by Betty Carew

Created on: March 12, 2010   Last Updated: March 15, 2010

Whether you are a beginner or pro you never stop seeking the next challenge to crochet, a new magazine, something different that you have never made before. It has never been easier to fulfill the needs of today’s crochet with the enormous amount of magazines that are on the market combined with the easy access to view them.  They range from crochet magazines from the 1930’s to today’s modern selection and are there for the viewing whether it is a magazine at a craft store or online. Here is a guide to crochet magazines that come from the past as well as the present.

Elizabeth Hiddleson has always been near and dear to my heart. These crochet magazines today are headed for a collector’s item compared to the some of the present crochet magazines. However Elizabeth Hiddleson’s crochet books are excellent for the beginner and pro alike. Her pages guide the beginner from the first stitch to the last and make it very easy for the pro to follow. The well recognized black and white cover and pages shows what can be accomplished in the world of crocheting. The pages inside shows in detail every stitches that turn into beautiful doilies or tablecloths that the beginner can follow very easily. Elizabeth Hiddleson died on January 31, 2003 at the age of 101. She left behind a collection of crochet books that spanned the years since she began in 1930. See her books at http://www.crochetdoilies.com/crochet_Elizabeth_Hidd leson.html

Magic Crochet is a crochet magazine for the person that is looking for something new and challenging. From doilies to lacy tablecloths these magazines offer something for everyone. You can order magazines from the past as well as monthly issues that are still printed today. Each book is packed with treasures of crocheted items. The instructions are very easy to follow but some range to the more intricate pattern that poses a challenge for many. You can see an older collection of these crochet magazines at http://www.crochetdoilies.com/books_Decorative_Croch et.html

Magic crochet magazines offer something for everyone. If you are a beginner you will find easy to follow simple patterns. The patterns are shown in large easy to follow description and printed detailed instructions. There are patterns for the expert that will give you the challenge you are looking for. Choose from doilies, Afghans, curtains, doll clothes or anything else that you can think of. These popular crochet magazines can be found at http://www4.shopping.com/xPO-Magic_Crochet

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