Hello there, internet strangers!
I was just wondering, as I do want to post my next pattern for the chonky birds-series pretty soon (the chonky kiwi)..
Do you guys think I should skip posting a tester call and just release the pattern?
This pattern is like all the other birds - and even simpler as there is no tail for this one - a copy of the base duck, (that, of course was tested) with updated photos to fit the bird.
And yes, this one will also be free the first day as usual, so donāt worry, you little people out there who canāt buy patterns on here :>
(Also, this poll will affect all the chonky birds in the future, except for any who has something pretty special to it, like my flamingo)
A little, but not really, off topic, I (and a couple in lounge chat) have decided to name the kiwi Kibble! (Credits to @SugarSTUDIO for the idea!)
The pattern/tester call will be posted during the weekend, for anybody wondering.
-Duck
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I think tester calls can also help with like grammar/spelling mistakes or parts that could make more sense.
its also a way to get journals on your pattern
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I agree, I think sometimes itās better to have testers and not necessarily change anything than to release it incase thereās errors 
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I think you can just duplicate the pattern, make whatever minor edits you need, and have someone look it over.
Though I do recommend having perhaps having someone check if itās compatible with different yarn types so you make sure itās workable with most yarn types :3
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i agree with mango, having someone look over it as the minimal will prob be fine tester wise
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Even if itās just a couple people testing ( 2 or 3) it can help catch those small things. I know sometimes itās as simple as a format issue when putting it on Ribblr or an extra letter that snuck in to a word.
And just as a personal preference I always like to look at journals when buying a pattern because the experience level is different for everyone and designers often have impeccable work that I canāt achieve 
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i think you should do a tester call, since when i get a pattern i look at the journals first!
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Tester calls are useful, but I would keep them short depending on the design. Maybe 10 days or up to 2 weeks.
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I think tester calls are the way to go.
They not only ensure your pattern is grammatically correct, has clear, easy to follow instructions and works up as intended, they also generate awareness, anticipation and excitement for your pattern release. Itās a form of āmarketingā.
When I see patterns that havenāt been tested (no journals), I think to myself, thereās a good chance this pattern is going to have errors in it, such as unclear instructions etc and therefore it may potentially cause me frustration. So Iām less likely to invest my time and materials making it.
If people make your pattern and find significant mistakes, theyāre also more likely to leave a less than ideal review highlighting these problems.
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Tysm for using my name idea! Tbh I think you should post a tester call before releasing it so that there wonāt be any errors or mistakes in the pattern.
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Holy, over a hundred voters overnight? Itās pretty clear what you guys want.
Iāll be posting a tester call probably this afternoon or weekend, but Iāll have a pretty short deadline (~1 week) and not so many testers, like 2-4 testers.
Thanks guys for helping me out :D
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