I bought the spring 19 magazine mainly for the poncho pattern, which I’m about to make (in a grey marl boiled wool, with black velvet covered buttons).
I enjoyed reading the magazine too, there’s a good article about pockets. However, at £15 an issue, I’d only buy it if I liked the ‘free’ (haha!) pattern.
After reading this thread I found the book was on offer on Amazon as a ‘bundle’ with a Beginners Guide to Knits by Wendy book, so I bought it. I like the raw edge coat, and the stretch pencil skirt, and will probably make those.