The following are rates for Interweave Knits/F+W Media.
—Posted 28 March 2019 —
Year of Publication: 2011
Type of design: Shawl
Is your design: Knit
How much were you paid by a flat fee?: $0
How much did you gross in royalties in the first year of the design’s release? (if N/A enter N/A): N/A
Was your design: a response to a call for submissions
Was your sample returned?: Yes
Were you paid according to the terms of your agreement?: No
Relationship with company: ongoing/pre-existing relationship
Did you have a written contract?: Yes
Did you negotiate your contract terms?: No, was happy with contract as presented
Briefly describe your royalty payments: F&W Media has not paid their contracted designers royalty checks for the second half of 2018. They had the kindness to send us the invoices of how much we earned…but we have heard nothing about being paid.
What best describes the rights you granted this company? Non-exclusive rights; can concurrently self-publish.
Who was responsible for the following:
Yarn Support – Company
Sample – Designer
Grading – Company
Tech Editing – Company
Photography – Company
Layout – Company
Customer Support – Designer & Company
Yardage of sample:250-500yds [229-458m]
Weight of yarn used in sample: Sport
How many sizes did you grade?: 1
Primary stitch used in the design: Stockinette/Garter
This company/publication promotes equality, diversity, and fairness: Unsure
BIPOC are represented by this company/publication: Unsure
LGBTQ are represented by this company/publication: Unsure
I feel the need to minimize various aspects of my racial or ethnic culture to be able to “fit in” to the culture of this company/publication: Unsure
I feel the need to minimize various aspects of my sexual orientation or gender identity to be able to “fit in” to the culture of this company/publication: Yes
I’ve been excluded by this company/publication because of my race or ethnicity: No
I’ve been excluded by this company/publication because of my sexual orientation or gender identity: No
I experienced or witnessed racial harassment or discrimination when working for this company/publication: No
If I were to report racial harassment or discrimination to this company/publication they would respond to it appropriately: Unsure
This company/publication genuinely addresses the concerns of marginalized groups: Unsure
Would you work with this company again?: No
—Posted 12 July 2016 —
Year of Publication: 2016
Type of design: Sweater- Cardigan/Pullover
Is your design: Knit
How much were you paid by a flat fee?: $500
How much did you gross in royalties in the first year of the design’s release? (if N/A enter N/A): N/A
Was your design: a response to a call for submissions
Was your sample returned?: No
Were you paid according to the terms of your agreement?: Yes
Relationship with company: first time working with company
Did you have a written contract?: Yes
Did you negotiate your contract terms?: No, was happy with contract as presented
Briefly describe your royalty payments: 40% of regular sale price after exclusive period.
What best describes the rights you granted this company? Rights revert back to me after 6-9 months.
Who was responsible for the following:
Yarn Support – Company
Sample – Designer
Grading – Designer
Tech Editing – Company
Photography – Company
Layout – Company
Customer Support – Company
Yardage of sample: 750-1000yds [686-915m]
Weight of yarn used in sample: DK
How many sizes did you grade?: 7
Primary stitch used in the design: Lace
Would you work with this company again?: Yes
How would you rate your experience with this company? 4/5
—Posted 28 April 2016—
Year of Publication: 2014
Type of design: Sweater- Cardigan/Pullover
How much were you paid by a flat fee?: $450
How much did you gross in royalties in the first year of the design’s release? (if N/A enter N/A): $0
Was your sample returned?: Yes
Were you paid according to the terms of your agreement?: Yes
Relationship with company: ongoing/pre-existing relationship
Did you have a written contract?: Yes
Did you negotiate your contract terms?: No
Briefly describe your royalty payments: N/A
What best describes the rights you granted this company? Rights revert back to me after more than 12 months.
Who was responsible for the following:
Yarn Support – Company
Sample – Designer
Grading – Designer
Tech Editing – Company
Photography – Company
Layout – Company
Customer Support – Company
Yardage of sample: 750-1000yds [686-915m]
Weight of yarn used in sample: Worsted
Primary stitch used in the design: Cables
Would you work with this company again?: Yes
How would you rate your experience with this company? 4/5
—Posted 28 April 2016—
Year of Publication: 2016
Type of design: Sweater- Cardigan/Pullover
How much were you paid by a flat fee?: $300
How much did you gross in royalties in the first year of the design’s release? (if N/A enter N/A): $0
Was your sample returned?: Yes
Were you paid according to the terms of your agreement?: Yes
Relationship with company: ongoing/pre-existing relationship
Did you have a written contract?: Yes
Did you negotiate your contract terms?: No
Briefly describe your royalty payments: N/A
What best describes the rights you granted this company? Rights revert back to me after more than 12 months.
