Introducing - Love To Knit And Crochet Magazine

So I've been saying for ages that I had a bit of news. Well the time has come where I'm safe to blab.

I'm very pleased to announce that I am now writing and designing for Love To Knit And Crochet magazine!

A photo posted by Knitting Network (@knittingnetwork) on Apr 22, 2016 at 8:08am PDT

There's actually been two issues now, they come out at the end of each month and every issue comes with a free gift. We've been making a few videos teaching you how to make them, including the first one which was how to crochet an amigurumi cat;

The top that I'm wearing is one of the knitting patterns from the inside, a multi-textured handknit designed by Pat Menchini that I have 'adopted'. It's so easy to wear and very comfortable. S-wish!

Content Editor @freddiepatmore is looking swish in the multi-textured knit #teepattern from this months issue of #lovetoknitandcrochet magazine. Knit yours now! #knittersofinstagram #knittersofig #knittingpatterns #knitpattern #teeshirts

A video posted by Knitting Network (@knittingnetwork) on May 11, 2016 at 3:12am PDT

Love To Knit And Crochet is aimed at a fresh and modern audience, so it's been great fun linking up with bloggers for interviews. My first was with Ruby of Frank & Olive fame. A fab design house boasting workshop retreats and collaborations with big brands such as Patons.

So thrilled with this, one of my favouritest features I've ever written, a four page #interview with Ruby McGrath of @frankandolive. Grab your copy of #lovetoknitandcrochet, it's a great little mag! Who will it be next month? 😯 #Crochet #crochetersofinstagram @make_it_coats_uk

A photo posted by Frederica Patmore (@freddiepatmore) on Apr 25, 2016 at 12:12pm PDT

Issue 2 landed in shops last Friday, and featured a fun granny square phone cover kit. It's great fun too because so far each freeb kit has come with a colour-coordinated crochet hook and I'm in love with this pink one.

It's a really extra special issue for me this second one, and it sounds completely silly I'm sure but see the crocheted tee on the cover?

You know, the one being modelled by a real-life grown up adult model? That super-easy crochet design is one of MINE and I was squeeing in the office for a good couple of hours at least, when I'd discovered that I'd made the front cover. What an honour!

I never thought I'd say this but I seem to be designing more crochet than knitting these days - weird considering knitting was always the one I was madder about. It's great fun though. These new challenges all feel wonderful.

And what a lovely model!

 

I also had the pleasure of getting to know EmmaKnitted for the interview in this month's issue which was a real honour. She's super nice and has a very distinctive style. Love her pattern detail.

Had an amazing interview with @freddiepatmore for @knittingnetwork #lovetoknitandcrochet magazine this month, I can't thank them enough! ❤️😊Spending my Saturday morning having a read and finishing some crochet 👌 #emmaknitted #emmawright #knittersofinstagram #knittersgonnaknit #knitstagram #knitmagazine #knittingnetwork #yarnaholic #yarnaddict

A photo posted by Emma Wright (@emmaknitted) on May 28, 2016 at 1:51am PDT

Part of the fun of the mag is simply that it uses both knitting and crochet so there's something for everyone, in a wide variety of sizes. Plenty for the total beginner up to much more challenging designs that you can get your teeth into.

It's a very exciting time working with such a refreshing, vibrant team on this new project. I can't wait to see what's around the corner with Teresa Conway at the helm (Previously of C + B).

Teresa (above, right) and I at a press launch for Pompomania, a super-fun book by Christine Leech aka SewYeah

She has more ideas in her head than I'd previously thought possible and I'm greatly looking forward to learning a lot from her.

...and as much as I want to tell you more about what's in the mag, I can't! Go buy one. Don't take my word for it, either - Katherine Lymer has done a great review of our first issue on her blog (thanks, Katherine!).

I'd really like for you to get involved - find the new mag on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Ravelry. If you're a yarn company, a blogger or designer, come say hi. Ideas and feedback always welcome.