I love a good hoodie, so in 2024, when I came across the Pattern Test of the Optic Hoodie, I jumped on it. This was the first pattern that I tested for White Owl Crochet Co. It was a fantastic experience. I love Mollie’s patterns so much, that I actually tested for her again in 2025 (the Honey Cruller Cardigan).…
It’s been a while since I tested patterns. The Honey Cruller Cardigan was my only one for the year. I had recently had my second baby (December 2024) and thought perhaps I had a lot of spare time to devote to a pattern test. I...
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Last year, I was selected as a pattern tester for the Chase Sweater by Celine Korner. It is a men’s crochet sweater pattern and I was really drawn to the colour blocking aspect of it. I would classify this as a ‘euro...
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This was my sixth (and final) pattern test of the year, and what a way to go out! I immediately fell in love with this knitted tee the moment I saw it on Instagram, so I knew I had to test it. The moment Danie from @boho.dream.design...
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This really has been the year of pattern testing for me. This pattern test of the Trusty Tunisian Tee by Amy Kate of @thegracefultangle was my second Tunisian crochet project. This test was a super simple boxy tee design and is perfect...
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My first foray into Tunisian crochet was a pattern test of the Arrowhead Wrap for Alea of Scarving Artist Knits. This was an absolute gem of a pattern! It was Alea’s first Tunisian crochet pattern and she did such a fantastic job...
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Overview I have just finished my second test pattern: The Hobbii Pullover. Designed by fellow Canadian, Lee from CocoCrochetLee, this is a pullover design with some volume in the sleeves and worked up in a colour block with Hobbii...
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Guys! I finished my first ever pattern test! – The Shiloh Tee by Emily at Hooked Hazel. I have been crocheting for about 5 years now. Initially a knitter, I took up crocheting because I wanted to learn something new! The first...
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