Creative Knitting: New designs for early autumn

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BERNE, Ind.--The September 2008 issue of Creative Knitting features projects from top designers in the needlecraft industry, with patterns for creating classic knitted apparel and accessories for early autumn. The magazine is available on newsstands and in specialty shops nationwide for $5.99.

Creative Knitting provides a variety of projects suitable for all ages and skill levels, with accessories and apparel items made from the newest yarns and knitting techniques. The magazine includes step-by-step instructions for creating sweaters, purses, hats, scarves, blankets and other knitted items

The September issue offers hand-knit apparel, accessory and gift ideas, with 30 new projects in the beginner through intermediate knitting skill levels. 

Feature articles include an interview with Melissa Leapman, frequent Creative Knitting contributor and professional needlecrafter, and an In-the-Know feature about hand-painted yarns. Classic and Cable Cast Ons is the title of this issue's skill-booster article, with information on long tail and cable cast ons.

Creative Knitting is published by DRG under the House of White Birches brand. DRG is a nationally known publisher of special interest books and magazines. Other DRG brands include Annie's Attic, Clotilde, American School of Needlework and The Needlecraft Shop.

Creative Knitting is available by subscription from the magazine Web site at CreativeKnittingMagazine.com. The site features the latest issue of Creative Knitting, along with interesting information and helpful hints for needlecrafters at all skill and interest levels.



About DRG: DRG (www.DRGnetwork.com) is in its third generation of Muselman family ownership in Berne, Ind. The company consists of a direct marketing division, featuring craft and nostalgia products, and a marketing services/fulfillment division in East Texas. DRG publishes magazines and books, and also offers kits and supplies under consumer brands that include House of White Birches, Annie's Attic, Clotilde, The Needlecraft Shop and American School of Needlework. Most print products are also available for download via the Internet. The fulfillment division, Strategic Fulfillment Group (SFG), in Big Sandy, Texas, offers database marketing and Internet services alongside traditional subscription and product fulfillment.