Great crochet gift ideas in November Crochet!

BERNE, Ind.—The November 2009 issue of Crochet! magazine is now available on newsstands and in specialty stores. The magazine retails for $5.99.

Crochet! is the official magazine of the Crochet Guild of America and is published as a primary source for crochet patterns written to reflect contemporary crochet trends. The November issue features 29 projects for winter and the holidays, with patterns ranging in skill levels from easy through intermediate.

As the official magazine of the CGOA, Crochet! offers patterns that allow crocheters to choose a project best suited to their stage of expertise, promoting the art of crochet to needlecrafters worldwide. Every pattern includes a set of step-by-step instructions and a color photo of the completed item. The projects reflect current fashion trends and feature the latest yarns and techniques.

Crochet! launched in 2002 and continues to be a leader in the publication of new crochet patterns and expert articles about the art of crochet. The magazine is published six times a year and features full-color photos and complete instructions for creating a range of crochet projects.

Patterns in the November issue include women’s pullover sweaters, bags, shawls and jackets, with socks, slippers and items for the kitchen. There is also a men’s tuxedo-front pullover, adjustable to size 3X, a baby’s hooded jacket with boot-style booties and a scarf and hat set.

In addition to its traditional print publication, Crochet! is available on the Web in a digital version at Digital.CrochetMagazine.com. With the digital version of the magazine, readers can gain instant access to the latest issue weeks before it hits the newsstand. The digital version allows crocheters to zoom in on photos, text and diagrams using DRG’s proprietary Flip-e-Zine™ format, with back issues available in PDF format.

Crochet! is a valuable resource for information about needlecraft supplies, techniques and trends. The magazine is available by subscription from the Web site at CrochetMagazine.com.

DRG, publisher of Crochet!, is in its third-generation as a family-owned business with divisions in publishing and fulfillment. DRG encompasses a family of brands that include House of White Birches, Annie’s Attic, Clotilde, The Needlecraft Shop and American School of Needlework.

Information about DRG’s variety of publications and products is available from the company Web site at DRGnetwork.com.