In a stunning three-peat, I have submitted three patterns unsuccessfuly during this fall season.
- Lark Books declined on the stretch tank. No biggie, I wasn't relishing doing the sizing. I'm going to knit up some sort of a prototype for the Needful Yarns design contest.
- Knitty passed on my dropped-stitch sock. Not too disappointing, but I think the heel from that pattern needs to be shared. Will post the pattern on the sidebar when my Adobe has been fixed
- Ditto on a felted tote. I know there are bazillions of felted totes out there, but I feel this one had something to add to the mix in unique construction and vertical striping. Will post it for the sharing; there's no point in keeping it to myself.
I am disappointed, but not overly so. I am enjoying the procedure of assembling these submissions and learning a lot. I will continue to submit and consider these setbacks a statistical improvement on my chances for next time.
On the plus side, I will have a pattern appearing in Winter Knitty. It was one I submitted for the fall, but was more winter-appropriate and needed the photography to go along with it. After a re-shoot in September, it seems the design is a go for December!
On the super duper side, the Yahoo Group "For_The_Love_Of_Socks" has chosen Diamante for their "experienced" November KAL! I am very excited and have joined the group so I can see all of their finished products! Do consider joining if you have an inkling to try the pattern. They seem like a very nice bunch!
Kudos for persistence! In sales you expect 9 no's for 1 yes. I bet your odds are better than that! Guess it's never really rejection as it is an opportunity to fine tune, learn something and grow. I'll look for your addition in the Winter Knitty! Congrats.
Posted by: Doll | November 04, 2006 at 01:07 PM
Congratulations on the acceptance for Winter Knitty! I agree, what persistance and great ideas keep coming :o)
Posted by: rhelynn | November 08, 2006 at 04:25 PM