r/PatternTesting • u/Saints_Girl56 • 6h ago

General Question/Comment Test pattern question?

/r/Sockknitting/comments/1w4z6ca/test_pattern_question/

I am testing a sock pattern but no support from designer. I have had to correct a few errors. Honestly, not an original sock pattern but interesting heel construction. The instructions do not work at all with the pattern. I have emailed the designer and messaged her but no feedback. What now? Am I obligated to the tester agreement? Am I obligated to give pics and meet the deadline? I have tested patterns before and this is a first for me.

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u/StoneBuddhaDancing 6h ago

I have never tested patterns so take this with the appropriate amount of salt. But in this situation, I wouldn't do any more work until the designer got back in touch; unless you really like working on the pattern for yourself. If she does get back in touch asking for your updates I would reply that you thought she had ghosted you and so it was reasonable for you to pause your work. It also really depends on how long it's been that you've been waiting for an answer. It's a very strange situation though. Ghosting usually happens the other way around.

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u/Saints_Girl56 6h ago

I messaged and emailed a week ago.

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u/kiznbelle 6h ago

If you emailed a week ago and haven’t received a response, do not feel guilty about not completing by the deadline or providing photos. You already gave your feedback to the designer and you can’t continue without them fixing their errors.

I have only done 2 pattern testings, one only had a couple small errors and the other one had a ton! Both got back to me very quickly because they cared about their pattern being perfect. The one that had a ton of errors even did a second pattern test call after all of the feedback to make sure she got her pattern right.

Even tho both of those testings were so different, the one thing they had in common was that they responded quickly, took the feedback seriously and corrected it. They are examples of designers that care about their patterns. If a designer isn’t responding to feedback, then they are not worth the time. Remember, you are providing free labor to help the crochet community. If the designer doesn’t appreciate that, then they are not worth your time.