Submission Themes
WeCrochet are looking for a variety of designs for single pattern downloads, book, and print publications. We have provided mood boards of inspirational images and yarns to use, as well specific designs we are looking for. This call is for crochet designs only.
Brief Description
Combining fabric and crochet is a great way to give your current wardrobe new life. Consider adding embellishments to what you already have, getting thrifted items to change into something new, or combine pieces you sew with pieces you crochet. Not only is it perfect for yourself but also for gifting. Rather than making a full crochet piece think about adding embellishments to give the handmade touch.
Through this collection we want to support the slow fashion concept. We believe that making your own garments of quality is one way that we can use our craft to make a better future. Projects can include items other than garments as long as it uses both fabric and crochet.
Projects can use already made fabric items, or items that you design yourself.
Guidelines
$300-$500 per design
For yarn support, designers must have a US, Canada, Australia or UK mailing address
Patterns cannot have been already published elsewhere
Include all relevant information on ONE page. Submission must be submitted as a PDF
- Detailed pattern information
- Suggest yarn
- Sketch of the design
- Designer bio/contact information
- If the pattern has a stitch pattern other than solid colored single or double crochet, please include a photograph of a swatch of the stitch pattern on the one-page submission
Deadlines
- Submission Deadline: December 8, 2021
- Notification of Acceptance: December 17, 2021
- Finished Pattern Due: January 28, 2022
Compensation/Support
$100-500 (depending on design) per pattern. Our preference is to purchase the pattern outright as an exclusive on the new crochet website. WeCrochet will crochet the samples and will provide yarn support for designers to crochet their own version of the pattern. WeCrochet will also photograph all samples and designers will be able to use these photographs for their own promotions. WeCrochet will provide tech edits and the final pattern layout. WeCrochet reserves the right to change pattern names and requested yarn from the designer to fit our collection.
Suggested Yarns
- Curio #3
- Curio #10
- Gloss Lace
- Shadow Lace
- Palette
- Stroll
- Gloss Fingering
Submission Requirements
NOTE: there is a new process for submissions, see below for more information.
NEW Designers: Want to learn more about the submission process? Check out our new class “Get Published” with Tian Connaughton.
One-page submission, complete with:
- Detailed pattern information
- Suggest yarn
- Sketch of the design
- Sizes included
- Designer bio/contact information
- If the pattern has a stitch pattern other than solid colored single or double crochet, please include a photograph of a swatch of the stitch pattern on the one-page submission
While swatches do not need to be in suggested yarn, we do suggest a solid, neutral color similar to the intended finished project so we can get a better feel for your pattern.
Include all relevant information on one page. Due to high volume, submissions not in this format may not be accepted.
Patterns cannot have been already published elsewhere. Please do not submit completed patterns. Our intended projects and themes are shown on the inspiration boards. Please keep these in mind when putting together your submission.
Send To
Send your submission via this Google Form. Please keep your file size to under 5MB (there are several free websites to reduce file sizes if needed) as anything larger will bounce. https://forms.gle/hsK6D8R8ht5MhQLKA
Other Info
For yarn support, designers must have a US, Canada, Australia, or UK mailing address. If you do not live in one of these countries you will need to have a shipping address in one of those countries for us to ship to and then facilitate shipping to yourself.
Patterns will be exclusive to the Knit Picks and WeCrochet websites. Designers are welcome to submit more than one pattern idea but each submission must be a separate document. Payments will be made electronically.
Submissions will be accepted through December 8, 2021; designers will be notified of final decisions by December 17, 2021 at the latest. Finished patterns will be due by January 28, 2022. Any other questions may be directed to submissions@wecrochet.com.