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Knitting Magazines

Knitting magazines have changed a lot in the last decade. They have transcended the purely hobbyist format, and have the high-end photography and styling of fashion and lifest. And the selection too has changed dramatically; your average newsstand will have at least 3 current knitting magazines on the go. And of course, the internet means that you can get international and back issues as instant downloads. 

Magazines are chock full of original patterns, yarn and book reviews, plus technical advice. The knitting industry is hot, and magazines jocky to position themselves as the knitting magazine. Their editorial staff are constantly sifting through pattern proposals looking for new designers and new ideas. If you have a knitter in you life, a knitting magazine, or magazine subscription, makes a great gift.

Here's a short list of knitting magazines. If there are any more magazines that you think should be added, drop me a comment at the bottom of the page.

	Interweave Knits Beautifully photographed, excellent articles, thoughtful designs. Lots of challenging techniques and technical tips. Lovely models who are both beautiful and human looking.
	Creative Knitting This is a nice approachable magazine; their tagline is "Easy Knitting for Everyone." It doesn't feel like a craft magazine doubling as a fashion magazine, as other magazines sometimes do. It has very little advertising or filler. Just many wearable, straightforward patterns. Its newsstand price is a little less than the glossier mags, about $6. It comes out 6 times a year.
	Knit Magazine Tagline: Real patterns, real people, real inspiration! A knitting magazine from the UK, I subscribe to this one online at yudu.com. It's a great deal: I joined the subscription club on yudu, and that gives me online access to all new and back issues of Knit! and Yarn Forward. There's always a really good tip in the magazine; that's how I found out about the Russian Join.
	Knitscene Tagline: Simple-stylish-spirited.  A little more casual than its cousin, Interweave Knits, KnitScene is a lovely approachable knitting magazine. I like that they feature an indie designer in each issue. (If you have Fall 2010, check out the success story of Hannah Fettig, designer of the incredibly successful Featherweight Cardigan).
	Knit Simple Tagline: Yarn-life-fun. Also published by SoHo, Knit Simple's name says it all. Lots of simple knits and basic garments. They often have plus size models (ie, like regular people), and all of their models are human looking. (Vogue Knitting is where you go for dramatic makeup and accessories). This makes it easier to visualize yourself in the garment.
	Vogue Knitting Glossy, dramatically styled, Vogue Knitting is a lot of fun. Although there are usually a few almost-outrageous designs in Vogue Knitting (no I will NOT wear that gold lamé bikini), there is always something classic and wearable. I love the eyelet wrap top in Spring/Summer 2011.
	Debbie Bliss Features designs in Debbie Bliss yarn, published by SoHo (aka, Vogue Knitting). The Debbie Bliss design style has always offered something for everyone. Classic lines, designs for the home and for kids. Sometimes dramatic, Vogue-like photography, which I personally enjoy looking at. Very appealing.