Pattern Tester Directory

Work: None online.

Testing Experience: Every piece I begin is a test until it is completed with success! lol No.

History & Skills: I learned to crochet when I was 12-13 and am a 53yr widowed grandma now. I’ve made just about everything except clothing. I only wish that I did have photos of the countless blankets , throws, bags, little puzzle toys and animals that I’ve made for my grandkids. I do have a WIP at the moment, a cape for this winter coming. my first attempt at a wearable piece. I am a disabled brain cancer survivor and this is really how I spend my time now, of course with my maine coon kitty, Bo Jangles.

Permission to contact for non-Crochet Foundry testing: No

Work: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/Alyssa2021

Testing Experience: Helen Wilkinson [email protected]
Kristen Caldwell [email protected]

History & Skills: I learned to crochet in 2021 because I needed a portable craft for a trip that I knew I wouldn’t be driving (sewing isn’t). I love to try out a new stitch/a new challenge; I tend to make a pretty wide variety of items but do prefer “useful” things. I did quite a bit of pattern testing as a seamstress so given the opportunity to pattern test crochet patterns I jump at the chance. I’ve tested crochet patterns for a few designers so far.

Permission to contact for non-Crochet Foundry testing: Yes

Work: https://www.instagram.com/andigobin

Testing Experience: Sorry this would be my first time

History & Skills: I have been crocheting since 2019. I make mostly blankets, but have also made tops, skirts, sweatshirts and cardigans. I am familiar with most stitches, but a quick learn on new ones. I prefer to work with Dk to weight 5 yarn.

Permission to contact for non-Crochet Foundry testing: Yes

Work: I am one half of Wild Fern Fiber Arts (the other half is my sister). https://www.instagram.com/wildfernfiberarts

Testing Experience: New to this!

History & Skills: I’ve been crocheting for a few years now. I first learned for a blanket project through my work. We make blankets for older youth in child welfare. Since then, my knowledge has grown. I have made pullover sweaters and cardigan, home decor items like baskets, kitchen towel rings, and face scrubbies, and cold weather accessories like cowls and fingerless gloves. The majority of the above I made from patterns, a handful of them from scratch.

Permission to contact for non-Crochet Foundry testing: Yes

Work: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/anschmidt
https://www.instagram.com/wildoakdesigns.us

Testing Experience: Yes. Between the Covers. I tested a Graphghan pattern for her.
History & Skills: I have been knitting and crocheting since 2017. I can make everything from sweaters to shawls to amigurumi to Graphghans.

Permission to contact for non-Crochet Foundry testing: Yes

Work: Ravelry: AngelleMatkin

Testing Experience: Hannah Cross (Hanjan Crochet)

History & Skills: Intermediate, colour work, Tunisian crochet,

Permission to contact for non-Crochet Foundry testing: Yes

Work: I don’t usually post, but I do have pictures.

Testing Experience: I have not but I have always wanted to. I now have more time to be able to.

History & Skills: I have been crocheting since 12 yrs old. I also know how to knit. I can read patterns, diagrams and charts. I love to crochet garments, afghans and baby items.

Permission to contact for non-Crochet Foundry testing: Yes

Work: Ravelry – StitchedbyBee

Testing Experience: Agat of Made by Gootie – [email protected]
Kristen of HooksBooksWanderlust – [email protected]
Regina of Regina P Designs –

History & Skills: I taught myself to crochet over 3 years ago using online classes from various designers/instructors such as Salena Baca at ACA and others on Creativebug. I have made everything from pot holders to cardigans and also Amigurumi. I am still learning and honing my skills all the time. I love to learn new stitches and new ways to use those stitches. I feel that I am pretty good at pattern reading and catching mistakes (typos, etc..) or at least I have been told that I am, lol. I used to do graphic design and publications when I was still working and the editing habits have stuck with me.
I have tested for many designers: Hooks, Books & Wanderlust, Made by Gootie, Salena Baca, Regina P Designs, Lillia Seren,

Permission to contact for non-Crochet Foundry testing: Yes

Work: instagram.com/brittanysbuttons has a lot of my work but not all. I am hoping to add more soon.

