RLFA
Preview Knitting

Knitting should be enjoyable.

Yes, even when you're knitting to a deadline. My preview knitting experience is designed to be an enjoyable knitting experience with all the support you need to create your dream project.

You love trying new patterns and the thrill of being the first. You're genuinely invested in helping designers (like me) bring new patterns to publication. Or maybe you just want a pattern for FREE.

If any or all of the above are true, then preview knitting may be your cup of tea. It doesn't matter whether you've done it a million times or none at all, there's a place for you at the RLFA knitting table. Some come on in, the water's fine, and none of us bite too hard.

YOU'RE IN THE RIGHT PLACE.

If you're looking for:

A sense of community

All preview knits are run in Slack where participants can chat and share about their projects in the style of a knit-a-long.

responsive pattern support

Slack allows for quick resolution of questions as you work through a pattern. Help often comes from others working through the pattern.

Quality patterns pre-publication

All of my patterns are thoroughly graded and tech edited before they enter the preview knitting phase.

GREAT NEWS.
I can help with that.

The success of a preview knitting experience depends largely on clear expectations between designer and knitter. That's why I let you know up front what I expect from you and what you can expect from me during the process.

Download the guide to see what you can expect

Thank you for the opportunity to test knit for you! My daughter loved this sweater so much that she claimed it 😊 So I think if a 13-year old loves your design then you are on the right track! 😊

— Nina, preview knitter

This was a wonderful and amazing experience for my first test knit! Thank you so much for having me and I hope one day in the future I can test for you again! :)

— abigail, preview knitter

This is a beautiful pattern. Thank you for letting me test knit and for being gracious with my timeline mistakes. 

— blythe, preview knitter

I appreciate your allowing me to test this design via email, as I'm not a Slack user. Thus project has received many envious comments from those in my knitting group., only one of whom has successfully completed a brioche project.

— carol, preview knitter

I liked the no-rush, laid-back atmosphere of the test knitting. The timeline was very generous. Overall, the chat felt a little quiet, but whenever I needed support or advice, I got it from both Ethan and the lovely testers community. This is probably my most favorite me-made garment ever.

— masha, preview knitter

So, if you're ready to have fun and make friends... to knit with a community, or to know what it feels like to experience being the first... 

Knitters of all skill levels are invited to apply, whether you're a seasoned knitter with years of experience or wanting a try a new-to-you technique or project type for the first time. I will be present throughout the process to provide support, coaching, and guidance for those who need or want it. 

then preview knitting is a great fit for you.

ready to get apply?

Let's Do This.

Priority is given to applicants who are newsletter subscribers, so if you have a pattern you really want to preview, then I encourage you to sign up for my newsletter. Even if no preview knits are currently running, you can still apply to be part of my preview knitting pool.

Apply now