Tester Call - Starlily Top (Knitting and Crochet)

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Hi everyone! I’m looking for testers for my first pattern, the Starlily Top. It is a knitting and crochet pattern. Specifically, I am still looking for testers with bust measurements of 42-54 inches.

This close-fitting top is worked bottom-up and in the round. The body portion has knit ribbing, while the bust is made of knit stockinette stitches and features a lily-of-the-valley colorwork motif along with a border of small stars. The edges are finished with a crochet scallop stitch on the bottom edge and a simple crochet stitch for the top edge and straps. The pattern includes both a regular and cropped length option.

Sizes: 12 sizes, for busts 30-54 inches / 76-137 cm

Difficulty: beginner/intermediate skills in both knitting and crochet

Gauge
*4x1 ribbing:
22 stitches x 36 rows = 4in x 4in / 10cm x 10cm

*Stockinette:
25 stitches x 32 rows = 4in x 4in / 10cm x 10cm

Materials

  • Yarn: Fingering-weight yarn plus lace weight mohair (held together) or
    sport-weight yarn, in a main color and a contrasting color
  • Needles: 3.50mm circular needles with 24-inch cord
  • Crochet Hook: 3.50mm
  • Stitch markers
  • Tapestry needle
  • Scissors
  • Measuring tape (optional)
  • Barber cord/scrap yarn (optional)

Format: written, charted, and photo/visual instructions in English

Deadline: September 30th, 2025 (flexible)

Compensation: Testers will be given a free copy of both the tester and final versions of the pattern - and my sincerest gratitude for your help! :)

Please leave a comment if you are interested in testing.

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I am bust size 45" I am intermediate-advanced crocheter. I can knit but not advanced enough to test the knit version but could attempt to make it once finished with the crochet :sweat_smile:

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the knitting portion is fairly simple if you already have a bit of experience - it is all done in the round, with simple M1 increases for the bust!

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I’m 3xl. I’d love to test the crochet pattern.

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Ok, i do know the basics, and I have the needles required. I’ve made a hat, glove, and scarf (the hat and scarf are made with color changes) and they turned out perfect.

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Hi! that sounds great :) here is the link to apply

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that’s great - it sounds like a solid base of knitting skills to be able to test the pattern! if you’re up for it, the application is here :)

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I applied.

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Ugggggg so cute I can’t test and my knitting is uggggggg :face_with_open_eyes_and_hand_over_mouth::face_with_open_eyes_and_hand_over_mouth::face_with_open_eyes_and_hand_over_mouth::face_with_open_eyes_and_hand_over_mouth::cry::grimacing:

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I have crochet skills, and some pretty basic knitting skills. My bust is around 40 inches. I’d love to test!!

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amazing! here is the application form

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I am 35 size and advanced in crochet I can’t knit very well so I can’t try the knitted version I would love to test the crochet one though

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nooo i’m so sad i don’t know how to knit!! are you ever planning on making an all crochet version of it? :folded_hands::folded_hands:

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hi! I’m not sure yet, but I may make an all-crochet version eventually

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pleaseeee do :3 i’m too lazy to learn how to knit :sob:

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I’m a 50-52 bust and would like to give this a try. I have never done knitting color work before so I don’t know if that would be problem. I’m a beginner knitter who has made hats and one sweater( constructed in flat pieces). I also crochet and have all of the knitting and crocheting supplies required.

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i would love to test but do you have to know how to knit to do this pattern? cuz i have no experience with knitting

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Hi! thanks for reaching out. I think your knitting experience would be sufficient to test the pattern if you are willing to try colorwork for the first time. It is not too complicated once you get the hang of it. This pattern is worked in the round, which may also be new to you, but is also easy to pick up. If that sounds doable, you can fill out the application form here: https://forms.gle/mSkbgDEPJMYjBS996

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because it is primarily a knitting-based pattern, yes. but, I may write an all-crochet pattern for it in the future if there is enough interest!

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I’d love to test, I wanna make it for my bsf, they’d love it. I have knit colour work before. I’d probably do a bust size of 34.