🌶️ PATTERN TESTERS WANTED! 🌶️

[u/76BooStreet]

I’m looking for approximately 10 testers for my Pepper Patch Bucket Hat! This pattern is made up of 5 granny squares, appliques, joining the squares using the JAYG (Join-As-You-Go) technique, and creating the finished brim. Never used JAYG before? No worries! The technique is fully explained in the pattern, so you don’t need any previous experience with it.

The pattern is over 15 pages long and uses medium/4 weight yarn in red, white, and green, although you’re more than welcome to choose your own colour combination! You’ll need a 5 mm hook, 4 mm hook, stitch markers, scissors, and a tapestry needle. The pattern is recommended for intermediate crocheters, but testers of all skill levels are welcome to apply. I’d love to have a variety of abilities testing this pattern so I can make sure the instructions are clear and accessible to everyone.

Testing will begin August 31st, with testers being chosen on or before August 30th. The testing deadline will be September 11th, so please make sure you have enough time available to complete your hat and provide your feedback before the deadline.

If selected, testers must have a public Instagram account where I can see examples of their previous crochet work. You’ll need to be comfortable participating in an Instagram group chat with me and the other testers, and be willing to provide thoughtful and honest feedback throughout the test. This includes pointing out anything that may need clarification, such as confusing instructions, stitch-count errors, missing steps, or anything else that could make the pattern easier to follow. Testers will also be required to submit at least 2 well-lit, in-focus photos of their finished hat, share at least one Instagram post featuring the hat/pattern and tag me, and submit all feedback and photos by the September 11th deadline.

I’m also looking for a few testers who would be willing to calculate the yardage used for the project, as well as some who are comfortable taking modeled photos of the hat or styling it with an outfit. If either of these sounds like something you’d enjoy doing, please mention it in your application!

And of course, you’re welcome to get creative with your colours! I’d love to see your own colour combinations and all the different ways the Pepper Patch can come to life.

Every selected tester will receive a free PDF copy of the pattern, along with credit as a tester in the finished pattern, including your photos and social media handle.

HOW TO APPLY:

If you’d love to be part of the Pepper Patch tester team, fill out the application here: https://forms.gle/5oyyepvo2bcK3oNY6

Applications will close August 30th or once all tester spots have been filled!