Testing Experience: I have never test crocheted before.

History & Skills: I have been crocheting hats, afghans and amigurumi for about 20 years. I am new to garment making but getting better all the time. The crocheting skill I am the best at is having uniform stitches. I have good muscle memory for making my stitches all the same.

Permission to contact for non-Crochet Foundry testing: Yes

Work: https://www.ravelry.com/people/CarolineSunshine

Testing Experience: None

History & Skills: I started crocheting in November of 2022 and have done it nearly every day since. I enjoy making garments, and my favorite method of crochet is overlay mosaic. I am also good at Tunisian crochet, and am always challenging myself to learn new skills or stitches. If I don’t know how to do something, I figure it out!

Permission to contact for non-Crochet Foundry testing: Yes

Work: https://www.instagram.com/hookinghijinks/

Testing Experience: Yes. I have tested for NinePointFive and Journey Chanel Designs

History & Skills: I have been crocheting for almost 27 years and I am great at wearables and accessories. I can do some no-sew amigurumi patterns, but that is not my strong suit. I can do pretty much anything else. I am also a designer myself so I am aware of what goes into needing to be tested and the math involved in figuring out yardage. I also have a heavy focus on accessibility in pattern writing.

Permission to contact for non-Crochet Foundry testing:Yes

Work: https://instagram.com/adorkable_designs

Testing Experience: https://www.instagram.com/beautiful_artsandcrafts
https://www.instagram.com/lunacrochetdesigns

History & Skills: I have yet to meet a stitch I cannot conquer. I have been crocheting daily as a business for about 15 years now. I make a variety of things and while amigurumi is my favorite, I can and have made everything from baby diaper cover photo props to 2xl tunic sweaters.

Permission to contact for non-Crochet Foundry testing: Yes

Work: I have none of these. I give away everything I make

Testing Experience: Never but it sounds interesting

History & Skills: I’ve been crocheting for 20+ years. Some years a lot some not much at all. I like working with thread or yarn.

Permission to contact for non-Crochet Foundry testing: Yes

Work: On ravelry I’m Fionalit On Instagram I’m littledragonfiona

Testing Experience: It’s been a while since I tested for anyone, possibly around 18 months to 2 years.

History & Skills: I started crochet when my kids were small and began pattern testing for designers during lockdown. I enjoy a challenge and have tried a number of different techniques over the years. I have found that if a pattern is difficult to understand I can make constructive suggestions on how to word things differently to make it easier to understand. I don’t believe that patterns should be labelled as easy/beginner or advanced etc, because if a pattern is well written and stitches are explained, ANYONE can make just about anything.

Permission to contact for non-Crochet Foundry testing: Yes

Work: Jaedelacrochet is my Instagram and Ravelry

Testing Experience: Anastasia Smith, Sarah Ruane, Stylish Stitches

History & Skills: I’ve been crocheting for 50 years. I consider myself an avid, very experienced crocheter. I have tested patterns for many designers including Journey Chanel Designs, Stylish Stitches, and Ned and Mimi. I love making clothing, bags, blankets and graphgans. My friends called me the Crochet Queen and Wonder Woman. 😁

Permission to contact for non-Crochet Foundry testing: Yes

Work: https://www.facebook.com/share/zgMxmRAiZfAvPEE3/?

Testing Experience: No

History & Skills: I have been crocheting since I was 7. 9 years ago I had a stroke and taught myself to crochet one handed (left hand). I create shawls, dragon scarves and stuffed animals, hats, baskets, bags, sweaters, etc. Nothing is impossible!

Permission to contact for non-Crochet Foundry testing: Yes

Work: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/ny1st

Testing Experience: Yes.I have crocheted for several: Mariana of Sweet Crochet Dreams (sweetcrochetdreams@170428073), Michelle of Two Brother Blankets ([email protected]), Stephanie Erin ([email protected])

History & Skills: I learned to crochet over 40 years ago, but only seriously started again 7. Years ago when I retired. I crochet almost everyday and only like to have 1 or 2 WIPS at a time. I love crocheting garments; specifically cardigans, sweaters and tees. I also like to crochet accessories such as hats, scarves and shawls. I have made a few home decor items, but not too many and I don’t do Amigurumi. I consider myself to be an intermediate crocheter.

