/r/PatternTesting

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This subreddit is intended to connect pattern designers and testers. The focus is on knit & crochet patterns, but all fiber arts patterns are welcome.

This subreddit is intended to connect pattern designers and testers.

Pattern designers can feel free to offer whatever they'd like in exchange for feedback on their projects as long as they follow Reddit's rules (https://www.redditinc.com/policies/content-policy)

Testing guidelines for pattern designers and testers:

*Designers will post a request for testers (feel free to post outside links for testers to follow to apply) including a photo or the finished project and deadline at the minimum (see guidelines at the bottom).

*Testers will reply to the call for testers using whatever method the Designer requests

*Designers should, but are not required to, update their original post calling for testers when they have enough people.

*Testers are encouraged to post questions, progress photos, and provide support to each other. By posting photos you agree to allow the Pattern Designer to use them in their final pattern, website, or promotional materials.

*Testers will provide feedback to designers for their use in the final Pattern.

*Designers MAY post the final version of their pattern (or links to where they can be purchased) if they choose, but are not required to. Please tag all testers in your post.

*Testers and Designers should keep in contact with each other. If a tester is unable to complete a pattern test on time, a designer may send an invoice for the cost of the pattern if they choose.

*Most importantly: Let's have fun!

The following is a GUIDELINE for posts calling for pattern testers

[photo of the finished product]

Name of pattern:

Needles/hooks required:

Other notions or tools required:

Yarn requirements:

Level of skill required:

Written, charted or abbreviated pattern:

Tester requirements: (final photo, weekly updates, etc)

Testing deadline:

Number of testers needed:

Testers:

Corrections:

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1

Need testers for my Donald Duck inspired bag

3 Comments
2024/04/29
11:18 UTC

2

Looking for Testers for Turtle Pattern and Sea Turtle Pattern

1 Comment
2024/04/29
10:28 UTC

3

chef dolls from Plateup! Test call

šŸ“¢ Pattern Tester Call šŸ‘Øā€šŸ³ [OPEN]

I am looking for pattern testers for my Plateup! Chef pattern from the game Plateup!

ā­ļøConditions:

  • Finish testing by April 10th
  • Allow me to use your finished photos in listing and promotion purposes
  • Give me feedback to improve the pattern
  • You can use any yarn and colours you like

Pattern Details:

-Made with DK acrylic yarn hook size 3 (testers can use what they like - finished size will vary)

-Removable clothing - coat and apron options

Excited to get this pattern out there šŸ˜Š

If you have a crochet instagram, even better!

https://preview.redd.it/t5ow3wls5gwc1.jpg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=76747edbbb55e1c4d927c0c2b0ac3d0fe0bb40e0

0 Comments
2024/04/24
15:38 UTC

1

Tester call for my Mini Chef knife :)

This is a quick make! Let me know if interested in testing! I also have a post on Instagram with more info! <3

https://www.instagram.com/screamingyarn/

https://preview.redd.it/4uy8firhxxvc1.png?width=1080&format=png&auto=webp&s=4f4a40e9f08c12cb874d6f8226326d53ba04d9cc

0 Comments
2024/04/22
02:21 UTC

15

Test call for Ziggity Zaggity Zockz

These fun and quick socks use slipped stitch cables with a German short row heel and twisted rib cuff.

Instructions are both charted and written for both cuff down and toe up versions.

More info and apply though this Google form, linked in the comments.

2 Comments
2024/04/21
23:39 UTC

7

Looking for testers for mouse pattern and rabbit pattern

4 Comments
2024/04/20
21:46 UTC

2

Fiore Turtle

Hi! I am looking for crochet artists to test my new turtle patterns. The application deadline is 4/22/24 and the turtle (either sunflower or daisy) is due with feedback and a nice picture by 4/28/24. Pattern release will be Monday 4/29/24 There are no yarn type, color or size requirements. You should use the hook size reccomended for your yarn or smaller The pattern is intermediate level, abbreviated with photo tutorials, written in US terms, and will be given via pdf file. If you would like to apply please follow the link in comments

1 Comment
2024/04/20
01:09 UTC

10

Test knitters wanted for my first design--deadline in July

6 Comments
2024/04/19
17:16 UTC

10

Looking for testers for my little cup of hot chocolate <3

If you are interested in testing, just head to the ribblr link below and apply! I would really appreciate it as this is my first pattern and Iā€™m very new to it šŸ˜Š

https://meet.ribblr.com/t/tester-call-for-low-sew-warm-cup-of-hot-chocolate/365260?u=lzeek

Thanks either way!

