From Our Readers

I received my first issue of Creative Knitting (March 06). I am so thrilled that Creative Knitting brings my creative side of knitting out. I was looking through the patterns and I found one pattern that I really liked. The skill level is "easy" so I will give it a try. I found that knitting is a very relaxing hobby for me at this time in my life. Thank you for such a easy-to-read magazine.

I just wanted to say that I really appreciate the patterns in Creative Knitting magazine. I am a beginner and find your patterns easy to read and fun to make. Keep up the good work.

I just got my Nov. issue from the mailbox. I love it! Yours is THE BEST knitting magazine in the world! The others MAY have one thing that I would even consider making. Your patterns are for real people, not just for skinny, young models.

I wanted to thank you mainly for including baby and children's patterns. For some reason, knitting magazines don't usually have them. There are so many knitters who are moms and grandmothers. I know they thank you, too. I just wish you would include even more baby patterns. I love to make little hats, booties, bibs, and baby sweaters. They go so quickly. I keep things on hand as shower gifts, etc. I'm always searching for new baby patterns to try. By the way, I made the little " Just Ducky Blankie" in your July 2005 issue. It turned out beautifully!

Also, thanks so much for including the larger size patterns!

I am going to give subscriptions to my knitters for Christmas. I'm sure they will agree with me that Creative Knitting is THE best knitting magazine for REAL people!

I'm a new subscriber to Creative Knitting and have really enjoyed my first issue. Although I'm not the most adventurous knitter, I decided to try to knit one of the patterns shown in that issue. Your clear instructions have given me the confidence to take my first steps in a lace pattern. I'm so pleased with the results that it's difficult to wipe the grin off of my face .

Now if only I could find the time to knit all of the projects that I've flagged in this interesting issue!

Thanks, for the very best knitting magazine available today. I recently lost the vision in my right eye due to complications of diabetes, and was concerned that I may not be able to knit. After subscribing to your magazine, I decided that I could and would knit; purchased a magnifying light, and am happily knitting for my family again. Your magazine was certainly THE motivating factor.

I subscribed to Creative Knitting and I enjoy it very much. The patterns are so easy to follow, and the designs are really nice. Keep up the good work.

I just want to thank you for giving Knitting Digest a new life. I feel as if the pattern contributors changed from my Grandmother to my sister. There's such a HUGE difference in the styles and colors, as well as the number of patterns in the new Creative Knitting magazine. I liked the September issue but the November issue is truly outstanding! There are so many projects I like, it is almost overwhelming. I also commend you on the photography and writing. You have made each pattern look interesting and fun. I'm sure many new knitters will be attracted to your publication. For a while, I though knitting was a dying art and thanks to renewed interest and magazines like yours, I am assured new knitters everywhere will pick up needles and carry on the tradition. Keep up the outstanding work!

I LOVE your magazine!! I'm an experienced knitter (34+ years), and I find your patterns to be some of the best ever. First of all, they are accurate and the pictures accurately present the finished product. They are also easy to follow and very clear. Best of all, the items you are showing are things I really want to knit. From the January 2005 issue, I've already made the 2 baby hats, the diamond-twist scarf, both dog coats and the dog scarf. I think my next effort will be the teddy bear sweaters, or maybe a purse... there's so much to choose from! Even your website is the outstanding. I really like the way I can see every page of the magazine. Thanks for a great publication.

I was in my favorite craft store when the striped sweater on the cover of your Premier Issue caught my eye. I picked up your magazine, and when I saw "Easy Knitting For Everyone" on the top, I thought, yeah, that's what they all say. I taught myself to knit last summer, and fell in love with it, but most magazines that promise "easy" patterns seem to have one or two at most (usually scarves) and then make a giant leap to intermediate/advanced level designs that I just laugh at. You're different! I love the way you call for a specific type of yarn, and then tell us below what yarn was used in the design. And the yarn you use is yarn I can actually find (and afford!) without trouble. I love the way the directions start on the same page as the photo.

I love the clear description of lace stitches that makes me think I can really make the lace stripe cardigan without getting frustrated.

I LOVE the figure eight idea! It really does make a difference! I had just finished the parts of a sweater for myself, and your "Neat Seams" article was a huge help when I put it together.

Your directions are written clearly. You have a variety of projects. You provide easy but lovely things that will certainly boost my confidence, along with designs that I will save for someday when I'm more experienced and looking for a bigger challenge. My only problem is going to be deciding which project to start first! As Humphrey Bogart said, this could be the beginning of a beautiful friendship! Good luck with your magazine - I've already ordered a subscription - and thank you!

Wow! What a great issue. It's just as you say...fun and fabulous projects. Your projects, layouts, and articles rival the long-established knitting magazines. And although your projects and yarns are fresh and interesting, they are not over-the-top-would-never-have-the-guts-to-wear trendy. The perfect combination of the classic styles with the today looks. It's a keeper!