Calling All Testers!
I am always on the look-out for fast and reliable knitters and crocheters to test my new patterns. It is through my incredible team of testers that I am able to find any errors, and confusing areas in my patterns, so that they are easy to follow when released to the public.
What are we looking for in a pattern tester?
Qualifications & Experience:
Disqualifications:
Attention to detail
Ability to take clear photos
All levels of experience are welcome
All patterns to be tested are written in English, and use standard US terms.
If you are chosen to test and cannot meet the deadline (we all have things that come up), please contact me.
Unresponsive testers, and testers who do NOT complete the Requirements/Rules as listed below will be automatically disqualified for future testing.
Skills Frequently Used:
Basic Crochet Skills Required, Including:
Chain
Slip Stitch
Single Crochet
Double Crochet
Increases & Decreases
Crocheting Flat & In The Round
Basic Knitting Skills Required, Including:
Cast on
Bind off
Knit
Purl
Increases & Decreases
Knitting Flat & In The Round
*Additional skills may be used, and will be included in the pattern testing information sent out in the pattern testing call.
Requirements/Rules:
There is no obligation to test every pattern.
As a pattern tester, you will only be testing one pattern at a time. Once you have completed all the requirements for that testing call, you may join the call for the next pattern to be tested.
You will need to provide your own yarn and supplies for the project, and keep track of yards/grams used.
Deadlines are Non-negotiable.
Pattern testers need to be able to commit to the deadline set in the testing requirements. Please keep in mind pattern releases can take months. I release most of my patterns in collections of 10, and this takes time. I will need each project completed on time, so that I can keep pattern testing moving and on track for the collection release date.
No revealing pictures on social media until the pattern is published! All correspondence – pictures, patterns, ect, are confidential.
Follow the instructions as given in the pattern without making any alterations.
Proper Feedback must be given. Communicate any errors including pattern instructions, measurements, spelling, grammar, punctuation, stitch count, etc. I am also looking for suggestions and constructive feedback about the pattern. If something doesn’t fit right, please let me know. Don’t be afraid to be picky and detailed!
You will be required to send a picture of your finished test along with a testing questionnaire.
You MUST leave a review of the pattern on my website THE DAY the pattern is published.
Compensation:
Testers who complete the test — meaning fulfill all expectations listed above — will receive:
- A code for the final pattern once released through my website.
- A code for another self-published pattern of choice from my website, good for one year
- Good juju for future tests
- …and, of course, a huge heap of my gratitude!
What will be including in the testing call?
Project Type
Sizes Available
Yarn Used,
including weight and brand
Gauge
A list of all materials & notions needed
Testing Timeline,
including deadline
All Expectations
Any Additional Notes
If you would like to be included in our pattern testing group sign up here!
We will be sending out separate emails to those who want to test crochet, test knit, or both.
Please select which emails you wish to receive.
I will send out an email when new patterns are ready to be tested with pattern and testing details, and will select testers from those who are interested. I will only be in touch when new testing opportunities arise!
There is no obligation to test every pattern.