I’ve been working on lots of new things behind the scenes recently 😊
New patterns, stitch ideas, tutorials, upcoming CALs, and a few larger projects that are slowly making their way from sketches and yarn piles into actual crochet.
Before new patterns are released, I like having real crocheters work through them first.
Pattern testing helps catch the things that are easy to miss while designing:
- instructions that could be clearer
- stitch count issues
- sizing questions
- places where photos or videos would help
- moments where something made perfect sense in my head… but maybe not to anyone else 😅
But testing is also more than checking for mistakes.
It’s a chance to be involved earlier in the creative process and help shape projects before they’re released.
Some upcoming projects may include:
🧶 bags
🧶 accessories
🧶 larger projects and CALs
🧶 experimental designs
🧶 future pattern collections
I can’t promise exactly what will come first because I always seem to have several things happening at once, but if you enjoy trying new projects and giving feedback, I’d love to have you along.
You don’t need to be an expert crocheter.
The most helpful testers are often people who:
✓ enjoy following patterns carefully
✓ are comfortable sharing honest feedback
✓ can spot confusing instructions
✓ like seeing projects before release
If you’d like to join future tester calls, fill in the form below:
→ Become a StitchSmith Tester
Join the StitchSmith community
I also have a Facebook group where I share updates, sneak peeks, ideas and upcoming projects as things develop.
Come join us 😊
→ Join the Facebook Group
