Hey everyone!

Thanks so much for your patience with me here, samples are finally sorted with the new manufacturer and have arrived!!

Most need small changes, some need big colour changes, and some are very nearly there! The samples are a size large, and I did my best to take photos in okay lighting so you could see what they'd look like on someone.

The colours are a little different on this one, but I still really like it!! Open to feedback here, but the only definite change is for the affectionally dubbed 'armpit moon' (named by Pin&Tonic) is to be moved down so it's more prominent on the front. 
The socks also need a slight colour change on the pink - it's a bit too close to skin tone. 

The biggest change to this is I asked the manufacturer to test out embroidery for the little fox - they suggested embroidery on top of fur fabric and I really love it!! It would make the little fox emblem really stand out so I wanted to ask everyone what they thought for this. 

The other mistake on this is the manufacturer has only got one colour fade - I originally designed it to have two, to fade from teal to dark blue to black. I don't know if this isn't possible since they haven't done it, so I am waiting on a response for this. Depending on what they say, I will combine the fade & clouds to one colour

I actually really like how this one came out!! Other than the purple colour needing a change, the rest is pretty perfect! Open to feedback on if you think the fox on the front also needs moving down (or it could also be made as a fur fabric embroidery patch?)

This I think is my favourite of the collection! The only change needed is adding more stripes and moving one leaf to the back of the jumper, other than that - this is perfect.

As soon as the samples are finalised, my manufacturer can give me an accurate size chart and then I can (finally!) send out surveys and open up the pre-order store. They will also give me a final quote for each cardigan, which I hope isn't going to be too painful.

Thank you so much everyone for sticking with me through this!!

Hey everyone!

Firstly thank you so much for your support with this campaign, I am so so overwhelmed and happy everyone loves these designs so much to make them come to life!

And secondly, thank you for your patience in waiting for an update and surveys from me. I've had a lot going on behind the scenes which I will update you with now.

Unfortunately, I decided I had to step away from the manufacturer Pin & Tonic uses for her knitwear, and find another one who would create my designs and the gradient fade I wanted to a much better effect. The need to make this decision came to light after the campaign had ended, so I have been hard at work sourcing an appropriate manufacturer who can meet my needs.

The good news is I found one who happily gave me examples of gradient knits they have already made, and a pattern which fits the shape of cardigan I want to make. So samples are underway, and I will hopefully have those to share soon as well as a sizing chart! Surveys will soon follow.

I am also hoping to open a pre-order store soon, and with some extra good news, the new manufacturer has a lower MOQ than the previous, which opens up the the possibility of a new design being added!:

This design is just a possibility at the moment!! But I am open to adding it to the pre-order store if it's in demand enough, and if the final quote allows for it. 

I am opening a poll to see which colour is the most popular, as I don't think I will be able to order two at the moment. My manufacturer can give a final quote once samples are made, and most of those are underway at the moment. I am just choosing the best thread colours to match the designs. 

Thank you again everyone for your patience, I hope to show samples and sizing charts etc very soon!

We're in the final stretch now!!

Thanks so so much to everyone who's contributed and who has backed the campaign so far, your support has been incredible and every single design has now been unlocked!!

Measurements

I'm sorry to everyone who's been waiting for measurements - I'm still waiting on these (and the sample) from the company. I hadn't realised they are quite a small team and I asked them to make up the most complicated design as the first sample to make sure it would come out okay.

Below are the measurements I took from a cardigan I already own, and the ones I handed to the company to emulate. It is a more loose design made for a relaxed fit.

I am unsure how this will translate into larger sizes - but I hope this helps even a little. The pattern designing is the longest stage of development, but the rest should hopefully be fairly quick. 

If you are concerned, I will have these available after the campaign (albeit for a higher price and without the free additions). 

If you have any questions - please feel free to ask!!