Permission to contact for non-Crochet Foundry testing: Yes

Work: I haven’t designed anything just or have a blog but if you want pictures of my finished projects I can email them to you

Testing Experience: No I’m new

History & Skills: I’m currently 31 years old, I learned when I was probably 8 or 9 and since I was 20 I’ve been crocheting regularly

Permission to contact for non-Crochet Foundry testing: Yes

Work: jessdk05

Testing Experience:N/A

History & Skills: I’ve been crocheting since I was in middle school. My grandma taught me. I love to try new patterns. I feel I’m a very honest n open person.

Permission to contact for non-Crochet Foundry testing: Yes

Work: http://facebook.com/joanne.minore – If you go to my pictures, you see a few of the items I made.

Testing Experience: No

History & Skills: I have been crocheting for 50+ years. I can and have made crocheted items with no pattern. I can also write, read, and, if needed, I can modify patterns. I can also read crochet charts.

Permission to contact for non-Crochet Foundry testing: Yes

Work: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/krmh

Testing Experience: I have tested for a number of people. Most recently Michelle at Two Brothers Blankets.

History & Skills: I have crocheted for 10+ years making a wide variety of items. I have experience with different construction types and writing styles.

Permission to contact for non-Crochet Foundry testing: Yes

Work: IG: common.loon.crafts
Ravelry: kgolk007 (not used much)

Testing Experience: I have once before; you can see the test and designer info on my IG

History & Skills: I’ve been crocheting for a few years on and off, and have become more serious about it in the last 2 years! I love being able to work through tricky bits of pattern and learn new skills along the way. Fingering weight yarn is something I really enjoy working with – not everyone has the patience for the tiny weights, but I really like the fabric and intricacy it can create! I’m always down for a good challenge, but also appreciate some good, easy-to-memorize patterns for crocheting “in the zone.” I strive to be meticulous in my work and am a stickler for following directions, so I tend to follow patterns as written.

Permission to contact for non-Crochet Foundry testing: Yes

Work: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheWickedStitchersNH

Testing Experience: Yes, but they’ve just been for friends and have not been published yet.

History & Skills: I have been crocheting now for 7 years. I love crocheting everything from sweaters to vests to scarves to blankets and amigurumi. I have freehanded lots of projects, followed patterns to the letter including gauge and made some of my own simple patterns. I also love colorwork and have made several giant graphgans. I have done advanced and expert level crochet patterns and have yet to find a crochet stitch I can’t do. But if there’s knitting involved, it’s probably not a good idea for me to try it because I’m as basic as basic can be there.

Permission to contact for non-Crochet Foundry testing: Yes

Work: Lessthan3crochet for Instagram and Facebook thrasher0711 for Ravelry

Testing Experience: Can I get back to you on the emails, I’ll need to ask permission before I share them.

History & Skills: I’ve been crocheting since I was sixteen and have hit the point where I’ve crocheted longer than 16 years. I have lots of varied experience and have tested through ravelry, Yarnpond, crochet and instagram. I have tested clothing, accessories, amigurumi and many other items. I have a public instagram and facebook @lessthan3crochet. I have worked with some testers that allow sneak peaks and others that items have to stay hidden until the pattern is published. I really enjoy testing and being part of the process, and of course seeing all the variations that others do with color and yarn type.

Permission to contact for non-Crochet Foundry testing: Yes

Work: https://www.instagram.com/maggiemackenziern

Testing Experience: Yes but it has been a few years. I am making a career change and will have an excess amount of time to stitch!

History & Skills: Crocheting for about 18 years. Love Brianna K designs, specialize in stuffies and wearable accessories but expanding into garments love cables and always looking for new techniques . Also knit and some Tunisian crochet

Permission to contact for non-Crochet Foundry testing: Yes

Work: I’ve made many items but don’t display commercially. I can send photos.

