Crochet Pattern Testing 101 🤓 How to get picked & be a tester designers want ✨ pattern test with me!

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@poogissploogis Ай бұрын

This video is so cathartic. As a designer I feel kinda bad that I get annoyed with certain tester feedback because I'm always scared people are gonna think I'm an arrogant asshole for refusing to use some feedback. But some testers can just be so entitled and disrespectful sometimes. I've had some testers demand that I add notes that cater to every dumb user error they make and it can be so hard to be like "no Deborah, I'm not going to put a note in bold size 100 font because you couldn't be bothered to read more carefully" without worrying that they're gonna bad mouth me to the community. I'm very open to feedback that will make my patterns better, but there's a fine line between good and bad feedback. I love that you're able to confidently and unapologetically give a designer's perspective on these situations.

@miss.a.crochet Ай бұрын

ugh i’m sorry that’s crazy annoying!

@SchalaKid 28 күн бұрын

Thank you for sharing these great tips! Seasoned crocheter here, but new to testing--this helps immensely. 🍄🤓

@miss.a.crochet 14 күн бұрын

yay! I’m glad it was helpful!!

@TheSquishyWitch 6 ай бұрын

This is very relevant I just started applying for the first time to test. Although I always feel super awkward tagging other people if I don’t know them really well when it says to tag others to apply lol

@miss.a.crochet 6 ай бұрын

You can tag me if you ever need to!

@sdelli948 6 ай бұрын

The was very informative. I recently have been chosen for pattern testing and you helped me on what to say to and what to look out for. You even help me catch a mistake that i would've overlooked. Now I am waiting for answers from a previous concern I have from the designer before I send my complete thoughts. It really helped. One thing I also asked the designer especially when testing a specific animal etc, if they have a preference for colors when testing.

@miss.a.crochet 6 ай бұрын

I’m so glad it was helpful! ❤️❤️

@bearberryboutique 6 ай бұрын

Awesome video! Very helpful to both testers and designers! 😊

@miss.a.crochet 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!!!

@Connie.the.Crocheter 6 ай бұрын

Enjoyed this video! Funny and informative.

@miss.a.crochet 6 ай бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

@ChantelleArts 6 ай бұрын

This is so good, fantastic video ☺☺

@miss.a.crochet 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@stephaniecordova5218 6 ай бұрын

Really enjoyed this video, but I feel it needed a pic of the alligator pattern. Had no idea what you were talking about 🤷🏽‍♀️

@miss.a.crochet 6 ай бұрын

not me trying to remember when I talked about an alligator pattern 💀

@Lorrainebreternitz 6 ай бұрын

All very good information!! Thank you for putting it all together in one video. Cute birds! I’m going to have to go check out the pattern! P.S. 🍄🍄‍🟫

@miss.a.crochet 6 ай бұрын

hehe thank you!! 🍄

@radar4 2 ай бұрын

i really wanna put some patterns out for people to test but i’m so scared that people will steal the pattern 🥺. i’m 17, my birthday is in february and i plan on opening an etsy account when i turn 18. i have 4 patterns, a long furby, a sea lion, a shark, and a no sew duck. aghhhh im scared! the instructions are a good idea, thank you for this video 🙏

@miss.a.crochet 2 ай бұрын

You’re welcome! sadly even if you don’t post the pattern you just post the plushie the design could be stolen ya know, but not everyone is bad and I’m sure you could make some money releasing the patterns!

@radar4 2 ай бұрын

@@miss.a.crochet that’s true! i bought a stolen pattern once before i felt horrible 🤣😫 but thank you!! 🥺🙏🙏 your video was very helpful

@miss.a.crochet 2 ай бұрын

thank you! i’m glad my videos are helpful!! ❤️

@poogissploogis Ай бұрын

If it makes you feel any better, I've done like 50 pattern tests and no one has ever stolen my pattern! Knock on wood lol. You should look up how to write a copyright disclaimer and then put it at the bottom of your pattern pages too, sometimes just seeing that copyright symbol and legalese will intimidate a would-be thief!

@radar4 Ай бұрын

@@poogissploogis thank you!!! yes i did do that to them, still scared hehe but thank you!! i plan on redoing some patterns and making them look easier on the eyes so i’ll make sure to do that :) thank you so much!!!

@crochetsbydare 6 ай бұрын

love the video!! what app are you using to mark up the pdf?

@miss.a.crochet 6 ай бұрын

Goodnotes!

