Interweave Crochet

[4PJ]

Ok, friends, what do you think of that new magazine?

I haven't bought it or seen it other than online, but if it's any quality like Interweave Knits, love that publication, than I know it will be a hit! Also, here we are in, not exactly SMALL town of San Diego, and I can't find it in my travels to Target, WM, Joanns, Micheals, even a bookstore in a mall......I guess I'll try Border Books or ...what's that other one....drats can't think right now! the one with the coffee shop in it AH! Barnes & Noble...my daughter just remembered for me!.... anyway, I know I can get it online, but who doesn't like 'feeling' and looking at a magazine these days? They sure aren't getting any cheaper at $6.99 a pop! (need a smiley with the change coming out of the pocket!)

[crochetme]

The issue doesn't come out until 7 September; that's why you haven't seen it. I can't wait to get it, though...

[shelbyro]

cool! thanks for the "head's up"!

[Julie]

Whoops! Sorry to have to correct, but it's a good thing. Donna already bought the new issue, and <a href="http://www.yarntomato.com/archives/2004_08_01_ytarchive.html#109345544676947914" target="_new">blogged</a> about it, too. <img border=0 src="http://img28.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/clap.gif" /> Go forth and find the magazine!!! <img border=0 src="http://img28.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/ura1.gif" />

[Donna]

Yes, the Interweave web site says it's not available until Sept 7th, but my LYS had it when I went a couple of days ago. :yay2 :yay2

[rebeccav]

donna, how much was it? i don't have LYS and my local chains don't carry any of the crochet magazine - despite my repeated beggings....
i wonder if yours would ship it to me?

[Donna]

They charged cover price, $7.99. My LYS doesn't have a web site or anything but I could check with them. You can also pre-order from Interweave here (http://www.interweave.com/knit/crochet.asp), and they will not charge your credit card until the mag is shipped to you. It is $7.99 there as well, but you probably would not receive until some time around Sept 7--but that is only 12 days away (:wha how did it get to be Sept already?!!).

[rebeccav]

oh man, i didn't realize it was so close. i'll order from the company - maybe if a bunch of us do, they will realize there is a real need in the crochet market:sheepjump

oh, and i found the pre-order page through your blog :thumbsup

[pfirsch]

I pre-ordered it with the intention of being in NC in September, but since I'm not, I will just have to wait for my mom to mail it to me.

yarntomato, aren't you the lucky girl?

[Donna]

rebeccav, good idea! :thumbsup

pfirsch, I guess I am! :blush The crazy thing is, I hadn't even been thinking about it. I figured I'd get it when it came in to Barnes and Noble or whatever. I had thought about pre-ordering from the site, but I procrastinated about it. Sorry to hear I won't get to meet you in Sept! :cry

[crochetme]

Eek! No worries about the correction, Julie. I'm so psyched that it's out already! I pre-ordered it, but I get things late up here in the great north. I'm psyched to hear what you all think of it.

Re: whether they'll get the picture that we need better crochet magazines, I have a feeling they're piloting. Interweave already publishes about a half dozen magazines; my guess is that they'll track sales of this issue to see if it may be viable as a stand-alone. Let's cross our fingers, eh?

[Julie]

IF I can find it here, I'll buy up a couple to send to folks who can't find it. My Wal-Mart did have the new Vogue Knitting mag today, the fall issue. Not sure how long it had been out, but was glad to see it as sign they were at least moderately current. Also a Crochet Fantasy magazine, the first time they've had one of those.

[Petula Darling]

I just bought my copy today at my lys and was really impressed. It's the first crochet mag I've seen that has actually had numerous things I'd consider wearing. Normally I glance through the crochet magazines and see maybe one thing I'd consider making (and generally with numerous changes). I really hope that Interweave continues with this.

[Deb]

I've ordered it. I can't wait to get my hands on it!!

[4PJ]

WOW! I'm glad I brought the subject up :lol

thanks for all the input everyone.....it just baffles me at times a city of this quality and size is lacking on these things! (also considering there is one (yes that is 1) yarn shop! (other than the others I mentioned way above!) Thanks for the input on the dates...I will start looking so yarn shops must of put advanced orders...I know I can order it at the website I get the interweave knits and love it, but I just wanted to look at it first. Plus if WM can get it then it's the 20% off....drats I'm so darn cheap!..opps I mean frugal.:sheep

[jennmwalsh]

I'm going to look for it today on a trip to the mall's Borders...crossing my fingers, as I really really want it...

[rebeccav]

borders!! i didn't think of them.... gotta call! no one else has it yet in my town!!!:mad

[Deb]

:faint I've got mine. Now which thing do I attempt to do first???

:wha I'm in such trouble.

:yes yep. trouble.

[jennmwalsh]

Yeah, I tried Borders...BOOOOO! I want it NOW. :irked

[rebeccav]

it's supposed to come out today, right?!
:fc hoping someone has it! :fc

[shelbyro]

I have not been able to find this anywhere in Rochester, NY--I have tried borders, barnes and noble, joannes, michaels, etc.... I refuse to order it online and pay shipping.

<img border=0 src="http://img28.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/mad.gif" />

[rebeccav]

been to all the same stores, michelle - i can't find it either. it's not supposed to be released until today. maybe we will have better luck this afternoon. i feel so goofy - stalking my stores for a magazine :p


edit:
YIPPEE!!!:woohoo
my Hastings has it!!:woohoo they are holding it for me... i've got to go put my face on:coffee

[Pomegranate]

I would try the LYS instead of bookstores. I live in San Diego too, and I can't ever find any crochet stuff in bookstores. If you're in North County, The Black Sheep will probably have copies. I'm pretty sure they carry Interweave's other publications.