Testing Experience: No, but I’m excited to try!

History & Skills: Ive been crocheting, knitting, and tatting since I was nine years old, about 50 years. I love creative and different designed by inventive stitches. I prefer not working with thick yard. I love seeing the integrate stitches that create the design. Ive been able to follow very complex patterns, use multicolor stitch in stitch patterns as well as using rows down and all loop options. I love leaning new stitches and am not intimidated easily.

Permission to contact for non-Crochet Foundry testing: Yes

Work: www.instagram.com/mydancinghook
https://www.ravelry.com/people/mydancinghook

Testing Experience: Yes – Anastasia Smith ([email protected])

History & Skills: I have been a crochet pattern tester for a few years, I am experienced and detail-oriented. I enjoy working with different designers and it’s a great pleasure to be part of the team to bring their designs to life.

Permission to contact for non-Crochet Foundry testing: Yes

Work: https://www.facebook.com/crochetcentershop; https://www.etsy.com/shop/CrochetCenter

Testing Experience: Yes, MJs off the Hook

History & Skills: I love making almost anything, I’ve been crocheting for about 20 years and have made everything from hats, blankets, clothing items, household items etc. I’ve tested patterns for MJ’s Off the Hook so I have experience testing as well. I live in the US so yarns available there are best for me to test with and I can do pretty much any stitch. I enjoy non – clothes best but I’ve enjoyed clothes that are not super fitted in the past like ponchos, ponchos with sleeves, dresses or tops that are made in one piece that just needs seaming. I have the tools to do blocking as well.

Permission to contact for non-Crochet Foundry testing: Yes

Work: https://www.ravelry.com/people/Silverdragon98

Testing Experience: No, this would be my first time

History & Skills: I’ve been crocheting for 4 years. I’m self-taught and therefore delusional enough that I believe I can do anything with enough time to figure things out. I particularly enjoy working in the round. I’d describe myself as an intermediate crocheter, I can do all basic sts with ease, can read written patterns of all difficulties and charts of easy and medium. I haven’t tried a difficult chart yet. I’m plus size so if you need to test the upper ranges of garment sizes I’m your girl.

Permission to contact for non-Crochet Foundry testing: Yes

Work: Unfortunately I don’t post my work

Testing Experience: No

History & Skills: I’m 65 and have been crocheting since I was 7. I don’t just stick with the same old same old, I love a challenge, from baby afghans to cardigans. However mosaic and Tunisian are 2 things I haven’t mastered.

Permission to contact for non-Crochet Foundry testing: Yes

Work: @nataliemarymakes – Instagram or Natalie Postma, Ravelry

Testing Experience: Yes. I’ve tested for Crochet Highway, Eat Wander Crochet, Sweet Crochet Dreams, I Love Tinderbox, Crafty Crocheter, etc.

History & Skills: I have tested quite a bit in the last few years, but have slowed down this past year as I was taking too much on (multiple projects at once). I am ready to test again, but one at a time. I would say I am proficient in all crochet skills but Tunisian. I have not tried that yet.

Permission to contact for non-Crochet Foundry testing: Yes

Work: Instagram @handmadebyyarnmama
Ravelry – Handmdebyyarnmama

Testing Experience: Yes, lots of top designers, such as Sandra @nomadcrochet, Anastasia @journeychanelcrochetdesigns, Ana-Maria @crochethighway, @ilovetinderbox, Stephanie Erin, Maria @lolacrochet and many others.

History & Skills: I have been crocheting for 40+ years, however more regularly and seriously the last 10 years. I have 12 designs of my own. I have advanced skills, pretty quick, and reads thoroughly through the pattern. I believe gauge swatching is the most important part of a design and will keep trying to I get a match (usually changing hooks and maybe also yarn). I truly enjoy the challenging parts, either stitches or construction. My favorite things to make are garments. However also enjoy shawls, and blankets.

