Become a test knitter and crocheter

Why are test rounds carried out at all?

During test rounds, the designer aims to perfect the instructions, find errors, and receive feedback on understandability. The instructions may be revised several times during this phase.



What do I expect as a designer and what can you expect?

As a designer, they expect—in addition to good photos and a certain promotional impact from you—help with perfecting the pattern. Annoy me with every little word you find inappropriate or unclear, every comma or space that's out of place. This is the only way I can ensure that everything turns out correctly in the end, so I can sell my pattern with a clear conscience. People who just want to get a free pattern are absolutely in the wrong place.

You'll receive the preliminary pattern from me for testing, and the finished piece at the end. Some designers provide yarn (again, this depends on their financial resources, which unfortunately isn't possible for me yet), thank you at the end with voucher codes for further patterns, and name the testers on their social media channels and websites. Prepare to be surprised by what awaits you. Unlike with model knitting, you can keep your finished piece and do whatever you want with it. And of course, you'll be assured of the designer's eternal thanks! As a small pattern writer, I rely on reliable testers. You give us your time by knitting or crocheting, helping out, and maybe even ribbing. You usually use yarn that you bought yourself. Thanks to you, we can also show all our designs in different colors!

The perfect application

Introduce yourself briefly:

the classics... name, age, where you're from... of course, you don't have to write your entire life story...

Knitting or crocheting or maybe both... tell us briefly what you would like to sign up for

Level of knowledge:

How long have you been knitting or crocheting? Who taught you? How regularly do you knit or crochet? How do you rate yourself? What techniques do you know? Please answer this question honestly. We always look for a diverse group.

Why do you want to become a tester?

Are you interested in learning new techniques? Do you enjoy tinkering and would you like to help improve the instructions?

PhotosIf there are no photos on your social media channels, please be sure to send one or two photos.

Social media channels

Be sure to link to all the social media channels you're active on. Your own Facebook page, Instagram (public profile! Otherwise, the designer won't be able to see your photos), Ravelry, Twitter, and possibly even your blog and Pinterest. This way, I can get an initial impression of your work and look at your photos and style. And yes, it would be a lie to say that such a test run doesn't also have a certain promotional effect. Still, that's not the main concern.

Photos

It doesn't always have to be an expensive, high-tech camera. In most cases, a good cell phone camera is perfectly sufficient. But there are a few things to keep in mind here, too. The following tips are helpful not only for your application photo, but also for the photos from the test round that you'll take for me later.

• The knitted or crocheted piece should always be the focus.
• A scarf or shawl is always good for wearing photos, of course, but you can also drape it on the floor or around an object. Just be creative.
• Light is, in fact, the most important thing. If you don't have dedicated lighting, I always recommend going outside. Try to see how it looks in direct sunlight; it often doesn't show up as well. Experiment with diffuse and indirect light...
• choose a rather calm and reserved background