I have a confession to make. I am a magazine junky. There I admitted it. I am sure that I am not alone in this addiction. To try and curb my habit: I limit my visit to WH Smiths to once-a-month, and go armed with one ten-pound note. April’s visit was such a success, I can’t tell you how pleased I am with my purchases. Well, that is not strictly true, as I am about to tell you. I came away from the shop with two wonderful magazines…
I was a stranger to Mollie Makes , and was only tempted to buy this issue because of the free (yes free) crochet gift on the front cover. The magazine is just b-r-i-l-L-I-A-N-T. Not only have the lovely Mollie Makes’ team provided the pattern, hook, brooch back and yarn to make a delightful flower brooch, the rest of the magazine is just fabulous. The magazine doesn’t limit itself to one craft so there are an array of treats waiting for you within it’s cover. There are patterns, reviews, interviews and inspirational photographs. The whole magazine is a delight. I can’t wait for next months (which is out next week) where the free (yes free) gift is a set of vintage buttons.
One of my monthly stables is Inside Crochet. I buy the magazine out of habit and because it is the only UK crochet magazine that the shop sells. The magazine usually has two or three patterns that I can’t wait to follow. This month…
...is different. I want to crochet ALL OF THEM. I can’t remember the last time Inside Crochet was this good. Although I will spend a happy afternoon checking out my back issues just to make sure. I don’t know which of the patterns to start with. Should it be Lynne Rowe's Skinny Scarf? Or perhaps Christine Harvey's cheerful spring flower pots? Or maybe Helda Panagary's funky hibiscus coasters? If I am feeling ambitious Sian Brown's beautiful lace trim top?
There are so many wonderful, amazing, fabulous things out there, thank goodness for the long weekend. Here’s to spending time curled up on the sofa flicking though magazines and crocheting…
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