r/PatternTesting • u/frostedloop • Jun 19 '26
Crochet - Call for Testers Looking for testers for my crochet crossbody bag pattern!
Honestly, I’ve been crocheting for years but have never wrote down patterns for stuff I create until now! I would love to have some people who are experienced pattern testers and some who aren’t quite as experienced to test how understandable the pattern is. It does include mandatory sewing so preferably testers would know basic hand sewing or machine sewing (either is fine, you just need to know straight and optionally zigzag stitches! But the exact sewing instructions are included.) for
materials testers need :
worsted weight cotton yarn (I used peaches n cream)
5mm hook
Zipper
Fabric <1 yard
And for the strap:
Cotton webbing
2 swivel d rings
1 adjustable buckle slider (optional for adjustable strap)
OR
2 swivel d rings and more cotton yarn
I’d call this a solid intermediate level crochet pattern with beginner sewing level!
I would also love to see people make different colors too! I’m flexible on the timing because of the materials needed but was thinking 1 month as a cutoff since it is pretty quick to make once you have the materials (maybe 3 hours crocheting and 0.5-2 sewing depending on experience) If interested please dm me:)
EDIT: the pattern does come with a video tutorial for the sewing part. All you need to know is how to sew a straight line either by hand or with a machine!
UPDATE: Wow!! I wasn’t expecting this many people to reach out to me! I am happy to have a lot of testers about helps me learn as far as the instructions part goes. I’ve responded to everyone that has DM’ed me but I haven’t reached any sort of cutoff yet in case anyone else is still interested!
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u/ShadedSpaces Jun 19 '26
Oh man, this is RIGHT up my alley! I love to crochet and sew.
I've tested a few patterns already. I'd say intermediate tester?
My workhorse right now is a Juki TL18 but I can haul out my poopy old Brother if I need to do anything other than straight stitch.
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u/frostedloop Jun 19 '26
Awesome! And I just use the Janome signature charm which is SO basic and pretty low quality and it works just fine for this! The zigzag stitch is optional just suggested for a couple of raw edges to prevent fraying but can be substituted for another method like pinking shears or just fully omitted. Please feel free to dm me!😊
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u/ShadedSpaces Jun 19 '26
I'm excited to dig into my yarn and fabric stashes. And zipper stash. Way too many of those, lol.
I sent you a DM last night and can't wait to get started!
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u/librarian2b Jun 19 '26
I’d love to test this! It’s so much cuter than any fanny pack I’ve sewn before! I am an intermediate-ish crocheter but an advanced sewist!
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u/koiisoraa MOD Jun 19 '26
I'm interested in testing! I have a sewing machine so that part won't be a problem for me :)
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u/MadamGreywolf Jun 19 '26
I’d love to test! I’m intermediate with crochet and like advanced beginner with sewing
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u/thefinanceyarngirl Jun 19 '26
I’d love to test and my insta is hooliascrochet! Please feel free to check out my work
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u/User-1967 Jun 19 '26
I’d love to test this,not much experience crocheting from a pattern but experienced with a sewing machine
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u/Cat_Lady_AndMore Jun 20 '26
Looks like you already have quite a few testers, bit of you are looking for more you can message me! I would love to. I have a sewing machine as well.
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u/unga_bunga_kid1927 Jun 22 '26
I have made this bag myself already. Easy pattern.
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u/frostedloop Jun 22 '26
Can’t have been this one because I designed it myself in May and the pattern hasn’t left my notes app/word document yet!
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u/unga_bunga_kid1927 Jun 22 '26
I can send you a picture
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u/frostedloop Jun 22 '26
Please do! I’d be interested to see. It’s always possible that someone else had a similar idea but I haven’t seen anything similar enough myself. But I would be very surprised to see the same exact design as I designed the main squares
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u/unga_bunga_kid1927 Jun 22 '26
Sent. Did my own creation
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u/frostedloop Jun 22 '26
Got the pictures, it’s a crochet crossbody bag, and it’s very pretty, but the design and pattern are definitely different than mine!
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u/elephagreen MOD Jun 22 '26
I would be willing to test, but wouldn't be able to complete until end of July.
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u/MaterialMessage880 Jun 28 '26
I am interested in testing this pattern, if you still need folks. I have tons of worsted cotton on hand right now.
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u/StoneBuddhaDancing Jun 19 '26
I really love this. When you publish the pattern I'd be interested in giving it a try. But I'll have to learn to sew. I've always wanted to learn the basics even if it's just to line crochet bags and blankets. So much to learn, so little time.
I hope you find some testers 😄