Hi everyone! Recently I’ve had trouble getting testers…And I wanted to ask if anyone else is having trouble gathering testers? It might be when I post, but I am greatly worried that I may have too many requests, or have offended someone…
I usually give a deadline for testing and a few requests, but I try my best not to ask anything besides a deadline and some preferences…But I usually recommend those things in the pattern themselves…
Just curious 
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For me, its more about the content of what im testing and if i have the use and time for it! Particularly for tour two released patterns for example, I would test the peep but not the bluebeary. This is just because i crochet full time and know I have an audience with the peep over an audience for the bluebeary. Aka, i have to sell what i make or have an intended use, i cant do too many for fun personally. I would recc. reaching out to previous testers as well if you had a good time with them, i know i work with a few designers who add me as a tester to every pattern and give me the fluidity to complete at my own pace. Sometimes i can get them out in 24 hrs, and sometimes it takes me weeks. Its really dependent on time and my ability to utilize it for something other than personal use. 
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Tysm! I’ll keep this in mind! 
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I’m going to say that announcing it’s going to be free pattern before you even test it might play a big part. Since gifting the pattern to the testers is common, the rush to jump on a cute pattern while you can get it free drives some of the crowds. If I had to choose where to spend my time, a pattern I can for free later can wait.
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Hmm I never thought of that! For some reason I thought I should be upfront about it…I’ll keep this in mind next time!
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I test quite a few patterns and I’m fairly quick. If you’re ever in need, feel free to ask me and if I can I’d be happy to help you out 
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I almost just put you as a tester for my skull cap, but then I wasn’t sure if I should. Just because you’ve tested for me before and you are lightning fast!
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You can add me any time! I love testing for you 
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