Permission to contact for non-Crochet Foundry testing: Yes

Work: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/rebejones

Testing Experience: Yes

History & Skills: Tester for other designers on ravelry. Have not made socks

Permission to contact for non-Crochet Foundry testing: Yes

Work: I do not post my work but I can send pictures of my work

Testing Experience: No but have been very interested

History & Skills: I have been crocheting for about 60 years. I am very skilled at crochet stitches and love to challenge myself to learn new stitches. I am retired and crochet daily. I enjoy making dolls and Barbie clothes. I am ver eclectic in my crocheting

Permission to contact for non-Crochet Foundry testing: Yes

Work: @sarashooked on Instagram.

Testing Experience: I have, however the person who used my work doesn’t tend to respond a lot.

History & Skills: I’ve been crocheting for a little over 10 years now. You can see some of my work on Instagram @sarashooked. I don’t show everything I make, sometimes its just for someone that they’ve asked for. I crochet because I love it, I particularly enjoy making things that are wearable, that make people happy. I’m particular about the yarn I use as well. I have tested before, and enjoy helping other artists with their work.

Permission to contact for non-Crochet Foundry testing: Yes

Work: https://www.instagram.com/sarahfaylucy
knitpurlhooked on Ravelry

Testing Experience: No

History & Skills: I have been crocheting for 40+ years. I am an experienced crocheter, Tunisian crocheter, and knitter. I’m especially good at amigurumi.

Permission to contact for non-Crochet Foundry testing: Yes

Work: Ravelry: st01461 Instagram: st01461

Testing Experience: I have not test crocheted in the past

History & Skills: I have been crocheting for 7 years and love to make everything from blankets to bags, hats, washcloths and pretty much anything in between. I’m always up for a challenge!

Permission to contact for non-Crochet Foundry testing: No

Work: I have pictures of my creations but I don’t have any online. I’d be more than happy to email them through though!

Testing Experience:No

History & Skills: I’ve been crocheting for over 20 years and I absolutely love it. I was originally taught to knit by my mother because I wanted her and I to join a knitting club together. Soon after I began to teach myself how to crochet and fell in love all over again! I have crocheted everything from amigurimi to blankets/shawls, hats, scarves/cowls, sweaters, and most recently purses. I follow patterns well but I’ve also created items without a pattern too. I have always wanted to get into pattern testing, so I thought I’d apply!

Permission to contact for non-Crochet Foundry testing: Yes

Work: Only posted a few shawls on Facebook. Think I will start adding to Instagram, tina_4girlz

Testing Experience: No

History & Skills: I’m a bit of a newbie, crocheting since a kid but new to the pattern world. I know various stitches and willing to learn some that I’m not familiar with. Recently learned to bean and treble stitches.

Permission to contact for non-Crochet Foundry testing: Yes

Work: I can email some.

Testing Experience: No I haven’t tested any patterns.

History & Skills: There isn’t any reason why. But if you need someone to test drive a crochet pattern or so, I am willing.

Permission to contact for non-Crochet Foundry testing: Yes

Work:https://www.facebook.com/LostAngelCraftsandMorebyValerie

Testing Experience: yes i am currently testing for Sarah Wright from I need it crochet.

History & Skills:I have been crocheting since I was 8 years old so well over 40 years. I believe I am an intermediate to expert crochet love following a pattern.

Permission to contact for non-Crochet Foundry testing: Yes

Work: Ravelry: AquariusDream2884 and Instagram: Sharee’s Hookary

Testing Experience: Yes I’ve done pattern testing for Journey Chanel Designs

History & Skills: I’ve been crocheting for 5 plus years and is advanced now but I’m always willing to learn new things in this field. I started crocheting after my heart surgery and to help with my anxiety. I lasso have asthma so it keeps me so calm. I’m now working on my gauge skills and am confident in doing them now and I’ve entered the world of interlocking. Betty curious about it now.

Permission to contact for non-Crochet Foundry testing: Yes

Work: www.instagram.com/hook.abeauty
https://www.ravelry.com/people/Ztmbasrai
Testing Experience: [email protected]
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History & Skills: Am a crochet pattern tester since past 7 years. I love to crochet unique designs that help me learn new techniques.

Permission to contact for non-Crochet Foundry testing: Yes

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