Who was responsible for the following:
Yarn Support – Company
Sample – Designer
Grading – Designer
Tech Editing – Company
Photography – Company
Layout – Company
Customer Support – Company
Yardage of sample: 500-750yds [458-686m]
Weight of yarn used in sample: Worsted
Primary stitch used in the design: Stranded
Would you work with this company again?: Yes
How would you rate your experience with this company? 4/5
Anything else you would like others to know about your experience with this company? Would like to see the contract before receiving the yarn.
—Posted 28 April 2016—
Year of Publication: 2015
Type of design: Sweater- Cardigan/Pullover
How much were you paid by a flat fee?: $375
Was your sample returned?: Yes
Were you paid according to the terms of your agreement?: Yes
Relationship with company: first time working with company
Did you have a written contract?: Yes
Did you negotiate your contract terms?: No
Briefly describe your royalty payments: 20% royalty on any pattern sales through IK online store after exclusivity period (1 year). I retain rights to sell on Ravelry and any other websites.
What best describes the rights you granted this company? Rights revert back to me after 10-12 months.
Who was responsible for the following:
Yarn Support – Company
Sample – Designer
Grading – Designer
Tech Editing – Company
Photography – Company
Layout – Company
Customer Support – Designer
Yardage of sample: 1250-1500yds [1143-1372m]
Weight of yarn used in sample: Worsted
Primary stitch used in the design: Stockinette/Garter
Would you work with this company again?: Yes
How would you rate your experience with this company? 5/5
—Posted 27 April 2016—
Year of Publication: 2012
Type of design: Hat
Is your design: Knit
How much were you paid by a flat fee?: $200
How much did you gross in royalties in the first year of the design’s release? (if N/A enter N/A): $206.80
Was your design: a response to a call for submissions
Was your sample returned?: No
Were you paid according to the terms of your agreement?: Yes
Relationship with company: first time working with company
Did you have a written contract?: Yes
Did you negotiate your contract terms?: No
Briefly describe your royalty payments: Per sale: 40% of regular sale price (meaning that if pattern goes on sale, designer’s earnings are unaffected). Payment semi-annually. Semi-exclusive resale licence. Terms include the right to switch to non-exclusive (20%) or withdraw from royalty program altogether.
What best describes the rights you granted this company? Rights revert back to me after 10-12 months.
Who was responsible for the following:
Yarn Support – Company
Sample – Designer
Grading – Designer
Tech Editing – Company
Photography – Company
Layout – Company
Customer Support – Company
Yardage of sample: up to 250yds [229m]
Weight of yarn used in sample: Lace
Primary stitch used in the design: Lace
Would you work with this company again?: Yes
How would you rate your experience with this company? 5/5
Anything else you would like others to know about your experience with this company? Delighted with quality of finished magazine.
—Posted 21 April 2016—
Year of Publication: 2017
Type of design: Cowl
Is your design: Knit
How much were you paid by a flat fee?: $200
How much did you gross in royalties in the first year of the design’s release? (if N/A enter 0): $0
Was your design: a response to a call for submissions
Was your sample returned?: Yes
Were you paid in a timely fashion?: Yes
Relationship with company: first time working with company
Did you have a written contract?: Yes
Did you negotiate your contract terms?: No
Briefly describe your royalty payments: N/A
What best describes the rights you granted this company? Rights revert back to me after more than 12 months.
Who was responsible for the following:
Yarn Support – Company
Sample – Designer
Grading – Designer
Tech Editing – Company
Photography – Company
Layout – Company
Customer Support – Company
Yardage of sample: 250-500yds [229-458m]
Weight of yarn used in sample: Worsted
Primary stitch used in the design: Brioche
Would you work with this company again?: Yes
How would you rate your experience with this company? 5/5
—Posted 21 April 2016—
Year of Publication: 2016
Type of design: Sweater- Cardigan/Pullover
How much were you paid by a flat fee (in USD)?: $600
How much did you gross in royalties in the first year of the design’s release (in US Dollars)? (if N/A enter 0): $0
Was your sample returned?: Yes
Were you paid in a timely fashion?: Yes
Relationship with company: first time working with company
Did you have a written contract?: Yes
Did you negotiate your contract terms?: No
Briefly describe your royalty payments: Rights revert back to me and I can publish my own version on my website and other websites. The company retains rights to their version and pays a 20% royalty on sales from their website.
