u/frostedloop

Hi all, after much success posting my pattern test here for my first crochet pattern, I decided to come here for my second pattern too!
Details:

-intermediate level pattern
-includes optional instructions for sewing a very basic lining with a zipper. Can be substituted for another closure method like buttons, ties, etc, but instructions are only included for a zipper lining.
-14 day testing period
-required materials: worsted weight cotton yarn in red, white, (optional: black for the eyes), 5mm and 3.5mm crochet hooks, yarn needles to sew in ends. Optional: 1 inch swivel d rings with hooks, sewing supplies, zipper, fabric.
-tapestry crochet method
- more details in the application
-additional free pattern as a thank you for finishing the test:)

I set up a form for the applications so I can keep everything organized! apply here

Thanks so much to my testers!! I learned a lot from my first pattern being tested. One lesson was the need to keep myself organized as to how many and which testers I have as I got very confused very quickly. About 4/10 testers completely finished the pattern test. Thank you to everyone that tried the pattern and sent notes, it was so helpful!

thanks to
u/privacyandsecrets
u/berrybunnyberrybunny
u/shadedspaces
u/madamgreywolf
u/princessanne89

And special thanks to u/blissfullychicago who sent exceptionally thorough and detailed notes and pictures!!

I published my first pattern on Etsy, some people had expressed interest in the finished pattern so I hope it’s allowed to share the link! pattern link

Honestly, I’ve been crocheting for years but have never wrote down patterns for stuff I create until now! I would love to have some people who are experienced pattern testers and some who aren’t quite as experienced to test how understandable the pattern is. It does include mandatory sewing so preferably testers would know basic hand sewing or machine sewing (either is fine, you just need to know straight and optionally zigzag stitches! But the exact sewing instructions are included.) for
materials testers need :
worsted weight cotton yarn (I used peaches n cream)
5mm hook
Zipper
Fabric <1 yard
And for the strap:
Cotton webbing
2 swivel d rings
1 adjustable buckle slider (optional for adjustable strap)

OR

2 swivel d rings and more cotton yarn

I’d call this a solid intermediate level crochet pattern with beginner sewing level!

I would also love to see people make different colors too! I’m flexible on the timing because of the materials needed but was thinking 1 month as a cutoff since it is pretty quick to make once you have the materials (maybe 3 hours crocheting and 0.5-2 sewing depending on experience) If interested please dm me:)

EDIT: the pattern does come with a video tutorial for the sewing part. All you need to know is how to sew a straight line either by hand or with a machine!

UPDATE: Wow!! I wasn’t expecting this many people to reach out to me! I am happy to have a lot of testers about helps me learn as far as the instructions part goes. I’ve responded to everyone that has DM’ed me but I haven’t reached any sort of cutoff yet in case anyone else is still interested!