Crochet! Review
I've subscribed to Crochet! for several years. Through those years, they've improved the layout and offerings. Usually there's at least one item that catches my eye.
There's a good variety of patterns, usually an afghan or two, a baby or child's item or two, household items, flower motifs, a few cute & some not so cute wearable patterns in each issue. You can expect some cute purse patterns, once in a while a scarf or shawl. The magazine seems to have a running theme that will last a few months...once it was flowers, I loved those, very cute, now it's special stitch patterns...handy if you're creative and like to design your own items.
Crochet! still uses some yarns I've never heard of, but they always give the yarn weight which makes it easier to substitute & there's a buyer's guide in the back of the magazine. I haven't noticed many amigurumi patterns, but there's been some. I made a frog a couple years ago.
The magazine includes a project page, Crochet! at a Glance, which has a photo of each pattern in the issue along with the page # it's found on. You'll also find a stitch guide, buyer's guide info, the patterns are rated by skill level, & a chart explaining yarn weight. There's a web page with additional information & usually an option to receive a free issue so you can decide if you like the magazine. You'll find that info on their website.
They are beginning to promote their website more. The September 2009 issue includes some pattern photos, but you're instructed to go to the website for the pattern.
Crochet! Overview
Crochet! magazine brings you today's most elegant and creative patterns, all original and never-before-published! You get the latest fashion looks in the newest yarns and threads, plus afghans, doilies, baby gifts and more! Easy-to-understand instructions and full-color photos make your crochet expe
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