & she got roped in to formatting some of the pages for me - phew!

Thanks Nicky x

It is going to be called

CROCHET FOR BEGINNERS THAT WANT TO IMPROVE

 &

I have devised a unique .......hahaha can't tell you yet!

Interested??

Then watch this space for more news very soon!

 I know I have used this sock yarn before on some other squares, but to be honest I haven't the time to source a new yarn &

I like the way that each time I use it, it comes up with a different look!

The Weekend of Days 152 & 153.....

Saturday 1st June & Sunday 2nd June

It's a lovely sunny day today, so I abandon all chores / housework duties that I can get away with e.g. cleaning etc. & I take my Crochet kit into the garden 

And get hooking out there

Whilst getting a tan at the same time!

So this is my new improved version of my jumper - I did sit there thinking "I must be mad - I am sitting in the sun, crocheting a JUMPER with Pure New Wool!"  I am just grateful that it isn't that "large" at the moment, otherwise I may have had to abandon that particular project.

As you have probably gathered, I like to crochet in "Rainbows" and this is what is on my table today!

My Crochet Kit Case, my Personal Organiser Cover & the start of my Jumper.

Have you seen this?

Knit Now Magazine are offering one of the Crochet eLearning Bundles from the Yarn & Craft Shop as a prize giveaway.

http://www.knitnowmag.co.uk/competitions/item/290-win-crochet-course

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Do take a look at this link

BODKIN

Bodkin  is the New UK craft Ezine PDF - Knitting, crochet, fibre dying, sewing, upcycling and lots more

And this one too.....

Yes, I have opened an ETSY shop - more designs will follow soon!

So you can see I have been busy!!