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Call for Submissions
The Almanac Series III
Spring/Summer 2024

Call for Submissions
The Almanac Series III
Spring/Summer 2024

Submissions Now Closed
Design Brief

Submissions for our third cycle of The Almanac Series for Spring/Summer 2024 are now closed.

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The Almanac Series III

The Almanac Series is an ongoing collection celebrating each month of the year with a Yarn of the Month. It is based on the original farmer’s Almanac, a nature inspired guide to the seasons.

In our first two almanacs we looked to land with our theme of herbalism and then to the skies with our theme of astronomy. Now we look to the seas.

Our third Almanac Series is inspired by the oceans with a focus on endangered species, to acknowledge the importance of maintaining a balanced and thriving ocean ecosystem. We invite you to be inspired by the high seas and explore this theme with us. For our Spring/Summer collection you could look at the climate variability of the deep ocean during warmer months, the annual spring bloom of aquatic plants and plankton, the weather patterns and rhythm of the summer swells, the migrations of whales or any other natural event that captures your creativity.

The Almanac Series III Mood Shot 2

The Almanac Series is an ongoing collection celebrating each month of the year with a Yarn of the Month. It is based on the original farmer’s Almanac, a nature inspired guide to the seasons.

In our first two almanacs we looked to land with our theme of herbalism and then to the skies with our theme of astronomy. Now we look to the seas.

Our third Almanac Series is inspired by the oceans with a focus on endangered species, to acknowledge the importance of maintaining a balanced and thriving ocean ecosystem. We invite you to be inspired by the high seas and explore this theme with us. For our Spring/Summer collection you could look at the climate variability of the deep ocean during warmer months, the annual spring bloom of aquatic plants and plankton, the weather patterns and rhythm of the summer swells, the migrations of whales or any other natural event that captures your creativity.

Check out our mood board of inspiration for The Almanac
Series III by clicking the button below. Please note for designs launching in the Spring / Summer months we use lighter weight yarns to reflect the seasons in the northern hemisphere.
The Schedule

5th March 2023
Submissions due

14th March 2023
Selections made

26th June 2023
Sample and written pattern due

July – August  2023
Technical review takes place

Feb 2024 – July 2024
Patterns published

After design ideas have been received, The Fibre Co. team will review submissions and make final selections notifying the Designers by Tuesday 14th March 2023.

Fully graded patterns written in The Fibre Co. style and the knit samples are due 26th June 2023. Garments are graded to 9 sizes and hats are graded for 3 sizes. The Fibre Co. will arrange to have the finished sample delivered to our HQ in the UK, which is usually via courier pick up

Following the submission and acceptance of the sample and written pattern, the Designer will need to be available to discuss any questions arising from the tech editing process. Tech editing is expected to take place between July and August 2023.

The Designer will be responsible for delivering the sample and writing the pattern according to The Fibre Co. style sheet, abbreviations list and sizing chart. The Fibre Co. will be responsible for providing yarn, tech editing, photography, layout, publication of the pattern, pattern support and errata. The Fibre Co. will give credit to the Designer in its promotional activities. The Designer will promote the design to their audience in accordance with provided guidance and give credit to The Fibre Co. during any advance marketing, launch and subsequent promotion. The Fibre Co. retains the samples and rights to the pattern.

Please send us your design submission pdf online via the form above. Please ensure what you submit is in line with our submission requirements. If you have any questions please get in touch with us by emailing [email protected]. The design brief can be viewed as a pdf document by clicking the button below. 

Please note that we expect Designers that we work with to share our values as stated in our Code of Conduct and ask that you kindly read it before submitting your design.

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