There’s just something about hiking in the forest that makes me think of fall. Doesn’t matter the time of year, either. Something about the smell of wet soil, dried leaves, and fresh air brings me to fall even during the hottest part of summer. So naturally, when coming up with a theme for the Fall 2025 issue, I had to go with A Walk in the Woods.
These Birch Bark Towels by Nicolle McKenna from the March/April 2020 issue of Handwoven use simple plain weave and a bit of inlay to give the feeling of beautiful bark. Photo by George Boe
For this issue, we’re looking for all kinds of projects inspired by the forest and the things found within. Examples might include a set of towels reminiscent of moss and lichen, a runner woven with the colors of fall foliage, or an inkle band patterns from your favorite butterflies or beetles.
Sara Goldenberg White's Butterfly Shawl from the 2020 issue of Little Looms was inspired by images of butterfly wings under microscopes. Photo by George Boe
We’ll also be looking for projects inspired by time spent in the woods whether hiking, camping, or staying in a cabin or cottage. This might mean a set of napkins designed for your kitchen or a blanket for nights by the fire. We'd also love to see items you’d take on a hike such as a warm hat, snuggly shawl, or a picnic set. In general for this issue, think cozy and cottagecore.
Gabi van Tassell's Indian Blanket Flower Afghan not only features fall hues, but would also be perfect for snuggling up by the fire in a cabin. Photo by George Boe
Please note, projects that use discontinued yarns will not be accepted. Hand-dyed yarns will be allowed as long as either the yarn is available for sale or instructions are given in the project for dyeing the yarn.
Deborah Shelmidine's Autumn Leaves Runner from the Fall 2023 issue would fit right in Fall 2025 as well. Photo by Matt Graves
Also note that we base our project selections for each issue on contributor photographs. Please include a photo or photos of the finished item or of items you’ve woven that are most similar to the item you propose to weave for the issue. We will review the proposals and ask for additional photographs if needed. After the project-selection meeting, we will contact everyone whose project is accepted and ask that it be submitted along with the project paperwork.
You can find the palette for the issue here.
• Proposals for projects (including preliminary photos) and articles due: 9/15/2024 • Additional photographs of projects due: 11/11/2024 • Non-project article text and photographs due: 11/11/2024 • Physical projects with paperwork due: 12/16/2024
Please use our Little Looms submission form for proposals. Submission guidelines can be found here.
Please use the address below for any questions or inquiries that won’t fit into our submission form. Please contact us and ask for a physical address to send any pieces of your proposal that cannot be emailed.
Editorial email: [email protected]
We are looking forward to seeing your proposals for projects and articles!
Happy weaving!
Christina