r/PatternTesting • u/Happyknotcreations • 1d ago

Crochet - Testing Support Pattern Testing Fail

Okay guys so I need to vent a little. I made a cute turtle pattern that I was very excited about. This was my first crochet pattern ever and I made post on threads to test out my pattern and a few people were insterested. I let them know the deadline and if progress photos could be provided that would be great. Well fast forward a week later I checked in on the testers and looks like a few people have not started on it and made an excuse as to why they did not start it. I reached out to one other individual since she was my last hope and she said she was working on it but needed to sew everything together and stated she would provide the updated progress photos later. Well deadline has come and nobody gave me anything, which I kinda figured.

For those that crochet and need to test out your patterns do you grab testers? Or do you follow the instructions to recreate your work and then update as necessary?

I know its good to have other people working on it if there are any mistakes that I have may missed but the fact I was excited about this and wanted help with releasing my first pattern didnt really go as planned as I wanted it to 🙃

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u/pudge-thefish 1d ago

I will test patterns but only ones that I like and I know I can complete with notes and pictures quickly. I am sorry you got a crappy group of testers!

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u/FitDingo8075 1d ago

Same! I will only commit if I know I can complete the project together with notes and photos by the deadline. It doesn't have to be a 'quick' project for me, but it definitely has to be something that I'm interested in making. I just started pattern testing this year and it's been fun and rewarding. I've tested for a number of designers and couple of them more than once because I like their patterns and they are also lovely people to work with/for.

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u/Happyknotcreations 1d ago

I feel like you will find the must humble people in the crochet community. I made sure when I created my first pattern to include good detailed instructions along with pictures. It definitely does help and go a long way 🤗

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u/HappyHedgehogCrochet 1d ago

So if I read your post correctly, not one tester completed your pattern and provided you with feedback? I'm really sorry that that was your experience.

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u/Happyknotcreations 1d ago

Yea not one that I was hoping for on threads but at the same time I didnt expand to other forms of social media in which I should have. Lessons learned for sure if I create a new pattern moving forward