Do you remember when
you use to stay up waiting for your favorite online magazines to release their
newest issue? When you use to stalk your local yarn store for your favorite
magazine? Yes, I hear ya. I use to be there right with you.
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Lately though, I
have found knitting and crochet magazines to be a bit meh. You might be like
me, where you had a bunch of go-to magazines you were super excited at their
release every few months because you knew they would contain a great majority
of patterns you will want to make, now! However, those magazines have gradually
became a boring pile of papers that you want to crochet or knit very few, if
any, of the designs.
It's not that the
patterns aren't good. You're just not excited anymore. Maybe its that the photo
styling have changed to show more of the model and the landscape rather than
the pattern details, constructions, and the stitch. Because, you know, that's what
I am getting the magazine for… the pretty stitch pictures and not the crazy
poses and overwhelming stylings.
Now, I'm only
subscribed to ONE craft magazine and it's I Like Crochet by Prime Publishing.
Late last year I discovered the magazines while scrolling through Ravelry's recently added patterns. There are many great
designs listing every day on Ravelry. It was completely by chance I that found
I Like Crochet magazine. So, what was so attractive about these magazines?
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Winding Honeycomb Scarf
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The first things
that caught my eye were the photography, the models, and the designs. The patterns are cute, functions, and has a
wide range of skill level. Of course that is what is expected of knitting and
crochet magazine; great patterns. Beyond the wonderful patterns, the models are
relatable. They are people of a diverse age and race. In a lot of other
magazines, you will see the same type of models and a lot of crocheters don't
see themselves represented in the images. Finally, the photography, which is
simple and clean. The focus is not on the model or funky styling, but rather on
the crochet piece; the stitch details and construction.
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Puffed Lines Beanie and Scarf Set
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Of course,
immediately after completely falling in love with the magazine and buying a year-long
subscription, I had to check out their designer call for submissions.
Luckily,
they felt my designs fit their aesthetics and I am so thrilled to be a part of
this amazing team!
In this issue, I Like Crochet magazine, February 2016 I have 2 designs: Winding Honeycomb Scarf and Puffed Lines Beanie and Scarf Set
So, if you have not familiar with this publication, please go check them out. The designs are fabulous!
Are you subscribed to any craft magazines (knit, crochet, etc.)? Which one(s)? Leave a comment below to share your favorites and why.
Happy Crocheting,
Tian
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