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Pattern Testing the Easy Eyelet Yoke Sweater
After mostly working with acrylic yarn for 2 months, and all those projects being knit flat, it was an absolute DREAM to be working with the mostly natural fibers of Lion Brand Chainette (affiliate link)and in the round for this sweater. And the Easy Eyelet Yoke sweater is SO pretty! You know how I can tell it’s really pretty? Some of the wip pictures I took are my 2 most liked pictures on Instagram. So what’s a yoke sweater? It’s a top down sweater that increases evenly the whole way around rather than in specific places like a raglan. That’s how you get this classic, perfectly round picture. If you’ve…
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Pattern Testing the Lancet Beanie
It’s been awhile since I’ve made a toque. FYI: A toque is a winter hat in Canada, and I have a hard time using the word beanie. It conjures images of a very different kind of hat, one with a propeller on top. Anyway, while it may seem weird to make winter items like a hat in the summer, it’s actually a great idea since, like socks, they’re fairly small so don’t turn into a blanket as you knit. You’ve seen the pictures, so you can see why I wanted to test this pattern. The cable design is beautifully laid out and I always find it impressive when there are decreases with…
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Do you call for Pattern Testers?
I’ve already said it, but I’ll say it again: I love pattern testing! And with more and more knitters and crocheters designing patterns, there are more and more patterns to be tested. It seems that with the many places to get testers it’s not a problem getting enough testers, but you need GOOD testers. So, how can you put out a call for pattern testers that will get you enough, good testers. There are a lot of places to advertise that you need pattern testers – Facebook groups, Ravelry groups, and Instagram posts or stories. I’ve also seen these used to gather a group of testers that are specifically advertised…
