Crochet magazines give you a mix of patterns, techniques and feature stories in a single issue, making them a satisfying alternative to buying individual patterns one at a time. Titles like the Rowan Knitting & Crochet Magazine and Noro Magazine regularly include crochet designs alongside knitwear, so it's worth checking the contents before you buy.
Choosing Between Issues
Each issue tends to focus on a season or theme, so look at the pattern photos and skill level notes to see what fits your current project list. The Koigu Magazine issues, for example, highlight colorwork and hand-painted yarns, while Lana Grossa's Filati Magazine leans toward European design trends.
Crochet and Knitting Together
Many magazines, including several Rowan issues, mix crochet and knitting patterns in the same publication, so if you work in both crafts it's worth browsing our Knitting Magazines collection as well. Pattern-only designers also publish standalone crochet collections, like the Rowan Magazine 67 Crochet Collection ebook.
Getting Started with a Pattern
Once you've found a design you like, make sure you have the right Crochet Hooks for the gauge listed, and check our All Yarn collection if you need to source the exact fiber and weight called for. For free practice patterns between magazine purchases, our Free Crochet Patterns collection is a helpful supplement.