What best describes the rights you granted this company? Rights revert back to me after 10-12 months.
Who was responsible for the following:
Yarn Support – Company
Sample – Designer
Grading – Designer
Tech Editing – Company
Photography – Company
Layout – Company
Customer Support – Designer
Yardage of sample: 1000-1250yds [915-1143m]
Weight of yarn used in sample: Sport
Primary stitch used in the design: Lace
Would you work with this company again?: Yes
How would you rate your experience with this company? 5/5
—Posted 21 April 2016—
Year of Publication: 2016
Type of design: Vest
How much were you paid (in USD)?: $400
Was your sample returned?: Yes
Were you paid in a timely fashion?: Yes
Relationship with company: ongoing/pre-existing relationship
Did you have a written contract?: Yes
Did you negotiate your contract terms?: No
Briefly describe your royalty payments: semi-exclusive resale chosen from boilerplate options (designer gets 40% of online sales, which are exclusive to publisher’s website)
What best describes the rights you granted this company? Rights revert back to me after 10-12 months.
Who was responsible for the following:
Yarn Support – Company
Sample – Designer
Grading – Designer
Tech Editing – Company
Photography – Company
Layout – Company
Customer Support – Designer
Yardage of sample: 750-1000yds [686-915m]
Weight of yarn used in sample: Aran
Primary stitch used in the design: Knit/Purl Motif
Would you work with this company again?: Yes
How would you rate your experience with this company? 5/5
—Posted 20 April 2016—
Year of Publication: 2016
Type of design: Socks
How much were you paid (in USD)?: $500
Was your sample returned?: Yes
Were you paid in a timely fashion?: Yes
Relationship with company: ongoing/pre-existing relationship
Did you have a written contract?: Yes
Did you negotiate your contract terms?: Yes
Briefly describe your royalty payments: No ongoing royalties. One time reuse fee of $112.50 paid if they decide they’d like to publish it again in a future project.
What best describes the rights you granted this company? Rights revert back to me after more than 12 months.
Who was responsible for the following:
Yarn Support – Designer
Sample – Designer
Grading – Designer
Tech Editing – Company
Photography – Company
Layout – Company
Customer Support – Designer
Yardage of sample: 250-500yds [229-458m]
Weight of yarn used in sample: Fingering (Sock)
Primary stitch used in the design: Cables
Would you work with this company again?: Yes
How would you rate your experience with this company? 4/5
—Posted 20 April 2016—
Year of Publication: 2014
Type of design: Bolero/Shrug
How much were you paid (in USD)?: $175
Was your sample returned?: Yes
Were you paid in a timely fashion?: Yes
Relationship with company: first time working with company
Did you have a written contract?: Yes
Did you negotiate your contract terms?: No
Briefly describe your royalty payments: One-time fee, plus royalty payment options at varying levels to choose from for sales after print magazine no longer in print.
What best describes the rights you granted this company? Non-exclusive rights; can concurrently self-publish.
Who was responsible for the following:
Yarn Support – Company
Sample – Designer
Grading – Designer
Tech Editing – Company
Photography – Company
Layout – Company
Customer Support – Company
Yardage of sample: 250-500yds [229-458m]
Weight of yarn used in sample: Aran
Primary stitch used in the design: Stockinette/Garter
Would you work with this company again?: Yes
How would you rate your experience with this company? 5/5
—Posted 20 April 2016—
Year of Publication: 2014
Type of design: Shawl
How much were you paid (in USD)?: $75
Was your sample returned?: Yes
Were you paid in a timely fashion?: Yes
Relationship with company: ongoing/pre-existing relationship
Did you have a written contract?: Yes
Did you negotiate your contract terms?: No
Briefly describe your royalty payments: Exclusive initial period during print run of magazine, royalties on electronic sales thereafter.
What best describes the rights you granted this company? Rights revert back to me after 4-6 months.
Who was responsible for the following:
Yarn Support – Company
Sample – Designer
Grading – N/A
Tech Editing – Company
Photography – Company
Layout – Company
Customer Support – Company
Yardage of sample: 500-750yds [458-686m]
Weight of yarn used in sample: Lace
Primary stitch used in the design: Knit/Purl Motif
Would you work with this company again?: Yes
How would you rate your experience with this company? 5/5
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