We are still taking submissions for the first ever Gift Issue of The Inside Loop.

The gift issue aims to be an annual all-encompassing lifesaver, rescuing you from your “what on Earth can I make my Auntie Mabel for Christmas?” type dilemmas.

So we want patterns for small or quick to make knitted or crocheted items, particularly one-skein projects. No sweaters in this issue, please! Scarves, hats and socks, and stashbusting patterns for toys, accessories and widgets are welcome.

Please note: we prefer not to have any overtly religious symbolism.

This issue is for patterns only. Article submissions are welcome for other issues of The Inside Loop throughout the year.

Please visit our Submissions page for more information. As usual, we are offering remuneration of between 30 and 50 GBP for each design we use. The closing date for submissions is 16th August 2008.