@ritax8411 6 ай бұрын

I didn't realise just how much goes into pattern testing. It's not quite as straight forward as I imagined. What about pattern testers from other countries? They might not be able to use the exact yarns as stated...does the pattern clearly state US stitch terms used, because UK stitch terms are totally different and can result in an out of this world creation! Anyway, thanks for a really informative video. Here's another 🍄 for you.😉. 👍from UK

@miss.a.crochet 6 ай бұрын

Thanks! I’m not too sure about pattern testers from other countries, I think most amigurumi patterns I find use US terms! I would say if the pattern can only be made with one specific yarn I wouldn’t host a pattern test for it/expect people to purchase yarn for it (for example my calcifer pattern wasn’t tested, I just made it a bunch of times because not everyone has eyelash yarn!) In my tester calls I don’t list that it’s US terms but in my etsy listings I do.. but that’s something I should consider!

@artemisink5081 6 ай бұрын

How can I build a more aesthetic or creative Instagram that would appeal to testers? I just recently became more active on my art insta and I also wonder if other forms of art that are not crochet would deter people as well?

@miss.a.crochet 5 ай бұрын

That’s a good question, I think other forms of art might deter designers just because the page isn’t “solely dedicated to crochet” but I totally understand wanting to share your other hobbies! I shared some studio ghibli earrings I made that matched my crochet soot sprites and it was pretty well accepted, I guess it depends on how integrated it is? If it looks random that’s not as “favorable”…? if you look at some of the huge crocheters a lot of their color pallets and backgrounds all coordinate (which is something I struggle with a lot) or at least look like there was effort put in

@seliagamble8808 6 ай бұрын

Good information.

@miss.a.crochet 6 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@trishasmith2303 6 ай бұрын

🍄🍄‍🟫 This is really brutal but I needed it 😂. And i appreciate it. I applied for a pattern test and it asked people to comment their favorite plant among other things. I thought that meant our favorite plant in general. But later on I thought “what if that actually meant our favorite plant in the pattern bundle?” 😮🤦🏾‍♀️ it was disheartening honestly. But you talking about the little things like the stupid mushroom, is an eye opener. Do you advise talking to pattern designers to get an idea of what they are looking for when they call pattern tests? So you know if you’re able to deliver before you sign up? Like for example, I ask you now what things you look for in a tester (that you didn’t already mention in this video) so I know whether I can meet that standard when you release your next test? Haha yes I feel you about the YU 😂. It was so hard to do in the beginning but now it’s so natural that when I stop to think about it, I go through the EXACT same process you just did. 😂😂

@miss.a.crochet 5 ай бұрын

I think a lot of pattern designers hold the same standards that I have so when applying for a test I don’t think you need to ask them, but if you get selected and they don’t really say much maybe send them a private message and ask if there’s anything they really want you to focus on! I kinda covered what I look for in the video, but another thing I do is look to see if someone has tested before and compare their plushie to the designer’s plushie to see if it was a “successful” test aka if they look like they’re from the same pattern!

@erikasmakes834 6 ай бұрын

🍄 lol Thank you for this video, it's really helpful!

@miss.a.crochet 6 ай бұрын

You're so welcome! 🍄

@codenamebutterfly 2 ай бұрын

You have no idea how much I appreciate this video. I just finished my first pattern and plan to launch a tester call soon, but I had no idea what to expect. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! I've applied for some pattern tests to see what it’s all about. I don't expect to be chosen, but if I don’t try, I won’t get picked either. (Does that make sense?) I love how you explain everything from both sides, including how to check for typos. I also need to post more crochet on my Instagram. It’s not private, but most of my posts are about the teddy bears I made before. Now I'm off to take more pictures since that's definitely missing on my Instagram.

@miss.a.crochet 2 ай бұрын

awesome, I’m so glad the video helped!!!! I totally get the “if I don’t try I won’t succeed” mentality it’s pretty much how I feel about all the things I’m doing: school, music, my business!

@amynelson8488 6 ай бұрын

🍄 I had to do it!! 😂

@miss.a.crochet 6 ай бұрын

😂❤️🍄

@catrb81 6 ай бұрын

I’d love to do testing. But I don’t have very many followers on IG (currently 57 followers), and I don’t have anyone to tag except my daughter. 😅

@sdelli948 6 ай бұрын

I have 58 followers and did 3 pattern test these past 2 weeks and have offered to be tagged by anyone even if they don't know me. I commented on reels offering myself. I am willing to be tagged if you want.

@miss.a.crochet 6 ай бұрын

you can tag me!

