November is Nearly Here!

November is rapidly approaching, and we are all abuzz about the up and coming issue of ENTWINE the crochet magazine!

 We all know November is time for chillier weather to move in (some places already receiving snow) and, if you live in the USA, thanksgiving is right around the corner! Nothing says holiday season like snuggling up by the fire or just in the lounge in your favorite seat with a wonderful WIP in your hands and inspiring patterns at your fingertips!

With 9 patterns in this next month's issue featuring beautiful holiday and seasonal designs like a classic Christmas stocking, and two different teddy bear patterns, we can't help but be incredibly anxious for this particular issue to release!

We would love to challenge our readers to post pictures up in the comments of this and following blog posts, on our facebookpage www.facebook.com/entwinecrochetmagazine, or on twitter with the hashtag #entwinecrochet of all of your beautiful hand crocheted creations from November's issue!

Keep those hooks hot and those WIPS working, crocheters!

Handspun Merino and ENTWINEs new series!

We here at ENTWINE are learning much about natural fibers, merino, bamboo, felting, and other wool yarns! We are excited to announce that over the course of the next few issues, there will be a column about handspun, hand dyed, natural wool yarns! We have been sampling bamboo hooks and wonderfully soft wools and are thrilled to share what we are learning with you!
Here are some photos of what we have been getting to work with: (just a sneak peak!)

The greens are a blend of merino and polyester, and they are incredibly soft! Very similar in weight and ply to Caron Simply Soft or a baby worsted acrylic- only exceptionally softer!

 

This maroon is breathtakingly dyed, and oh so soft. Finer than acrylic worsted yarns, but wonderful to work on a WIP with! It's name is Romantic Ruby, and we can certainly see why!

 

Wool and other natural fibers are highly recommended for clothing, like sweaters, hats, socks and the like because of their durability, breathability, and warmth. How else would sheep stay warm in those brutal winters?  We are working on some top-secret stuff to preview this fiber with, and we think you are going to like it! Dive into the fiber arts with us!

 

We will continue to update and post teasers into the coming issues as time progresses!

 

Have you made anything with quality natural fibers?

What are your favorites to work with, and why?

We would love to hear your input, and see what you have made! Comment below and tell us what you have done and what you think! Are you as excited as we are for the new series? We hope so!

 

Keep those hooks hot and those WIPs working, crocheters!

October Notes From The Editor

HELLO, AUTUMN...

We are getting ready for fall! We are excited about the fall designs that we have in this issue and the issues to come. So get those hooks ready! This issue features hats, gloves, a snuggly soft baby blanket, and much more! The November issue has already been booked and we are working on making December super festive and we want to bring you some of the cutest and fun to make designs possible. We hope you enjoy crocheting these items!

Have you considered gifting a subscription for that crocheter in your life?

All you have to do is subscribe and give us the email address of who the subscription is for. We will do the rest.

Designers: I will end with this quote from Benjamin Franklin.

If you would be remembered long after you are gone. Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing.

Don’t be afraid to write the patterns down that you have in your head and that you create with our hooks. Share your ideas and your craft with other crocheters and you may receive compensation for your work.   Check out our designer contest at our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/entwinecrochetmagazine?ref=hl

Sneak Peek into what November will hold….