Kasey Kasey

The Application & the First Few Days

In this post, I talk about early tester pitfalls and errors — those that happen even as soon as applying for a pattern test. Avoiding these small issues can make a huge difference in your success as a pattern tester and in the designer’s experience throughout the pattern testing process.

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Kasey Kasey

Pattern Testing with @knittingtipsy!

Chelsea of @knittingtipsy is an incredibly talented designer and a habitual pattern tester, giving her a unique perspective on pattern testing from both angles. Read below to hear about her experience as a pattern tester turned designer.

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Kasey Kasey

Finding Testers

A few designers have reached out to me asking how to find pattern testers, or more specifically, how to find better pattern testers. There are a few primary factors that lead me to either apply to a pattern test or pass on a pattern test. So, I thought I would use this opportunity to share some of my thoughts on what goes into my decision, in hopes that this may shed some light on what leads to more a successful pattern test call.

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Kasey Kasey

Pattern Testing with MavenCrafted

Hear from Rachael, the incredibly talented knitwear designer behind @mavencrafted! We talk about what she looks for in a pattern tester and what she considers the most important thing throughout the pattern testing process.

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Kasey Kasey

How do I measure yardage?

You’re in a test and the designer has asked you to tell them the total amount of yards of yarn you used to make your piece. What?! How on earth would you do that? It’s not as complicated as it sounds.

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Kasey Kasey

Testing Tools You Need.

To be a successful pattern tester, you will absolutely need to have a few materials.  In my opinion, not having these are deal-breakers.  Luckily, there are affordable options that will work just fine if you do not already have these laying around the house.

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Kasey Kasey

So, you want to be a pattern tester?

You knit or crochet. You’ve made some things. You’ve followed a pattern before. A designer you like just put out a “call for testers.” You like the design. You’re intrigued. What does that mean? Should you do it?

Absolutely. But there is something you should know first

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