application to be a tester

Saturday, June 20, 2015

Looking for Crochet Pattern Testers

             Would like to be a crochet pattern tester for me?
                Do you love to crochet, as much as I do?
  Do you LOVE to try new crochet techniques and stitches?
                              Are you open-minded? 
                Do you have great communication skills?

If you fit these questions, then I might be looking for you!! I have been crocheting for over 40 years, but I am still and will always be learning! I have built my crochet business through a LOT of hard work and have met a lot of wonderful people..
If you would like to be considered as a Pattern Tester for me, you MUST read everything below and fill out the Form COMPLETELY in order to apply.

 FIRST and FOREMOST - I DO NOT ALLOW OR CONDONE PATTERN STEALING, SHARING, THIEVERY, PIRACY, COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT OR ANY OTHER SORT OF ILLEGAL ACTIVITY IN OR ASSOCIATED WITH MY BUSINESS. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO APPLY IF YOU ARE INVOLVED IN ANY OF THE SORT 

               Here is a list of Rules and Attributes I REQUIRE in a tester:
-- Must have crochet experience - all levels are welcome, but experienced is preferred
-- Must be able to read a crochet pattern
-- Must be able to spot grammatical errors
-- Must be able to spot pattern instruction errors and; give suggestions on how to correct the error -- --Must have excellent communication skills -please don't be afraid to give your opinion, but be respectful.
--Must not be afraid to give suggestions about the overall pattern (in a respectful way - just because you have a suggestion, doesn't mean I will use that suggestion, but I don't want you to be afraid to speak up and tell me)
-- Must be HONEST
-- Must be open-minded and open to suggestions yourself - everyone is learning, even people that think they know it all!
-- Must be available - you do not have to test every single pattern, but you must be open to test
-- Must be able to take GOOD quality IN FOCUS pics of finished testing item - you do not have to be a professional photographer, but you need to have a good idea of what makes a picture look good. -- --Must finish test by the deadline given - this is a NON-NEGOTIABLE rule - NO EXCEPTIONS - you will be removed from my group if you fail to finish a test

 ***Please Note - Filling out this application is a reflection on you, your work, your ethics, your business sense, your professionalism, etc. By filling out this application completely and thoroughly will reflect highly on whether your application is accepted. Please, by all means, contact me if you have any questions.

          Sandy's Cape Cod Originals Pattern Tester Application 
Your Information
Email
First Last Name
Number of years crocheting
Business Name
Website/Blog URL
Facebook Business Page URL
Facebook Personal Profile URL
Other URLs (if none, the type None)
Pictures of your work (preferably using my patterns) * Max file size: 20MB
Pictures of your work (preferably using my patterns) * Max file size: 20MB
Pictures of your work (preferably using my patterns) * Max file size: 20MB
List any other information you would like me to know about you and your work
Crochet Reference Information Please provide ALL information for 2 professional crochet references these references WILL be contacted.
Crochet Reference 1
Their Name and  Email
 How long have you known Reference 1
 List ALL URLs of Reference 1 pertinent to their crochet business (if none, then type None)
Work History for Reference 1
Crochet Reference 2
Their name and their Email
 How long have you known Reference 2
List ALL URLs of Reference 2 pertinent to their crochet business (if none, then type None)
Work History for Reference 2

Copy and paste this application onto a word doc. Fill out all information and email to me at sandyscapecodoriginals@yahoo.com
I will consider your application and if approved I will contact you within a couple of weeks.

Friday, June 12, 2015

596 Doggie Toy Lovie Blanket

      NEW FREE DIGITAL CROCHET PATTERN RELEASE

                  YOU CAN DOWNLOAD THIS ADORABLE 
                        LITTLE DOGGIE  LOVIE FOR FREE 
          JUST FOLLOW THE LINK BELOW TO GET YOUR
                                 FREE COPY TODAY!

                         http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/596-doggie-toy-lovie-blanket

                                                       NO COUPON CODE NEEDED