0 Comments
2024/04/19
06:07 UTC

13

Test Knit Call - The Sunken Cathedral Socks

8 Comments
2024/04/17
23:12 UTC

9

Testers Needed for Baby Dino

Iā€™m holding a pattern tester call over on Instagram @thefadedwildflower if youā€™re interested in entering!!!
You can make it in whatever yarn youā€™d like and I include the instructions for the felt eyes as well.

2 Comments
2024/04/16
23:37 UTC

6

MY MELODY (redesign) šŸŖ·šŸŒøšŸø

Tester call! (nlyn.crochet @ instagram) my melody frog / water lily design! šŸ«¶

1 Comment
2024/04/16
04:26 UTC

10

Crochet cat toy testing

Looking for about 9 testers to help me polish these cat toy patterns.

22 Comments
2024/04/15
16:14 UTC

9

Knitted Tee

Iā€™m looking for testers for a knitted tee. Itā€™s knit in the round and is totally seamless. Itā€™s short sleeved for those that CBA with sleeves. There is a twisted rib, including the V which is picked up at the end.

Iā€™m looking for 3 initial test knitters for the first size (40in bust) then will be looking for more test knitters afterwards.

The final pattern will have automated calculations built in to size the patter up and down for a perfect fit.

1 Comment
2024/04/11
13:42 UTC

18

Looking for pattern testers !

The title says it all, I am so excited about sharing this pattern but I would like to get some returns about my pattern before posting it (in case my english is not precise enough or if there is any mistakes)

In order to be chosen, you need to

  • go following me on my Instagram account which is linked here <3
  • show me your amigurumi works (i will check your account or you can dm me your projects)
  • post your finished project if you have a public account to publish your crochet projects

People with public crochet accounts will be prioritized but you can still participate if you donā€™t have one !

Thank you to people who will take their time applying for this, have a nice day !

13 Comments
2024/04/10
22:27 UTC

3

TESTERS REQUIRED: The Lure of the Sea Cowl

https://preview.redd.it/20ksn5odbmtc1.jpg?width=1448&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=84a706009a9f1ec72e6d6f4f7f7c19dcdd20f7cd

Name of pattern: LURE OF THE SEA Cowl

Needles/hooks required: 4mm circular needles, smaller needles required for ribbing

Other notions or tools required: Stitch markers, scissors

Yarn requirements: 100% wool DK in your choice of colours

Level of skill required: Beginner

Written, charted or abbreviated pattern: The pattern is written, with the odd abbreviation, and the colorwork is presented as a chart.

Tester requirements:Ā Final photos, updates as you reach whatever milestones you feel are exciting, an end-of-project survey on any changes youā€™d make and any feedback you have, and then adding your project to the Ravelry listing when it is available.

Testing deadline: 10th May 2024

Number of testers needed: 3

https://preview.redd.it/d71466odbmtc1.jpg?width=1448&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=005bdfec0bc79d78902c065711caf30164177e25

1 Comment
2024/04/10
09:08 UTC

4

Cross Stitch Testers - Mini Music Cross Stitch Album Covers

Hi! I'm looking for sample cross stitchers who would like to cross stitch any one of these patterns in the collage below.

This is a cross stitch project. The type of stitches are full stitches only. Beginner friendly. Patterns are on 14 count Aida, but could stitched on 16 or 18 count as well.

Deadline: 2-6 weeks per piece (but am flexible on time).

Tester requirements: 1-3 well lit images I could use for the listing photo please :)

Pattern Info: All patterns are 3" x 3". 1,764 stitches.

