Robyn Crochet · by Priya Nair · 2026-10-27

Pattern testers: how do you write feedback designers actually use?

Testing a cardigan pattern right now. I'm never sure how detailed to be, row by row notes or just the big problems? Designers here, what feedback helps you the most?

20 sparks · 3 comments

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Midnight Lantern · 3 likes

photos of the problem area help so much more than a paragraph

Benjamín Rojas · 3 likes

yes! and gauge info, always include your gauge

Midnight Lantern · 2 likes

as a designer: row numbers + exact stitch counts when something is off. that's gold