sweater quantity library FAQ
What is the Sweater Quantity Library?
The Sweater Quantity Library (SQL) is a collection of historical colorways, available to order at any time across a staple range of bases, in quantities of 3 or more across a single colorway & base. I offer the SQL as a way to reduce the feeling of scarcity or pressure to buy during a collection pre-order, when the time may not be right for you! Purchasing mindfully, and thus creating mindfully, is important to me, and I never want anyone to feel rushed to order something that ends up sitting in their stash instead of being loved.
How do the minimum quantities work and why?
In order to offer the SQL year round, I need to make it practical for myself to dye up colorways in quantities that don't create large amounts of extra inventory in the studio. Minimums are set at 3 skeins per colorway/base, since I dye in pans of 4. I am unable to mix bases within a single pan, due to them dyeing differently and affecting other skeins.
What is the timeline for SQL orders?
You can expect your order to ship between 6-8 weeks of your order date. This allows me time to order any bases or dye supplies needed for your order, if not already in stock at the studio, and work these orders into my existing production schedule. SQL orders do NOT affect existing pre-order timelines.
Can I combine an SQL order with an existing order I have with you?
You absolutely may - I request that you put your existing order number you'd like to combine your current order with into the comments section when checking out, or send me an email of the two or more order numbers you'd like to combine. Please note that because SQL orders are on a separate timeline from collection pre-orders, your order will follow the longest timeline of the items you've ordered. This ensures that I am still adhering to my quoted production timeline for pre-order collections, and that SQL dyeing won't interfere with that timeline.
If you don't request to combine your SQL order with an existing order, I will ship them each according to their previously quoted production timelines, individually.
Will inclusivity discounts apply to the SQL?
Yes absolutely!
Will SQL skeins match skeins I have in my stash?
I cannot guarantee this due to slight variances in dye styles or material dye lots over time. I recommend you order the amount you need for a project in its entirety from the SQL, versus mixing with existing skeins you have in your stash. While I strive to keep color consistency over the years, the SQL is my opportunity to perfect recipes and create a new color standard go forward - and there is a chance this might vary slightly from older productions. SQL orders of the same colorway that occur at separate times are intended to match one another, though I still recommend alternating skeins due to dye lot differences.
I need help! Can I email / DM you?
Always! I am here to answer any questions you may have - and I love to chat and brainstorm color combinations. I am happy to pull and photograph any combos you want to see, provided I have skeins available at the studio to photograph, to help you create your perfect order!
