craftyhunnypie Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 It's great for beginners & comes with 2 balls of wool & good quality crochet hook... it's only 99p for the 1st issue. Bargain! I can already crochet, but it was worth it just for the hook & there is a nice pattern in it for a crochet cover up tunic. Basically, you make a square each issue & sew them all together to make a huge blanket. Just thought I'd share my bargain! Oh & it's called The Art of Crochet. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 ooh, is it like that knitting one that came out? sounds good I would love to be able to crochet - properly I saw another crochet magazine in smiths the other day, I didnt know they made them...then I find that there is 2 of them cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ygerna Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 eeek, another magazine subscription coming up I feel. Thanks for the headsup! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted January 1, 2010 Author Share Posted January 1, 2010 This one is on a large piece of cardboard. Be careful, as there is a ' Let's get crafting' magazine / kit pack out as well - but that is £7.99! I got the 99p mag / starter kit from WH Smith, oh & it comes with a DVD. It was near the till. Just avoid the half price chocolate oranges! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrie Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 I bought it too the other day, have been wanting to crochet for some time, I was going to buy a book. Saw the magazine and thought that would do. Will probably buy the next one at £1.99 but not when it goes up to the full price, it comes out every week as well. I have tried the stitches and eventually managed the triple crochet, I was very pleased with myself, my family didn't share my enthusiasm, even offered to turn it into a mobile phone cover for DD's new phone, she just gave me a 'look' Have you seen a website called attic24 it is very inspirational. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Marple Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 I love Attic24- she always brightens up my day! I learnt to crochet from her blog, especially flowers to use as a brooch or corsage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrie Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 I want to try flowers too but she says to do so many stitches first and then join, but I don't know how to join!!! Any ideas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 I am really wanting to get it but not mobile at the moment, is it available online? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted January 1, 2010 Author Share Posted January 1, 2010 To join, poke your hook through the end stitch of say the chain ( for example), pull the loose wool through both the stitch that was originally on the hook & the one you just poked into....ta da..joined & one loop on your hook. I have Attic24 as one of my web favourites. I look at her blog nearly every day. I just love the colours of wool she uses together. I've done the square from that mag, I call it my popcorn square. I'm doing a quick scarf now, then probably a pram blanket or cushion. My new years resolution is to do a square a week & join them up next Xmas to make a blanket. On a whole it's to knit & crochet a lot of nice things. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Marple Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 To join, poke your hook through the end stitch of say the chain ( for example), pull the loose wool through both the stitch that was originally on the hook & the one you just poked into....ta da..joined & one loop on your hook. Spot on just what I was going to say!!. I practised loads tho to get it right and even now I sometimes forget the difference between the stitches and have to look it up. I tried making my flowers lots of ways experimenting with the wool types. I was confident enought then to do something based on that for my SS pressie and was bowled over when the recipient said they liked it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ygerna Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 I am really wanting to get it but not mobile at the moment, is it available online? I have ordered it on subscription. You get some free gifts too. They send them in batches of 4. http://www.theartofcrochet.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 *Tuts* Now look what you made me do, Ygerna. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 I just had to dig myself out of almost 2 feet of snow to get my car out and down the village to buy this one - its worth the 99p as the wool and hook are worth much more and the blanket throw looks wonderful. May just have to subscribe to this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 I nearly bought a copy of the magazine today when I was in town but the queue in WHS was soooo long. I would like to subscribe to the magazine and I have been on the website but can't find out how often the direct debit is yearly?, monthly? quarterly? Am I being really thick Does any one know? (about the direct debit not if I am thick ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 I have been told they send you 4 weeks worth of subscriptions ever month. there is however nearly 200 subscriptions I believe so it could work out mighly expensive... PLus I read that they send you ring binders when they think you need them at £4.99 a pop aswell. Kind of them to spend your money like that.. I am just getting a few to give me an idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted January 2, 2010 Author Share Posted January 2, 2010 just type crochet squares into google & you should get a few ideas! The squares will just be arrangements of th basic stitches. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 I have been told they send you 4 weeks worth of subscriptions ever month. there is however nearly 200 subscriptions I believe so it could work out mighly expensive... PLus I read that they send you ring binders when they think you need them at £4.99 a pop aswell. Kind of them to spend your money like that.. I am just getting a few to give me an idea There seem to be some benefits to being a subscriber, like free gifts etc, and you can cancel your subscription with 28 days notice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 http://www.crochettoday.com/how-to This seems to be the americal equivalent and there are lots of patterns and good videos there too if people did not wish to buy the mag. I will buy it as I see it in the shop as dont want any binders - have loads of them at home without buying more esp at £4.99 normal price £9.99 eek. It seems a great magazine for all that though and the dvd is very explicite with its tuition. All in all a great buy. http://www.coatsandclark.com/Crafts/Crochet/Projects/Seasonal /WC1794+Christmas+Angel+and+Crochet+Ball+Ornaments.htm anyone seen this site and these are wonderful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 I have had mum on the case and she's called to tell me she's got me the magazine and will drop it in to me tomorrow.. where would I be without her sometimes. I agree Blackrocksrock I have enough binders already and feel they should be an 'option' not just sent when they feel like it. The gifts do not encourage me to subscribe.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 I got it today, it's very good with a DVD and easy to follow instructions. Well, I say easy but I'm left handed so it took a bit of working out how to do it back to front I've only done a foundation chain so far cos Mollster decided to sit on my chain! http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=4294949&l=eab9d1821e&id=568396756 http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=4294951&l=1d82e6a8fb&id=568396756 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 bless her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 bless her they always have to be in on the act don't they! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 yup my yorkie is exactly the same, but shes so small if you ignore her she will come and lay on your errrm chest area and kiss you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 she is lovely though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted January 3, 2010 Author Share Posted January 3, 2010 I've done my square & have also nearly made a scarf from another mag that was £7.99. Luckily it was a present that was bought for me - so it didn't cost me anything ,but my time. Next project is a nice round cushion & a garland, to brighten up my room - now the Xmas decs are down. And to think that this time last year I couldn't crochet. It was last years resolution to learn & I conquered it! This year I'm aiming for a square or more a week & some nice crochet bits in every room, including the 2 caravans as well & maybe even the sheds / workshops. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
