[CLOSED] Tester call for Crochet: Fred the Penguin LOW SEW

I am looking for 8 testers for my low sew penguin pattern.

The pattern is a pdf pattern and written in English and uses U.S. abbreviations.
I do also have the pattern in Swedish if you want to test the Swedish version instead.
Skill level: Intermediate
Approximate time to finish: 25 h
Deadline: 1 February 2025 is the final date for sharing feedback. Please do not overshoot this date without giving a heads up first if you cannot make it :)
Dimensions: height: 17 cm, width: 11 cm
Experience: You should know basic and more intermediate stitches/techniques (see techniques)
How to sign up: Write a comment and tell me if you want to test the English or Swedish version and click on the photo. I will choose testers and send a message to the chosen testers with a link to the pattern. I am happy if you want to make a journal, but please do not write feedback and corrections in this, write a message to me with them instead.

Techniques used:

  • Magic ring
  • Chain stitch
  • Single crochet
  • Slip stitch
  • Increase
  • Decrease
  • Half double crochet
  • Skip stitches
  • Colour change
  • Attach parts by crocheting
  • Join legs

Materials and tools needed:

  • I have used acrylic yarn, 130 m by 50 g. You can use another yarn if you want, change hook size accordingly.
  • The colours I used, you can choose any colour: black (23 g), white (11 g), yellow and blue (30 g).
  • Hook size 2.35 mm, or the appropriate for your yarn
  • For the decorative edging: I have used faux fur yarn with about 1 cm long fur, 75 m by 50 g, colour: white.
  • Stuffing
  • Darning needle and scissors
  • For eyes: I have used mercerized cotton yarn, 160 m by 50 g (black, white and blue) and hook size 2.0 mm, if you prefer safety eyes you are welcome to use that.

Compensation: A copy of the finished pattern and my gratitude!
If you finish within the deadline, you will be gifted the pattern as well!

Expectations:

  • Please check the pattern for errors.
  • Were the instructions clear and easy to follow?
  • If some of the instructions are unclear, do you have a suggestion on how to make it clearer and more understandable?
  • Do you have any other comments about the pattern?
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Penguins are my favorite animal!!! I would use the English pattern if chosen.

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Waiit are you swedish??!?!??!

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Yes, I am!

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Omg en till svenne! Både jag och @Kittycraft är svenskar

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That is so cute! Gl with testing!

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I’d love to test the English version of this cute penguin​:penguin:

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I want english please. Your penguin is totally adorable and the coat is perfect. I love it. Hoping to be picked. Soo cute

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I love this, applied! :penguin:

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so cuteeee

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Watching interactions in different languages is so cool!

GL with testing! It is so detailed and cute :heart::penguin:

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Vad kul!

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He is adorable! Wish I was able to test it for you :cry: good luck with testing though!!

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He is adorable, Loved testing your Bunny, and so would love to test for you again. I would need to test in English.

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Thank you for the interest in testing! @leaders, could you please close this test call?

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