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SUBMISSION CALL: Let’s Crochet, Issue 2!

Laine Goes Crochet — again!

While knitting has always been at the heart of what we do here at Laine, we’ve long dreamed of creating a publication that celebrates the beauty of crochet. That dream came to life with Let’s Crochet!, our very first crochet magazine, published this year — and we’re thrilled to say it became a hugely popular bestseller.

Now, we’re ready to do it again: a brand-new special issue dedicated entirely to crochet is coming next spring!

We are on the lookout for crochet designs that make your heart skip a beat — the kind you have to make, whether you’re a devoted crocheter or someone who usually reaches for their knitting needles. For this edition, we’re focusing mainly on garments: think raglan sweaters, cardigans, tops, shorts and skirts. But we are also excited to receive ideas for charming hats, on-trend bags and other eye-catching accessories.

Feel the sun on your skin, and let vibrant colours and irresistible textures guide your inspiration.

Laine draws influence from urban life, quiet nature and the beauty of the everyday. We want to create long-lasting garments that are inspiring both to make and wear.

DEADLINES

The submission call runs from July 18 to August 17, 2025. If your design has been selected, we will notify you by mid-September, 2025.

Finished, test crocheted patterns are due by December, 2025. 

The samples are due by the beginning of January, 2026.

The magazine will be published in spring 2026.

We expect designers to make the samples and run the secret test crochets.

MOODBOARD

Find the moodboard here.

COMPENSATION

Compensation is paid as soon as we have received the finished, tested pattern and tech editing is completed. Yarn support is organised by Laine. Our talented, professional team will style edit and tech edit all patterns.

Laine holds the exclusive rights to the patterns for 5 months (beginning from the publication day of the magazine). After the exclusivity period, designers are free to sell the pattern on their own as well.

SUBMISSIONS

Submit your designs (several entries are more than welcome!) to hello@lainepublishing.com. 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) and preferred yarn, a sketch 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 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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Laine-lehden mallit valitaan ensisijaisesti säännöllisesti pidettävien avointen hakujen, ns. submission callien kautta. Ilmoitamme tulevista neulehauista tällä sivulla. Seuraathan myös sosiaalista mediaamme ja tilaat uutiskirjeemme, jotta pysyt ajan tasalla tulevista hauista. Juttuehdotukset voit lähettää toimituspäällikölle osoitteeseen maija@lainepublishing.com.