:-D Bettina

[Julie]

Look out! Rebecca's on her way! :wha

[aliassak]

I bought my copy last night at Wal-Mart. I had to stop there after going to the state fair, since I broke my only H-hook while working on my daughter's poncho. I refused to write a check for a dollar and some change, so I cruised over to the magazine rack, and there it was!!! There's a lot of things that I would love to make, and I definitely want to try the tapestry crochet!! My only problem is that they used a lot of yarns in their patterns that I can't get locally. <img border=0 src="http://img28.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/crying.gif" /> I may have to take the credit card out of the freezer now...

[rebeccav]

julie :rofl
oh my gracious! no wonder everyone is loving this magazine so much!
i bought the yarn to make that yo-yo cardigan for my daughter
so much for my reductions :ohdear
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v254/rebeccav/crochet/BUyarn.gif
i'm thinking this is a useless Ndeavor :rolleyes

[Tiffany]

I found it this evening at Borders. :woohoo :yay2 :yay Oh my, I just want to make everything!!! That Yo-Yo cardigan is so cute, Rebecca, I can't see how yours turns out. :)

[rebeccav]

Amy - DON'T do it! leave it on ice, girl! :wha (i'm a real budget stickler)

Tiff - i can't wait.... although, i did go the cheap route. instead of the cotton it suggests - my HL had RH sport on sale for 88 cents. i picked up: hot pink, red, purple, lime green, royal blue and baby pink.
think it will look okay?
:rock

[Donna]

My only problem is that they used a lot of yarns in their patterns that I can't get locally. I may have to take the credit card out of the freezer now... Agreeing with Rebecca--leave that evil plastic on ice! :wha Amy, you can use any yarn you want as long as it works up to the same gauge as the yarns called for in the patterns. Swatch (http://crochetme.com/joy_of_swatching.html) some yarns from your stash or some less expensive ones you can get locally until you find something that gives you the gauge you need.

[rebeccav]

donna, thanks for that link! i've never swatched - i think i will now! :wha - that scared me :eek

[Donna]

You're welcome, Rebecca! Swatching is so important! :thumbsup

[aliassak]

Donna,

Thanks for the tip! I'll check the link later, as I'm on my lunch right now and need to get back to the office!!

[Tiffany]

That's a great deal on the RH sport, Rebecca. :thumbsup Definitely try a gauge swatch with it to make sure, but it looks like it should be similar.

[Julie]

I saw quite a few of the magazines at Wal-Mart today! Don't forget to check there if you are still searching! :fc

[threeolivemartini]

i got mine yesterday .. at the walmart here in Ohio..... boy am i glad i found it.. i was driving myself crazy !!

i cant wait to make most every thing... and learn some new stuff.. i love to learn...


i cant wait to get home.. all my yarn is there so i can get started .!!!

[woolandflax]

Yeah, I finally got mine too!! And I have to make that Yo-Yo Cardigan for my daughter's birthday in January. Didn't a few of you try RH sport for that? How did it swatch up? I've been browsing online and pricing different yarns, trying to choose; wool, cotton, or acrylics???

I also really want to make the Thoroughly Modern Granny Jacket and the Interlocking Rings top, and the Tapestry Crochet Bag, and OHHHHHH the Himalaya Tote!!!!!:)h

Oh my goodness, I had better get alot of gift certificates for Christmas!!!!!!!! :wowdrool

~Rebecca~ :knit

[rebeccav]

i have not been able to start the yo yo yet.... though i plan to start soon.
i must get the sleeves put on this jacket... and then, i'll begin to YOYOYO
:knit

[mythunderbird]

hi rebecca, i love that pattern and am going to try and make it a little smaller for my 1 1/2 year old niece,( she is wearing size3/ 4's now) she is a BIGGGGGG girl!!!! weighed 10 pounds when she was born!!! yikes, my poor little sis, but we all adore her anyways. i am thinking about making her a carebear for christmas but i don't know if it would be alright for someone her age, you have little ones, what do you think, my baby is 20 years old LOL so i am a little out of date!!! thanks again for posting that for me, i will get the hang of this computer yet!!!LOL i am going to make my son teach me, i mean he does this for a living, you would think he could teach his dom!!! but he is all professoring on me and telling me to come to one of his classes. the brat!!!!!!! have a super week ahead and i am going to ship the bear on tuesday. went to ship it yesterday, but post office was closed so am now having to wait for tuesday as monday is a federal holiday!!! you should have it by next weekend. please let me know how she likes it!!! vicki:))

[rebeccav]

i think she would love the bear (your niece) little ones love cuddlies --- have you though of using maybe 2 strands of baby terrri for one for your niece - - soooo soft!:danc

[mythunderbird]

thats a great idea:cheer2 :cheer 2:cheer2 :cheer 2, i will do that. drats was just at walmart today too, oh well we all know what that means: yarn shopping trip!!!!!:rotfl , good idea, hey guess what, i showed this lady at walmart today my love-a-lot bear, and she wants, get this, 6 of them, i am look :cheer2 :cheer 2:cheer2 :cheer 2:cheer2 :cheer 2:cheer2 :cheer 2:cloud9 :cloud9 :cloud9 :cloud9 :cloud9 :cloud9 :cloud9 isn't that awesome. so now need to get that order done!!! hurray:cheer2 :cheer 2:cheer2 thanks again. vicki