Number of testers: 1-18

Requirements: DMC Color Floss

I can send a PDF (color/ B&W) or JPG of the pattern (or all of the above).

Looking for feedback on the DMC colors used in the pattern. I need honest opinions if a color isn't working (too dark/light/strays too far from the album image). If pattern colors are too similar, don't have enough contrast, etc.

Row 1: Cowboy Carter - Beyonce, Paramore - Paramore, Harry's House - Harry Styles,

Row 2: Chemtrails Over the Country Club - Lana Del Rey, DYKTTA Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd - Lana Del Rey, High as Hope - Florence + the Machine

Row 3: Punisher - Phoebe Bridgers, Happier Than Ever - Billie Ellish, Oops, I Did It Again - Britney Spears

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https://preview.redd.it/kd4tm4o1aktc1.jpg?width=3582&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=61b846acffd8d6ec2f01015423f228d1dc1bcda7

6 Comments
2024/04/10
02:26 UTC

5

Testers needed for little Bear

6 Comments
2024/04/09
23:21 UTC

2

I would appreciate your feedback on my wackadoo notation system for interlocking filet crochet

tl;dr: Please take a look at these two patterns for interlocking filet crochet motifs (PDF, no registration required): https://interlockingpatches.com/free

What do you think? (first impressions, specific suggestions, anything! I've been working on these alone for months!)

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tl;

Hi there. I hope this doesnā€™t stray too far from the subā€™s focus/format!

Iā€™m a self-taught crocheter/designer, and Iā€™ve come up with a pattern/notation system for interlocking filet crochet that Iā€™m quite proud of, and which I use all the time, but which hasnā€™t been tested by many people yet. (Interlocking crochet doesnā€™t seem to be a well-known technique, and my sense is that there is no one ā€œstandardā€ way of writing patterns for it, but if Iā€™m wrong about that, please let me know!)

My ā€œinnovationā€ is (afaik; Iā€™m presumably not the first) to include an illustration/chart for every row, rather than having makers rely on a single overview diagram and written notation. I think this makes complex, asymmetrical, and non-repeating patterns *much* easier to follow, and it hopefully makes up for the custom (and intentionally very sparse) notation.

Could you tell me, in the kindest terms you can muster (this is kind of a get-out-of-depression project, a personal Cones of Dunshire), what you think of the patterns? Do they make sense? What have I left out? What should I leave out? Are there obvious, better and/or more established ways of doing things that have missed me utterly?

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The full clover and bee patterns as well as (half of) a (left-handed) walkthrough video are here: https://interlockingpatches.com/free

The Florida Wildlife and Backyard Buds collections are free/pay-what-you-can on Gumroad, but registration is required: https://interlockingpatches.gumroad.com

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Etc:

  • All my patterns include full documentation ā€” itā€™sā€¦ a lot of words, but Iā€™m hoping that someone with granny-square-level crochet experience would be able to just scan, get the gist, and refer back as necessary?
  • My patterns are for motifs, not finished objects as such, which I know isnā€™t everyoneā€™s preference, but I think theyā€™re fun. Are they? I think of them as elaborate, oddly-sized granny squares, or picture puzzles that you can wash the dishes with later. I do hope to write proper finished-object instructions/projects at some point.
  • I know a lot of people prefer/need video tutorials, but unfortunately that is a bit outside my skillset/comfort zone, which is probably obvious from the video that I did make.
  • Maybe relevant: Iā€™m (presumed, no dx) autistic. My worry is that Iā€™ve spent months creating an elaborate mess that makes perfect sense to me but is hopelessly inscrutable to literally everyone else. Goodness knows, Iā€™ve done it before.

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(No deadline obviously) Thank you! Iā€™d love to answer any questions you might have.

0 Comments
2024/04/09
19:25 UTC

10

Looking for testers for two small crocheted amigurumi chicks

7 Comments
2024/04/07
10:00 UTC

15

Looking for testers for amigurumi rooster

10 Comments
2024/04/06
10:02 UTC

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