SUBMISSION CALL: 52 WEEKS OF FAVOURITE SWEATERS

You have been asking for this particular edition to our bestselling 52 Weeks series for years now, and the time has finally arrived.

Here comes the submission call for 52 Weeks of Favourite Sweaters!

We want to put together a collection brimming with go-to sweaters, cardigans, vests and slipovers. The ones you love, everyone asks which design it is or where you have gotten it from. In other words: true wardrobe staples. Be it a vibrant colourwork design, the ultimate oversized sweater to lounge in or something smart and casual for wearing in the office. We adore simple stockinette but are also looking for mesmerising textures, bold patterns and luscious yarn and colour combinations. Show us what your ultimate favourite knit looks like!

One of the most common reasons a design doesn’t make the cut is that it’s overly complicated — with too many details, techniques and ideas incorporated into one garment, often resulting in a pattern that is overly long and hard to read. Like most knitters at the moment, we at Laine are predominantly looking for knits that look refined and ready to wear. Maybe you could even say commercial (in the best possible way!) — think of brands such as babaa, Toast, Acne, Margaret Howell and Marimekko!

Of course we are always on the lookout for new, exciting ideas and inventive ways to use knitting techniques as well, but keep in mind that even if the project uses more complex techniques, making it needs to be as enjoyable as wearing the finished garment will be!

PLEASE NOTE! The patterns should be written in a clear, easy-to-follow and short way. While submitting your design ideas, please be also very mindful of the number and size of charts. In order for us to be able to fit 52 sweater patterns into one book, we can’t include very long patterns or charts larger than 30 x 30 boxes in this collection.

DEADLINES

The submission call runs until May 4, 2025. If your design has been selected, we will notify you by May 18, 2025.

Deadline for samples September 1, 2025.

Deadlines for finished, test knitted patterns between mid-August and mid-September 2025.

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We expect designers to knit the samples and run the secret test knits. Laine takes care of tech editing and sample shipping.

COMPENSATION

Compensation is based on difficulty. Compensation is paid as soon as we have received the sample and 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 publication day of the book). 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. Send all your submissions in one email. Please note that we accept original designs only. Patterns may not have been published or shared elsewhere (incl. 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. 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.