Designer Submission Guidelines Instruction Page(s) please print or type of information clearly ALL SUBMISSIONS ARE TO BE IN PLAIN/ASCII TEXT (ascii, generic word processor is acceptable) sent either via email or on disk. If sending a disk, be sure to include text and graphics on the disk(s). Please Note: Formatted Word Processing files (i.e., Microsoft Word "doc", Word Perfect "wpd", etc will not be accepted. Look under FILE and SAVE AS functions to find teh ASCII/Plain Text Files. PDF files will not be accepted Be sure the top of each page contains the following *Date: ___________________ 200__ PATTERN TITLE: ___________________________ Page No. *Your Name *Email Address: Technique(s)Used: INSTRUCTIONS Be specific with instructions. Write down everything the stitcher needs to do. Never ASSUME the reader will "know" If your instructions require, for example, two strands of a yarn or thread be used together, SAY THAT, ONE strand of Color RED and ONE strand of Color BLUE, held together and treated as a single strand of yarn/thread/whatever. DO NOT say "RED + BLUE" Single space instructions except between headings/paragraphs (ie. Going from the last row in Begin Work to the heading Finishing or between Finished Size and Materials) Use only one space after the period at the end of a sentence. Spell out the number for the amount of times to repeat a stitch, cut a shape, etc. If writing a repeat like "[K3, P3], rep three times", or From fabric A, cut TWENTY 3" inch strips. Capitalize the first letter after the row or round heading (ie. Row 1: Sc, dc, sc, etc.). End the sentence with a period if it ends in an English word. If it ends with an abbreviation, do not put a period.. Capitalize color names. When referring to a color in the pattern, use the generic color name. (This is differnt from what is expected in the materials list. ) Include any charts/layouts/etc used to stitch a design or for the placement of motifs. For example a knitting pattern might have the following MATERIALS: yarn amounts needed (in oz. {for one} or ozs. {for two or more} and approximate yds.), weight of yarn (ie. worsted, sport, etc.), generic Color Name (color in CAPS) - (Brand Name Of Yarn, weight, company's Color Name) size knitting needles (in U.S. and mm) and type (ie. straight, circular, double-pointed) stitch marker stitch holder cable needle size 22 tapestry needle any additional items (ie. size/color of beads, size/color of sequins, size/color/length of ribbon, size/color of buttons) GAUGE: list the sts and rows or rounds for length of measurement and what st customer should use to create gauge swatch (ie. In Stockinette St: 5 sts, 7 rows = 2") TECHNIQUES USED: this should be a list of what is used in this particular pattern - i.e, a Knitting pattern may require Knit, Purl, Increasing, decreasing. Quilting might call for use of Paper Piecing, or Strip Quilting, Counted thread may require specialty stitches INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETION : list any notes specific to pattern under this heading KNIT/Crochet Specific Formatting Guide; Before preparing your instructions for submission, we suggest you visit and print out the information at the Yarn Standards web site: http://www.yarnstandards.com/ These are the standards that are being adopted for abbreviations, sizing and skill level Along with the pattern, include a separate sheet called a Stitch Guide. It lists every abbreviation and st used in all of the patterns. Below are samples or abbreviations and sts. This is not an all-inclusive list (other sts may be used, the abbreviations just need to be consistent). Also in the Stitch Guide are any tips the designer has to help the consumer work the patterns. Single space instructions except between headings (ie. Going from the last row in Begin Work to the heading Finishing or between Finished Size and Materials) Use only one space after the period at the end of a sentence. Format the type size as 11 point and use Times New Roman as the font, if possible. If writing a repeat like "[K3, P3], rep three times", spell out the number for the amount of times to repeat. Capitalize the first letter after the row or round heading (ie. Row 1: Sc, dc, sc, etc.). End the sentence with a period if it ends in an English word. If it ends with an abbreviation, do not put a period.. Capitalize color names. When referring to a color in the pattern, use the generic color name. Include any charts, placement diagrams, templates, etc. If appropriate, be sure to include where illustrative graphic should be placed. SAMPLE: BEGIN WORK: Begin with how many sts to CO (specify what color or yarn if working with multiple colors or multiple yarns) Row 1: List rows or rounds in bold with the instructions for each. Use one space only after a period ending a sentence. End lines of instructions with a period if they end with an English word (Rep from * three times. Or Rep Row 1. Or Attach White yarn.). If the end of the line of instructions ends with an abbreviation, do not put a period (Row 6: P2, K2 or Round 4: P3, K6, [K1, P3], rep six times, P3 ). Rows 2 - 5 (4 rows): When giving instructions for several rows or rounds, put a dash between the numbers (instead of Rows 2 through 5). If desired, include at the end of the line, in parentheses, the total number of sts in the row or round (be consistent throughout all the patterns). Row 6: Rep Row 1. – When a specific row or round is mentioned in the line, capitalize Row or Round. If rows or rounds are being referred to in general, do not capitalize. FINISHING: instructions for assembly (include techniques like whip stitch, mattress stitch, kitchener stitch, etc.), right sides together, fringe, pompons, application of ribbon, braids, tassels, blocking, starching, etc. Remember, if our pattern testors cannnot follow your instructions, it will be rejected. Use standard abbreviations whenever possible.