Collaboration

Pin and Pine is a craft and home-decor site built around amigurumi patterns, cozy crochet projects, rustic DIY, and seasonal decor ideas that real hands have actually made. If you are a yarn brand, a tool or notions company, a fellow maker, a publisher, or an agency representing any of the above, we would genuinely love to hear from you. This page explains what kinds of collaborations fit our site, what we expect from any partnership, and how to send us a proposal that gets read.

What We Are Open To

We say yes to partnerships that add real value for readers who crochet, knit, decorate, or love handmade seasonal projects. That includes:

• Yarn, hook, and notions brands wanting product features, honest reviews, or pattern collaborations using their materials
• Amigurumi and crochet pattern designers interested in guest features or cross-promotion
• Craft subscription boxes or kit companies relevant to crochet, amigurumi, or rustic DIY
• Home decor and craft room organization brands with products that fit a cozy, handmade aesthetic
• Seasonal decor companies (holiday, autumn, spring makers) looking for tie-in content
• Craft fairs, maker communities, and small yarn shops interested in mentions or joint promotions
• Photographers or illustrators offering imagery relevant to our niche, with proper attribution handled per our Image Credits practices

We are more selective about, and generally decline, collaborations that have nothing to do with crafting, home decor, or slow, handmade living — this keeps the site focused and useful, a philosophy you can read more about on our About Us page.

How Sponsored Content Works Here

Every collaboration on Pin and Pine is filtered through the same editorial lens we use for our own patterns and projects: is it genuinely useful, tested where relevant, and honest about what it is? We do not publish content we would not want to see on our own hooks and needles. Our full approach to research, testing, and sourcing is outlined in our Editorial Policy, and it applies to sponsored posts and brand features just as much as to organic content.

Any paid placement, gifted product, or affiliate relationship is clearly labeled for readers. Depending on the format, this may reference our Disclosure page or, for product links that earn a commission, our Affiliate Disclaimer. If imagery is shared to Pinterest as part of a campaign, standard practices from our Pinterest Disclaimer apply as well. Transparency is not optional for us — it is part of why readers trust the patterns and recommendations on this site.

Content Standards We Hold Onto

Whether a post is fully organic or part of a paid collaboration, it needs to meet the same bar:

• Patterns and instructions must be accurate, clearly written, and realistic for the skill level stated
• Product claims must be honest — we will not overstate what a yarn, hook, or kit can do
• Photography should reflect the actual product or project, not stock imagery presented as our own work
• Any safety-relevant note (such as choking hazards with amigurumi eyes and small parts around children and pets) must be included where applicable
• Sponsored posts must read like something our audience would actually want, not a thinly wrapped advertisement

These standards mirror the expectations in our Community Guidelines and Terms of Use, and they exist to protect both our readers and the brands we work with.

Formats We Can Discuss

Collaborations here are rarely one-size-fits-all, and we like to shape the format around what actually fits the project. Common options include:

• Sponsored pattern posts featuring a specific yarn, hook set, or kit
• Product roundups or gift guides that include a brand alongside others we genuinely recommend
• Seasonal collaborations timed to holidays or gift-giving periods
• Affiliate partnerships for tools, yarn, or organization products we already love
• Social or Pinterest cross-promotion tied to a specific pattern launch
• Long-term ambassador-style arrangements for brands that align closely with our aesthetic

We are happy to discuss a format that is not listed here if it makes sense for both sides.

How to Send a Proposal

The fastest way to reach us is by email. Please include a short introduction to your brand or project, what kind of collaboration you have in mind, any relevant links or media kit, and a rough timeline if you have one. Send everything to [email protected], and we will get back to you personally — we do not use automated pitch forms, so expect a real reply from a real person.

If you are unsure whether your idea fits, reach out anyway. We would rather have a quick conversation than have you guess. General questions unrelated to partnerships can also go through our Contact page, and if you want more background on how the site is run and who is behind it before pitching, our About Us page is a good place to start. For questions about how existing partnerships and affiliate links are disclosed, our Disclosure page has the full detail.

We read every proposal that comes in. Thoughtful, well-matched pitches tend to get the quickest and most enthusiastic responses, so a little context about why your brand fits a site about crochet, amigurumi, and handmade home decor goes a long way.