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so so excited to share my knit test for @starcrossed.knits !! like look at the fit of this 😚🤌 and it’s such a good project if you want to learn new/ practice these techniques (longtail + backwards loops cast on, optional german short rows, stockinette flat + in the round, left + right leaning increases, picking up sts, 2x2 ribbing)! even tho socal is warming up im gonna find a way to wear this as much as i can 😌 tamara is one of my absolute favorite designers and i can’t recommend her patterns enough!! The pattern will be releasing soon on Friday 8/4!! thank you tamara for creating such cute knits and letting me test this! 🫶

Pattern: #prepschoolpullover by @starcrossed.knits

Yarn: @joann_stores Big Twist Value in Ivory and Black by @katbyhand

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happy y2k cable skirt release day to @gottahook !!!! 🎀 This pattern is made to measure, so you’ll always be able to find a perfect fit and you can make it mini, midi, maxi, any kind of length/ style you want! I’m still in awe of how pretty and surprisingly easy the cables were to make and I’ve always seen a knit version of this skirt which I’ve wanted for forever!!! So if you want to create a crochet version and make yourself an easy and flattering skirt, @gottahook made this possible for you!! Congrats to Linsen for the release of such a cute pattern! ˙ᵕ˙

Pattern: #y2kcableskirt by @gottahook

Yarn: @joann_stores Big Twist in Denim Blue, @hobbii_yarn Hobbii Twister Solid in 101 by @katbyhand

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the beautiful blossom shrug pattern by @yukiyocrochet just released today!! these flowers are so perfect for the beginning of the spring season 🌸 and i can’t stop looking at how cool the flowers were constructed! im still in disbelief that i learned how to crochet from left to right for this 🫣 i never knew that was possible before this test!!

i can’t thank you enough kavi for all the patience and support you’ve given me during this test <3 😭 so lucky to have worked with you and so many more skilled and creative testers!

Pattern: #blossomshrug by @yukiyocrochet

Yarn: size 3 acrylic yarn secondhand from @creativereuse ˙ᵕ˙ by @katbyhand

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the sienna cardi by @the.knotical has been released!! 💓💓 this bolero style goes so well with everything with a beautiful knit-like texture! the stitch itself takes a while but it’s so worth once you’re all done!!

thank you louri for letting me test for your first pattern!! you’re one of my fav accounts on here and i always feel so inspired by you!! so proud of you!! 🥺💖

Pattern: #siennacardigan by @the.knotical

Yarn: @paintboxyarns @lovecraftscom simply dk in white by @katbyhand

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my ear-resistible snood pattern test for @iwillcrochet !!! 💗💗💗 so warm and comfy to wear out!! An made this with two different ear styles that u can add on (bear/cat) with adult + child friendly sizes!! I crocheted over 3 ft for each scarf end (this goes past my knees) and i counted the amount of sts for each row over and over bc its so easy to skip a stitch with this yarn 😭 but so happy that i got to work with An and test for her!! Thank u so much An for letting me be a part of your tester group!! <3

Pattern: #earresistiblesnood by @iwillcrochet

Yarn: Bernat Pipsqueak Weight 5 Yarn in Whitey White (a little over 3 skeins for me) from @joann_stores by @katbyhand

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cheer cheer CELINE is here! 🎉 it’s the way that @peachystitchyy designed this closed back piece to fit your body perfectly (made to measure) while still being able to put/ take out over your head with little to no trouble!! she’s so flattering and Jamie did such a great job curating her pattern!! so proud of u Jamie for putting your first pattern out!! 💓

Pattern: CELINE by @peachystitchyy (featuring @by.redbean ‘s palmier sleeves!!)

Yarn: @paintboxyarns @lovecraftscom Pistachio cotton DK + Cotton Premier in White that I found at @creativereuse :) by @katbyhand

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styling my CELINE bralette test for @peachystitchyy in 7 different ways!!!! 💗 featuring palmier sleeves by @by.redbean !!!!

CELINE is THAT girl, she’s versatile and has several different parts that you can customize to your liking!! this makes for endless color combos and types of styling you can do with it! Jamie is the ultimate stylist and inspired me to try layering/ combining different things in my closet to get as many cute outfits as i can out of it!!

I love the texture on the main body of CELINE and all the little details that compliment it, like added bobbles at the bottom (you can also do houndstooth design), strap shelling, and most of all the neckline shaping!!! I think the gently curved sweetheart neckline is so flattering and the stitching covers everything well and isn’t too holey!! The closed back is really nice too since I always have some trouble lacing up tops on myself and it still fits over my head comfortably to put on/ take off! More CELINE content to come :’) by @katbyhand

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my teddy bearmuffs 🧸🎀 test for @crochetwithluv_ <3 featuring plain and pink bow childhood handwarmers by @by.redbean :)

the bearmuffs can be made in 4 other animals and be an earmuff, removable headphone cover, or nonremovable headphone cover!! thank u so much angel for having me be a part of your team and making such a cute pattern! 💗

Pattern: teddy bearmuffs by @crochetwithluv_ and childhood knit handwarmers by @by.redbean

Yarn: @joann_stores Big Twist in Cream (main), Ivory (ears), and Chocolate Brown (eyes), @hobbii_yarn Twister Solid in 109 (i-cord bows) by @katbyhand

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@freaky444yarn recently released her mary jane legwarmers pattern and i’m so happy to be one of her testers <3 ty ruo!!! And thank you to @wonmi.creates for gifting me my dream slippers!!! Wearing the my melody slippers with legwarmers gave me moonboots vibes and im here for it!!

Ruo’s pattern is beginner friendly and helpful for learning how to incorporate different colors/ weights of yarns!! I used a weight 4 + white 3 of whites (the last two pics show the striping better) and want to make more soon :))

Pattern: mary jane legwarmers by @freaky444yarn

Yarn: @joann_stores Big Twist in White (weight 4) and @lovecraftscom Paintbox in 100! by @katbyhand

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sanrio phase + sweetheart bag test = my melody heart bag version!! 🎀 at first i wanted to do cinnamoroll (that’s coming next!!) then i thought i should match the bag i use for my crochet hooks (my melody pouch at the left upper corner, from daiso) so now i have a super cute my melody themed bag!! The last photo is of my first draft (i had a blank panel and i took a picture of it, drew over it on my ipad to get an idea of where to surface stitch, and then remade a panel so the hat would be filled in with pink) and this is how it ended up! I initially wasn’t going to put lace ribbon around the border, but after seeing @diphylleiamoon.knits ‘s version i was convinced i needed it (go look at hers its so so pretty)!!!

Thank you so much @crochetbao for letting me test another one of your amazing patterns again and giving us creative freedom to decorate it however we wanted!! It was so refreshing to do a lil project that works up quickly :) i swear i spent more time sewing everything than crocheting itself LOL

Pattern: Sweetheart Bag by @crochetbao

Yarn: @joann_stores Big Twist in Pale Yellow, Medium Rose, Light Rose, Eggplant, Black, and Pound of Love in White

Lace trim is also from JOANN: Simplicity Pleated Satin & Lace Trim White, Item # 12380499 (i would ask for 65 inches to cover both panels) by @katbyhand

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