Knitting Magazines

Knitting magazines remain a favorite resource for crafters who want curated patterns, yarn features, and design inspiration beyond what a single pattern leaflet offers. Whether you're hunting for a specific back issue or starting a subscription, a few things help you choose well.

What to Look for in a Knitting Magazine

Rowan Knitting & Crochet Magazine is one of the longest-running titles still in print, with each issue built around a seasonal yarn collection and a range of garment and accessory patterns. Koigu Magazine takes a different approach, focusing on the brand's hand-painted yarns with patterns designed to showcase color. Deciding which style you prefer, garment-focused or yarn-focused, is the quickest way to narrow your search.

Building a Pattern Library

• Collect issues around a particular yarn weight or technique you want to master
• Look for back issues, like Rowan Knitting & Crochet Magazine 73 or 74, if you're after a specific design you've seen
• Combine magazines with our Free Knitting Patterns for a well-rounded project queue

Magazines vs. Single Patterns

A knitting magazine typically offers more value per issue than a single pattern purchase, since you get multiple designs, techniques, and yarn ideas together. If you crochet as well, our Crochet Magazines collection follows the same format for hook-based projects.

FAQ

What knitting magazines are still in print? Rowan Knitting & Crochet Magazine continues regular publication, along with specialty titles like Koigu Magazine.

Are vintage knitting magazines worth collecting? Many knitters seek out older issues for retro patterns and discontinued yarns, making back issues useful references even years after original release.

Do I need a subscription to get every issue? No, many knitters buy individual issues as they're released rather than committing to an ongoing subscription.