Should YOU do a test knit? | Avoiding test knit drama & "The Harvester" pattern review скачать в хорошем качестве

Should YOU do a test knit? | Avoiding test knit drama & "The Harvester" pattern review

[Tagged as advertisement because I received the mentioned pattern for free in exchange for test knitting it - not in exchange for any promotion, so I'm just tagging for transparency reasons] Come along for my first test knitting experience with the beautiful Harvester Sweater by Jennifer Steingass! 🌲 From its stunning colourwork design to the highs and lows of working on a tight deadline, this video dives into everything you need to know about test knitting. ✅ What You'll Learn: • The pros and cons of test knitting, including insights on deadlines, community, and working with designers. • Practical tips to avoid common pitfalls, like choosing the right projects and designers and advice on how to vet designers. • A detailed review of the Harvester Sweater: its design, pattern clarity, and versatility (also some updates on my love-hate relationship with Malabrigo Rios) ✨ If you’ve ever wondered whether test knitting is right for you or want a behind-the-scenes look at the process, this video is packed with advice and inspiration for knitters of all levels. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:01 The positives of test knitting 02:38 The negatives of test knitting 08:37 The designer drama 09:58 How to avoid bad test knitting experiences 16:36 Things that should and shouldn't stop you from a test knit 18:50 Would I test another knitting pattern? 20:00 How it must feel from a designer's perspective 21:35 Review - "The Harvester" by Jennifer Steingass 29:55 Conclusions Correction: We basically had exactly four weeks to test knit this pattern :) Music via Epidemic Sound, Thumbnail and Backgrounds via Canva #theharvestersweater #handknitting #sweaterknitting #colorwork #malabrigo