Submissions
52 Weeks of Scrap Yarn
Ready for another 52 Weeks series book? This time, we are celebrating scraps!
Make a whole project using scrap yarn or use scraps for smaller details, such as in the ribbing of a pullover. In this book, we pay special attention to how to substitute yarns, making it easy to use whatever you have in your stash. While we adore fun, colourful designs, scrap yarn projects can also be created in harmonious, muted colour palettes.
For this collection, we are seeking both garments and accessories and home decor items. While our main focus will be on knitting, we also welcome crochet submissions.
So, how do we define scrap yarn? We are referring to those small amounts of leftover yarn as well as single skeins, that we all have hidden away in our stash. These are the balls that carry memories of former projects, skeins you have acquired from an unforgettable trip and all those odd scraps you don’t even remember having.
You can also submit ideas on how to upcycle old garments, using techniques such as embroidery, visible mending or even adding tassels or pom poms! Some special techniques besides knitting we would love to see:
Embroidery
Weaving
Duplicate stitching
…and more!
MOOD BOARD We have created a mood board, please see it over here.
DEADLINES The submission call ends May 19th, 2024. If your design has been selected, we will notify you by mid-June 2024. The book will be published in 2025. Finished, test knitted patterns and sample knits must be delivered during autumn/winter 2024. Exact dates will be specified to you.
COMPENSATION Compensation is based on difficulty and garment type. Compensation is paid once we have received the sample as well as the finished, test knitted pattern and tech editing is completed. Yarn support is organised by Laine in collaboration with yarn companies. Laine holds the exclusive rights to the patterns for 5 months (beginning from the book release). After the exclusivity period, designers are free to sell the pattern on their own as well.
SUBMISSION Submit your designs (several entries are more than welcome!) to hello@lainepublishing.com. Both knitting and crochet patterns are welcome. Send all your submissions in one email. Please note that we accept original designs only. Patterns may not have been published or shared elsewhere (inc. pictures of wips or finished projects). Provide at least the following information: your name, possible designer website or Ravelry username, a detailed description of your design (inc. an estimation of provided charts) as well as preferred yarn, a sketch of the design and a swatch. Please remember that this is a print publication and the amount of pages is limited: avoid big or multiple charts (one page fits a chart of approx. 40 x 50–60 boxes maximum). We would also love to hear the story behind the design: what inspired you, how you think the pattern fits into our publication, etc. Note that we do not require you to have an already existing portfolio of published patterns, as we take great pride in featuring beginning and less-known designers. We have an experienced and dedicated team providing help and support as needed. We welcome submissions from around the world no matter your race, ethnicity, religion, ability, gender, size, sexual identity or age. Each submission will be carefully reviewed and considered.
FURTHER QUESTIONS? Please do not hesitate to contact us at hello@lainepublishing.com.
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