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Love of Knitting and Love of Crochet Magazines – Jennifer Burt

Hi all!

This week, Marly was on location in Golden at the offices for Love of Knitting and Love of Crochet, and spoke with their wonderful editor-in-chief Jennifer Burt.

Jennifer was so wonderful to sit down and talk with Marly about all the ins and outs of things at the Love of Knitting and Love of Crochet offices and what it takes for them to put out these magazines every year.  So many different aspects were discussed, what goes into putting the magazine(s) together, what steps are involved in choosing submissions and Marly is doing everything in her power to make her way into the offices for “naming day” to watch how chosen patterns are named for each magazine.

Currently going on for the Love of Knitting/Love of Crochet folks, the summer issues of their magazines are currently out, and then coming up for the magazines are the fall and winter issues as well as two special issues!  One being a special issue for wedding related projects in mid-June, and another weekend crochet issue in mid-July.  In the weekend crochet issue, they have a side by side comparison of knitting projects vs crochet projects to debunk the myth that crochet uses double the yarn that a knit project does, and that it goes twice as fast.  (Hint: it does go faster, but that double number is about to be changed!)

You can pick up the current issues of Love of Knitting and Love of Crochet in your local craft stores, including JoAnn Fabrics, Michael’s, Hobby Lobby, as well as local big bookstores.

Now, if you’d rather have a subscription to their wonderful magazine(s), you are a lucky listener!  There are THREE different ways to enter for a chance to win a subscription to their magazines!

  • As usual, leaving a comment here on the blog with the key word/phrase given by Jen, and that winner will be announced next week.
  • Comment on Love of Knitting or Love of Crochet’s Facebook pages, also using the same key word/phrase.
  • Comment on Marly’s Facebook page, and be entered to win, and if you enter on this page, Marly will draw a name THIS Friday (May 24th).

www.loveofknitting.com is their website, and there is a link in the upper right hand corner for the Love of Crochet links as well.

Next Week on the podcast: Kristin Omdahl!

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This podcast is sponsored by: Knitter’s Magazine, Craftsy.com, Fiesta Yarns, Kollage Yarns, Decades by Drew Emborsky, Love of Knitting, Love of Crochet and Bijou Basin Ranch.

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  1. Anastey Lovely says:

    Great podcast as always! I look forward to listening every week and i’m happy crafting while listening to your guests!

  2. Anita Dodds says:

    Crafting is an important part of my life. Thanks for a great podcast. I’m enjoying catching up on past episodes.

  3. gail says:

    Love the show and love the magazine. I’ve only seen two but were impressed with both. Many opportunities in each issue for happy crafting while knitting!

  4. hotknitter says:

    I’m always happy crafting! I learned a lot about crochet during the podcast. Thanks.
    hotknitter

  5. Janeen K says:

    Another fabulous podcast. I enjoy hearing from others who started out crocheting and then learned to knit. Both make happy crafting, and hours of enjoyment. Thanks again for a great podcast.

  6. Amy aka GreenWoman says:

    I was late listening to last week’s podcast and missed the contest. Why?? Because I was distracted by my happy crafting! So, I’m not missing this one. I enjoyed the podcast. It was fun listening to some one who loves her work as much as Jennifer, and I would love to win a magazine subscription.

  7. Sharon P says:

    I love all sorts of Happy Crafting, knitting, crocheting, sewing, and quilting just to name a few!

  8. Terri says:

    Great interview, and I love that the magazines did the research to figure out how the yarn usage compares! Lately I have been happy crafting knitted sweaters, and I’ll probably pick up my crochet hooks again soon.

  9. Tammy B. (ravelry screen name wearingpurple) says:

    I can’t help but think that with you two in the room, people would be happy crafting. <3

  10. Lori Lynn says:

    Crocheting makes me so happy! I love the look on friends’ faces when they receive a handmade gift 🙂 Hopefully will be learning to knit very soon! Happy Crafting, y’all!

  11. Amy from Los Angeles says:

    I always listen to your podcast as I work on my crochet, too bad I can’t listen live, but I am happy crafting and listening sometime later on in the week.

  12. Susan Crosby says:

    Knitting magazines (and crochet too, although I don’t really know how to crochet) make for happy crafting.

  13. Debbie from Australia says:

    I love your podcasts and I’m always happy crafting away while listening. I knit as well as crochet and I will do either while listening.
    Thank you Marly.

  14. Dominik says:

    I can never get enough crochet and knitting magazines – they are so inspiring and educational! Happy crafting everyone!

  15. Kate M says:

    Thanks for another great show. I had not heard of these magazines but I have to go check them out! Happy Crafting!!!

  16. deb buckingham says:

    I so loved this show. I believe that I am Happy Crafting a new book, a crochet afghan, a crochet amigurumi owl, and a pair of knitted socks. Thanks for making my knitting time so entertaining!

  17. Karen Balcerski says:

    This week while listening to your podcast I was preparing food for a big party. The time flew by while I enjoyed learning so much about Jennifer Burt and both Love of Crochet & Love of Knitting. Now that the prep is finished for my party I can continue to do some Happy Crafting!

  18. Stephanie A. says:

    I love your magazines Jennifer! My heart is always at peace when I’m Happy Crafting; yarning, listening to podcasts, reading knit and crochet magazines crafting in a virtual world, sipping my coffee………….ahhhhhhh………….my happy place. 🙂

Marly Bird

The One and Only, Marly

Marly is a knitwear and crochet designer (and yarn addict) that is here to help you learn how to knit and crochet in a way that's fun and approachable.

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