u/76BooStreet

Something spooky is brewing… and I need around 10 crochet testers to help bring my Boo Bucket Hat pattern to life!

This pattern uses a variation of the Join As You Go (JAYG) technique, and the finished pattern will be an in-depth 22-page PDF full of spooky little details!

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Medium / #4 weight yarn in 2 colours - one for the ghost and one for the background

• 4 mm crochet hook

• 4.5 mm crochet hook

• Stitch markers

• Scissors

• Tapestry needle

TESTING DATES:

Test begins: August 19, 2026

Test ends: August 29, 2026

SKILL LEVEL:

This pattern is recommended for intermediate crocheters, but testers of ALL skill levels are welcome! Whether you're a crochet witch with years of experience or still learning your magical stitches, you're welcome to apply - just be prepared to carefully follow the instructions and share honest feedback!

TESTER REQUIREMENTS:

- Have a public Instagram account so I can peek at your previous crochet work

- Be able to complete the test within the testing period

- Be comfortable actively communicating in an Instagram group chat with me and the other testers

- Be willing to provide thoughtful feedback on the pattern, including:

• Clarity of instructions

• Grammar & spelling errors

• Stitch count / math errors

• Missing steps

• Abbreviation inconsistencies

• Anything else that could make the pattern clearer or easier to follow

- Submit at least 2 well-lit, in-focus photos of your finished Boo Bucket Hat in a clean, uncluttered setting

- Share at least one Instagram post featuring your finished hat and tag me

- Submit all feedback, photos, and notes by the established deadline

I'M LOOKING FOR A MIX OF TESTERS WHO WOULD LOVE TO:

- Crochet the hat in the original spooky colour palette

OR put your own spin on it with a completely different colour combination!

- Style your finished hat with a cute/spooky outfit for photos - **optional, but VERY appreciated!**

WHAT YOU’LL RECEIVE:

- A new crochet friend + personal Instagram hype-person

- A free PDF copy of the finalized Boo Bucket Hat pattern

- Credit as a pattern tester inside the published pattern

- Your pattern-related posts will be shared/reposted on my social media**

- Your beautiful photos will be featured alongside the finished pattern, with full credit & tags

🖤 HOW TO APPLY: 🖤

Follow this link to fill out the application form: https://forms.gle/sKop814Lkxdig9Hs6

I'm looking for up to 15 pattern testers for my Noir Tote Bag pattern!

This pattern is best suited for advanced beginners or above who are comfortable with the basic crochet stitches (single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, etc.), sewing/assembling crocheted pieces, have some familiarity with colour changes, and are up to learning along the way! Never tested before? No problem! First-time testers are more than welcome to apply!

Tester Requirements:

🖤 Public Instagram account (so I can view your previous work)

🖤 Able to complete the test within 2 weeks of the testing start date

🖤 Comfortable communicating actively through an Instagram group chat with myself and other testers

🖤 Willing to provide feedback on the pattern (including clarity of instructions, grammar/spelling errors, stitch count/math errors, missing steps, abbreviation inconsistencies, etc)

🖤 Submit at least 2 well-lit, in-focus photos of your finished tote in a clean, uncluttered setting

🖤 Share at least one post featuring the finished bag and tag me

🖤 Submit all feedback, photos, and notes by the established deadline

I'm looking for a mix of testers who would love to:

🖤 Crochet the bag in the original colours or make it uniquely yours with a different colour palette

🖤 Style the finished tote with a cute outfit for photos (optional, but especially appreciated!)

What You’ll Receive:

🖤 A new friend/hype-person on Instagram

🖤 A free PDF copy of the finalized pattern

🖤 Credit as a pattern tester inside the published pattern

🖤  Your posts regarding the pattern shared/reposted on my social media

🖤  Your photos featured alongside the finished pattern with full credit and tags

A little info about this pattern so you can decide if this is right for you:

Yarn: Worsted/medium (4) weight in 3 colours (cotton would be best due to stretch, but you are free to use whatever you prefer!)

Hook: 6 mm

Finished size: Approx. 12x12”

Written in US crochet terminology

(Yardage will be updated shortly)

With enough testers, I hope to begin testing on August 1st. All selected testers will be contacted on or before that date. Testing will conclude on August 15th. 

If you'd love to be part of this test, I'd love to have you!

Apply here: https://forms.gle/ZviTotsNhpmYH6UUA