Submissions Call: Spring 2026 Issue

Farm & Fiber Knits will be two years old in just a few months, and we are thrilled to announce that in 2026, we will shift from one annual print issue to two print issues! Our Spring 2026 issue will be packed with articles, profiles, and inspiring knitwear—and we hope you’ll be a part of it, too.

Spring Theme: Rooted.

Natural fibers and the act of making help so many of us feel grounded, connected. We can follow the thread from the stitches on our needles to a dyer, a yarn mill, a farmer, a landscape. That goes for any natural-fiber yarns! Join us as we explore the many connections between our knitting life and the world around us.

The On the Farm Cowl is a reader favorite, knitted in Brown Sheep Company yarn from Nebraska.

Design Collection: What are we looking for?

This Spring collection will be focused on transitional season knits—great accessories and lightweight layering garments that you’ll want to knit and wear as the weather warms. We look forward to hearing your ideas for wearable cowls, drapey shawls, cropped sweaters, perfect cardigans for chilly evenings, scarves and socks that are great for on-the-go making, and more.

The Farm & Fiber aesthetic is natural, comfortable, and lived-in. We love simple, thoughtful designs that make great use of the unique character of natural fibers and yarns.

Things We Love

• Natural fibers
• Yarns and designs with a story
• Maker lifestyle
• Inclusive sizing
• Breed-specific wools
• Wild silks
• Botanical dyes
• Fine lace shawls and rugged wraps
• Comfy cowls
• Cardigans perfect for layering
• Vests with splashes of colorwork
• Handcoverings—mitts, mittens, gloves, and more—perfect for busy, beautiful hands

The cables on this Vest for the Cricket Match give a polished finish.

Share Your Design Proposal

Please use our handy submissions form to propose design ideas. Feel free to suggest a yarn that would be a great fit for your proposal. (Yarn support is provided for selected designs.)

And we’re always looking for wonderful stories for articles. Drop us a line at team@farmfiberknits.com with an idea you’d like to read—or write!

Anticipated Timeline

Proposals due June 23, 2025

You’ll be notified if your design is chosen by July 1, 2025
Finished projects and patterns are due November 10, 2025

Submit ideas through our simple web form.

Learn more about our process on our submissions page.