photo by Steve Koukoulas

The color story for Fresh Designs Crochet: Kids is jelly beans - bright candy colors. Yarns already being used in this book include Berroco Vintage DK in Wasabi, Knit Picks Shine Sport in Clementine, and Knit Picks Imagination Handpaint in Mermaid Lagoon - bright colors and comfortable, wearable fibers. I'm particularly interested in featuring indie dyed yarns in this book; most sock yarns are durable and machine-washable, and make great layering pieces. Speaking of sock yarns, Kids, along with Designs for Men, includes socks. Toe-up socks in particular. I'm also looking for onesies, rompers, and pants.

Please keep in mind that the Kids book is for garments and accessories; all toys will be in the Toys book.

Fresh Designs Crochet call for submissions information (including inspiration boards) and online submission form are available at Cooperative Press.