12.20.24 Seismic Yarn is taking a much needed winter break! Orders are still shipping, but at a slower pace. We are also continuing to refresh the website and updating the many missing photos. Please email me if there is a colorway photo you'd like to see!
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12.20.24 Seismic Yarn is taking a much needed winter break! Orders are still shipping, but at a slower pace. We are also continuing to refresh the website and updating the many missing photos. Please email me if there is a colorway photo you'd like to see!
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Seismic Sample Makers

Hello Seismic Sample Makers!

This page is dedicated to sharing information about upcoming sample knits and gathering sample knit calls.

For now, I will have a template that I'll ask you to copy and paste into an email when you are interested in applying for a specific sample knit.  I'm hoping to make things easier and simpler in the future!

Here is the information I'll need from you (assuming you have already completed the main application):

  • Name
  • Have you made this pattern before?
  • Are you comfortable with any special techniques/skills required?
  • Are you able to complete this project in the designated timeframe?
  • Any questions for me?

Project status: Open and accepting applications


Assorted Socks from Knitting Expat's Around the World in 8 Socks Club

  • Type: Knit, socks
  • Special Techniques: some lace and/or cables
  • Size: adult
  • Yarn Weight: Fingering
  • Project Yarn: Butter Sock and Butter Twist
  • Colorway(s): TBD
  • Timeframe: 2-4 week/pair
  • Project store credit value: $28/pair
  • Assigned: Hong Kong, London,
  • Open: Dubai,  Rome, Paris

Assigned

Pattern: 8 Bit Doodle Cowl (Ravelry link) by Jamie Lomax

  • Type: Knit, cowl
  • Special Techniques: Stranded colorwork, kitchener stitch, provisional cast on
  • Size: One Size
  • Yarn Weight: DK
  • Project Yarn: Butter Sock DK
  • Colorway(s): Pretty Pretty Princess Rainbow Minis, Dark...Dark...Like My Soul, Daly City Birthday Party
  • Timeframe:4-5 weeks
    Project store credit value: $104
  • Maker: Var
Pattern: Float (Ravelry link) by Dawn Barker
  • Type: Knit, shawl
  • Special Techniques: assigned pooling, cluster stitch (explained in pattern)
  • Size: one size
  • Yarn Weight: Fingering
  • Project Yarn: 3 skeins Butter Sock
  • Colorway(s): probably Harley Quinn or another from the Cosplay Rainbow
  • Timeframe: 4-6 weeks
  • Project store credit value: $84
  • Maker: Lori

Cappuccino Beanie (Ravelry link) by Valentina Cosciani

  • Type: Knit, hat
  • Special Techniques: Cables
  • Size: One Size
  • Yarn Weight: Sport
  • Project Yarn: Butter Sport
  • Colorway(s): TBD (considering Azurite & Malachite)
  • Timeframe: 2-4 weeks
  • Project store credit value: $28
Coming Soon

Star Trek Socks (Ravelry link) by Laura Hohman

  • Type: Knit, socks
  • Special Techniques: stranded colorwork
  • Size: adult
  • Yarn Weight: Fingering
  • Project Yarn: Butter Sock and Butter Twist
  • Colorway(s): Dark...Dark...Like My Soul and assorted for colorwork (Lust, Golden Lasso/Trip, Fake Snake in the Sleeping Bag)
  • Timeframe: 2-4 week/pair
  • Project store credit value: $

Astral Hat by Knitrino

Faberge (Ravelry link) by Laura Aylor

  • Type: Knit, shawl
  • Special Techniques: Horizontal braid, beading
  • Size: 
  • Yarn Weight: Fingering
  • Project Yarn: Luxe or Ultra
  • Colorway(s): TBD
  • Timeframe: 4-6 weeks
  • Project store credit value:

Potential upcoming sample call patterns (still making decisions)

  • Broadleaf Wool & Pine Designs - Butter Sock & Fluff
  • Eva Cowl by Noma Ndlovu - Butter Single or Luxe Fingering
  • Flying Home Top by Ainur Birkimbayeva - Cellular
  • Mai Troppo or Non Troppo by Asa Tricosa - Sport, Fluff, Lace
  • Beeswax Shawl by Amy van de Laar - Butter Fingering or Single
  • Mighty Mini by Rachel Moelnaar - Pretty Pretty Princess Minis
  • Bessie Crop by Jacqueline Cieslak - Cellular
  • Blooming Moon Bandana by Yelley LD - TBD