@miss.a.crochet 6 ай бұрын

I did the same thing when I was starting out! I made some graphics saying anyone could tag me if they needed to!

@Shlee_Crochets 6 ай бұрын

🍄I've been crocheting so many mushrooms lately

@miss.a.crochet 6 ай бұрын

cute!!!

@sanaiqbal6029 4 ай бұрын

Hi, I just wanted to ask where I have to apply to be a pattern tester. I am new to this, so can you please help me out? Thanks.😅 🍄🍄

@miss.a.crochet 4 ай бұрын

Hi, I apply to pattern tests on instagram

@darkwingduck1267 6 ай бұрын

I have a stupid question 😅 Does the “don’t change anything” rule apply to changing the construction method to work for us left handed crocheters? Because I can see how letting the designer see how/why the assembly doesn’t work for us can be useful, but I also know that we’re a minority and it’s not going to *change* the pattern but rather be an add on? (Edit for spelling) 🍄

@miss.a.crochet 6 ай бұрын

I think that doesn’t apply to the “don’t change anything” because it’s for a legit reason!

@DeannaCrochetMagician 6 ай бұрын

🍄

@miss.a.crochet 6 ай бұрын

❤️🍄

@user-rq8hn2no6e 6 ай бұрын

I think the point about changing the original pattern varies and a creator shouldn’t get angry about that unless they actually specified in their rules that they want testers to follow the pattern exactly. I’ve seen some creators encourage testers to be creative, saying they can make small changes to the pattern as long as they follow the base. Also sometimes (could be depending on yarn/tension) following the original pattern causes a plushie to turn out weird, for example body to look too long. Ideally as long as the tester at least tries out the original pattern as written (and preferably takes a photo of what that looked like) then documents what change they made, it should be ok. When buying patterns, I always check out the tester photos and if I see any tester photos of plushies that look bad it strongly deters me from buying the pattern - I think it would be better for testers to make small modifications in order to produce a good looking plushie that they love for photos + promotion (since it’s often a requirement to post the finished product + help promote) vs being tied to having to follow the pattern as is. It's also nice to see what all can be done with a pattern with small modifications (for example, a pattern can be made into different characters just through some minor tweaks). I’ve often not liked a pattern based on the creator’s photos then ended up buying it because I’ve seen the testers’ slightly different versions. And as tester calls largely benefit the creator, it's a bit unfair for people to use their time/yarn/etc. and be forced to stick to the pattern as written even if the plushie is turning out poorly (pattern testers are doing a favor for the creator, not the other way around) sorry for the rant, tl;dr - if you're unsure if it's ok to modify the pattern or about anything, you can ask the creator and if you're a creator who wants testers to follow the pattern exactly, please be specific with your rules to avoid any misunderstandings

@miss.a.crochet 6 ай бұрын

From what I know and what others have told me it is expected that pattern testers follow the pattern as it is written because that's what the designer intends to sell. I have done some pattern tests where I didn’t love the final outcome, but I did not change the pattern base when testing, that is something I can do when I make the plushie again on my own In response to your comment about checking tester pics, if the tester changed something in the pattern and the designer did not know or implement that change that would, in my opinion, be “false advertising” since people who purchased the pattern would not have the knowledge that something was changed. Also if you want to be a tester you are volunteering to help, no one has to be a pattern tester. Being a tester takes a lot of work and dedication, yes I love it but many people don’t and that is perfectly fine. This is all based on my own knowledge and experiences. I have tested for an array of people and I have had many conversations with designers most of which have stated within their rules and our conversation the expectation is: testers do not change the pattern. If a problem emerges, the tester contacts the designer and the designer takes it from there. In my case, someone manipulated the base of the pattern without consulting me at all and in the case of the birds featured in the video, their legs were not lining up. I messaged the designer and she gave me permission to move the legs over a stitch which I made sure I noted in the pattern. Now AFTER I had made two of the bird designs follow the pattern, I did make a parakeet which meant I switched up the colors and added a little comb, but again that was after I tested what she had written because that is what was asked of me. Other testers also made their own color changes such as making a robin, but they made those color changes after they tested the original design/color changes.

@user-rq8hn2no6e 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the detailed reply!! ⁠I have seen creators request people send photos for use in tester appreciation without any extra decorations like bows/flowers added on (bc it might mislead buyers to think those are included)! But also I’ve done a lot of pattern tests and in most of them the creator was fine with small modifications so unless it’s explicitly stated in the rules, I can see why testers think it’s ok just based on past experiences and don’t think it’s a hard and fast rule that no modifications to the original pattern are allowed.