BECOME A pattern TESTER
FOR CERULEAN ORCHID
We are looking for pattern testers with different skill sets, from beginners to experienced, who love to stitch, try new techniques, and are awesome people! While we are skilled at pattern creation and are learning more each day, we are humans, not unicorns, and we make mistakes. Just as it is easy to overlook a typo in a paper you have written, it is easy to leave out small details in a pattern. That's where you come in! As a pattern tester you get to help us develop patterns with fewer mistakes and better writing.
ALL THE SQUISHY YARNIE PERKS
First Access to New Patterns
As a pattern tester you will have first access to new patterns from Cerulean Orchid and be in the loop of what is coming next! You will also receive a copy of the final version of each pattern you test.
Stickers, Pom-Poms, Enamel Pins and Yarn!
We want to thank our pattern testers by giving them something special in return for their time, feedback, and sheer awesomeness. Our solution? Presents when you level up as a tester! At all levels pattern testers will receive the final version of the pattern once it is published, but there are some special gifts along the way to Level 20 as well:
Level 5: Pink Orchid Tester Sticker (1x reward)
Level 7: Monthly Coupon for 20% off any purchase on the Cerulean Orchid website
Level 10: Orange Orchid Tester Sticker (1x reward)
Level 12: Faux Fur Pom Pom from No Hooks Given (1x reward)
Level 15: Purple Orchid Tester Sticker & Cerulean Orchid Enamel Pin (1x rewards)
Level 18: Cerulean Orchid Tester Tote Bag (1x reward)
Level 20: Cerulean Orchid Tester Sticker (1x reward) & Squishy Yarn goodness mailed to you each year you are an active tester!
Frequently Asked Questions
Now you are probably wondering, how do I level up?
Each time you complete a pattern test you will earn a level!
What does it mean to complete a pattern test?
You have completed the pattern, provided feedback as needed, photographed your creation, shared your project online, and sent your photos to Cerulean Orchid.
What if I need to take a break from testing?
Your level will be retained for three months of inactivity. If you are inactive for more than three months, we hope everything is okay and assume that for the time being you are not able to be a tester.
What if I was an active pattern tester for Cerulean Orchid before July 2020?
Founding pattern testers will begin at a level 5 + the sum of the patterns they have completed.
THE REQUIREMENTS
There are a few things we require of our pattern testers:
Computer access to email and Google Docs.
You love to share your creations on social media, such as Instagram and Ravelry.
The ability to identify and correct grammatical errors.
The skills to identify and offer suggestions for correction of errors within the crochet or knit pattern, including instructions, stitch counts, gauge, and clarity.
Be amazing communicators!
Pattern testers must finish testing by the given deadline.
Pattern testers must be able to supply their own yarn and supplies needed for completing the project. You do not have to use the exact yarn in the pattern, but the yarn does need to be of the same weight and density so that the final item is similar to the one created using the specs of the yarn noted in the pattern. If you would like suggestions for comparable yarns, please email Cerulean Orchid.
Pattern testers must submit clear photos of the finished item. Don't worry - they don't have to be professional photos, just not blurry, grainy or fuzzy. We love sharing the photos of your finished projects!
Patterns In Testing
Ice Skating Beanie
Difficulty: Intermediate