Call for Submissions
SUMMER 2020
MODERN LACE COLLECTION
Description Requirements
With the same intricate beauty of traditional One page submission, complete with:
shawls, we’re bringing a modern twist to • Detailed pattern information
lace knitting. Bold shifts of color and fades, • Yarn suggested
contemporary shapes, bright pops of color, and • Sketch of design
graphic stitch patterns will take these shawls • Sizes included
and wraps to the next level. These should be • Designer bio/contact information (note:
intermediate to advanced designs. to keep our selection process unbiased,
please do not include a photo of yourself)
We are looking for 10-16 knit patterns for this
• If the pattern has a stitch pattern other
collection, to be released in summer 2020. The
than garter or stockinette, please include a
Intended color palette and inspirational images are
photograph of a swatch of it on the 1-page
on the moodboard on the following pages.
submission (not just a chart or drawing).
While swatches do not need to be in
Deadline
suggested yarn, we do suggest a solid
October 14, 2019
color, in a yarn similar to the intended finish
project so we can get a better feel for your
Compensation/Support
pattern.
$800-$1000USD (depending on design) exclusive
fee for 24 months. Designers are required to
Include all information on one page. Due to high
submit the full complete patterns by the pattern
volume, submissions not in this format may not
due date. While Knit Picks will knit final samples,
be accepted.
KP will provide yarn support for designers to knit
their own versions of the patterns. Knit Picks will Patterns should not have been already
photograph all samples and designers will be able published elsewhere. Please do not submit
to use the photographs for their own promotions. completed patterns.
Knit Picks will provide tech edits and the final
pattern layouts. Patterns will be printed in physical
book collections. After two years of the collection
being for sale on knitpicks.com, designers may sell
the completed patterns on the Knit Picks website,
on Ravelry, or anywhere else.
Yarns to use Other Info
Shimmer, Luminance, Aloft, Aristo, Gloss Lace & Patterns will have 24 month exclusivity on
Fingering, Alpaca Cloud (all weights), Shadow, knitpicks.com, after that, designers may sell the
Palette, and Capretta.. pattern where ever they wish. Payments will be
made electronically. For yarn support, designers
Intended Projects must have a US, Canada, Australia, or UK mailing
Appropriate items for this collection include: address. Submissions will be accepted through
Shawls and stoles October 14, 2019; designers will be notified of final
decision by October 18, 2019. Finished patterns
Please keep these yarns and project info in mind will be due by November 25, 2019.
when putting together your submission.
Any other questions may be directed to
Send to
[email protected].
Upload your submission to the Collection
Submissions form. If you have more than one
proposal, each submission will need to uploaded
separately. If there are issues with uploading your
file, please make sure your pdf is under 5mb.
You may also email your pdf to submissions@
knitpicks.com but please try the upload area first.
2020 Lace
With the same intricate beauty of traditional shawls, we’re bringing a modern twist to lace knitting. Bold shifts
of color and fades, contemporary shapes, bright pops of color, and graphic stitch patterns will take these shawls
and wraps to the next level. These should be intermediate to advanced designs.
Projects: Shawls, stoles.
Yarns: Shimmer, Luminance, Aloft, Aristo, Gloss Lace & Fingering, Alpaca Cloud (all weights), Shadow, Palette,
and Capretta.
