redhotchick Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Has anyone had a look at this? I've bought the first one. 99p and you get 2 balls of wool and some knitting needles. The second edition is £2.50 and the next edition onwards £4.50 There are two 25g balls of wool every week. If you subscribe you get some lovely gifts. I am very tempted, but then I think of all my UFOs, and of course the ongoing cost. Think I'll leave this for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 I saw this advertised last night - afraid I am very sceptical about these 'buy the first edition, get the second one free' - there are probably some good things in there, but by the time you've bought several copies of this you might as well spend the money on wool and buy a knitting book ... or go to You Tube for some videos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhotchick Posted January 12, 2013 Author Share Posted January 12, 2013 I agree Olly, and it's not as if I don't have enough projects to get on with already! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I buy the first ones at 99p, but never the rest. The only one I have a subscription to is Best Baking. But that was a gift. I get sent 2 books a month & have had a lot of use out of them. I agree - there are lots of free patterns on the net - or buy a book on what you really want to knit or crochet, instead of making something you don't really want in some ghastly yarn. Nothing nicer than going your wool shop & having a squidge! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAJ Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 I got no. 1, 2 also is cheap, then £4.50 * another 78 weeks! so £360. The wool included was acryilc so as much as I like the 99p one and thought the DVD was good carrying on is not for me. ...the alternative? I looked locally for learn to knit classes, so for £85 I am now seeing a knitwear designer, materials/ equipment included, plus tea & cakes in a small group for a great class. For me personally that will get me on the right track quicker than the magazine and certainly a lot cheaper and more sociable! Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cocoa Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 I bought No. 1, which I thought was really good value because it included a pair of knitting needles and 2 balls of wool, as well as a DVD - and all for 99p. I decided not to buy No. 2, which includes a crochet hook and 2 balls of wool, because I'm not into crocheting. I probably won't buy any more, not at £4.50 a week, and my feeling is that I will stop at the bargain first issue. I'm sure this isn't what the publishers want to hear! - but for me, £4.50 is too much to "shell out" (excuse the pun) for a weekly magazine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhotchick Posted January 27, 2013 Author Share Posted January 27, 2013 Taj - your local class sounds like more my cup of tea too! Cocoa - if it was monthly I'd have been tempted, but I agree, too much for every week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAJ Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Taj - your local class sounds like more my cup of tea too! Cocoa - if it was monthly I'd have been tempted, but I agree, too much for every week I already have 2 phone socks knitted and a scarf knitted in the round and know quiet a few different stitches and techniques. Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs clucker Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Im afraid i have taken out the subscription!im going to stop when i have all the free gifts.I lost my partner to cancer last november so needed something for the evenings,only thing is my ten year old son has started knitting as well with the bigger needles! he loves designing,what can i say I used to knit years ago and its got me started again.Im looking forward to trying the crochet. suzanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGirlsMum Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Don't be sorry Mrs Clucker, if it has given you the inspiration to start something that's what its all about, as you say cancel the sub when youve got what you want out of it. My year old blows hot and cold with knitting and crocheting but sews at school every week and loves it. Hope you keep busy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhotchick Posted January 27, 2013 Author Share Posted January 27, 2013 Im afraid i have taken out the subscription!im going to stop when i have all the free gifts.I lost my partner to cancer last november so needed something for the evenings,only thing is my ten year old son has started knitting as well with the bigger needles! he loves designing,what can i say I used to knit years ago and its got me started again.Im looking forward to trying the crochet. suzanne The gifts are gorgeous. Very tempting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
