Koigu Call for Submissions Spring 2023

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C A L L F O R S U B M I S S I O N S

SPRING 2023

C O L L E C T I O N

This collection is inspired by the changing of seasons from winter to spring. Garments will be transitional everyday wardrobe pieces in a blend of neutrals and bright colours. Simple yet bold prints in an array of cozy to lighter weight pieces reflect the movement and life that spring brings. We would love for prints and colourwork to combined with beginner knitting/crochet patterns for interesting entry level projects.

C O L O U R P A L E T T E

Brights and neutrals blend and balance eachother in this collection's palette.

Oversized or cropped sweaters and cardigans

Simple fitted dresses

Matching sets (top + pants, cardigan + pants, sweater + shorts etc)

Comfortable work / work from home pants (coulottes, trousers, drawstring pants)

Sweater vests and tanks with turtle or cowl necks

Bubble or bell sleeved sweaters / shirts 06

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Patterns

Checkers

Graphic Stripes

Colour Blocks

Motifs

Organic Stripes

Cheers

DK weight, single ply

100% Crossbreed Wool

200yds / 183m

17sts = 4”/10cm

5mm / 8US Needles

Jasmine

DK weight, 3 ply

100% Merino Wool

242yds/221m/100g

3.5mm/4mm - 6-7US Needles

22 stitches 10cm/4”

Masham

bouclé chunky weight

100% Masham Wool approx 100yds/91m

9mm/13US

Chelsea

aran weight

100% merino wool - super wash

100g skeins/ 125 yds/ 114m

Othello

chunky weight

100% Merino Wool

100g/ 95yds/ 86m

8mm needle

DK weight

75% Merino, 25% Cashmere

50g / 130yds / 118m

#6-7US / 3.5-4.5mm

22 sts / 4 inches

Emmi

Aura

good to mix with other bases

96% Mohair 4% Nylon

200yds / 183m

6-7mm needles / 10US

Corriedale

100% Corriedale

200yds / 183m

18sts = 4” / 10cm

4mm / 6US needles

Corriedale+Gotland

70% Corriedale and 30% Gotland

200yds / 183m

18sts = 4”/10cm

4mm / 6US

A garment design submission requires the following:

Full name, shipping address, email 1. Website, Ravelry and/or Instagram with previous work

2. Sketch of your proposed garment(s) with notes

Emailallsubmissionstomagazine@koigu.com

andCCmerike@koigu.com.

March10th deadline for submissions

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3. Preferred yarn and colour(s). We do not guarantee yarn or colour selection but we do appreciate your input!

March17th yarn and contracts sent out to designers

May31st garment and pattern sent back to Koigu

PLEASE EMAIL ANY QUESTIONS TO MERIKE@KOIGU.COM

any extensions required, we are flexible, let us know.

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