Test knitting: EXPLOITATION?? 😱| Knitting pattern testing and designer collaboration

Today we're talking about TEST KNITTING! It's true, test knitting is not paid. Does that make it exploitative? As a knitter who has both run and participated in test knits, I'm sharing my thoughts on some potentially exploitative test #knitting practices, the benefits of test knitting, and my golden rule for testing. What do you think—are test knitters being exploited, or are they collaborating with pattern designers in a mutually beneficial relationship? Skip ahead: 00:22 Introduction 01:10 What is test knitting? 03:06 Exploitation vs. collaboration 09:07 Test knitting benefits 15:13 What to look for and red flags 22:34 Bottom line .................................................................................................. Got an idea for a vlog or tutorial? Share it here: https://forms.gle/zkQJa64jMv5ec3dL6 Stay in the loop—sign up for the MPK newsletter! https://mailchi.mp/3b6b278c4e63/mediaperuanaknits ................................................................................... Consider supporting the channel one of the following ways so I can keep bringing you free, unique and educational knitting-related content: +Join the channel +Buy me a coffee on Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/kristenjancuk +Purchase a knitting pattern from one of my shops: http://www.ravelry.com/designers/kristen-jancuk or http://www.payhip.com/mediaperuana +Shop for yarn and other goodies through my affiliate links Jimmy Beans Wool: https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1821811&u=732689&m=113592&urllink=&afftrack= Knit Picks: https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1396413&u=732689&m=59159&urllink=&afftrack=