Pattern Testing: Winterbrew Flexi Hexi Longline Cardi

🧶 New Tester Call! 🧶

I’m looking for testers for my brand-new Winterbrew Flexi Hexi Longline Cardi! 🎉

Wrap yourself in warmth with The Winterbrew Cardigan: a cozy, hexagon-based crochet pattern made with Tea Time aran weight yarn. Designed for chilly days and tea-filled afternoons, it features soft vertical stripes from colour-changing yarn, and a thick, squishy texture perfect for winter layering. With multiple sizes and lengths, this cardigan is as comforting and customisable as your favourite brew.

This design puts a fresh twist on the classic hexi cardi, starting with an elongated hexagon so you can crochet both halves continuously—no extra rows needed!

This makes it much easier to work with colour-changing yarn while keeping a sleek, streamlined look, with no horizontal lines across the bottom.

The pattern includes 11 lengths and five sizes, so you can create the perfect fit for yourself!

But before it’s ready for release, I need a team of testers to help bring it to life.

If you love crochet, enjoy testing patterns, and can provide clear feedback and photos by the deadline, I’d love to have you on board!

📌 Tester Requirements:
✔️ Experience with crochet garments (helpful but not essential!)
✔️ Ability to follow a written pattern and provide feedback
✔️ Photos of your finished cardi
✔️ Yarn choice that complements the design

What You’ll Need: Materials

🧶 Yarn: 2-8 cakes (depending on chosen size) Hobbii Tea Time yarn (200 g (7.05 oz), 580 m (634.3 yds) in each cake) this is an Aran/Medium (Size 4) 100% Acrylic but feel free to use any brand or colour you like!
🪝 Hook: 6mm
🧵 Extras: Yarn needle & stitch markers

What You’ll Get as a Tester:

💖 Early access to the unreleased pattern
🧶 The chance to be featured on my website and social media
📸 The satisfaction of helping bring a new design to life!

Why Do I Need Testers?

I love getting all of my patterns tested to ensure that everything is just right—accurate sizing, correct yarn estimates, and clear, easy-to-follow instructions. This way, when you choose to crochet a Melu Crochet pattern, you can do so with confidence, knowing that your time and effort will result in something truly beautiful and satisfying to make.

What I Need From You

✔️ Constructive feedback on clarity, fit, and ease of following the pattern
✔️ Progress photos and final shots of your finished cardi in good, natural light, preferably modelled by yourself, a family member, or a friend
✔️ Notes on the yarn brand, colour, and yardage used—I’m happy for you to use any yarn you like!
✔️ Commitment to completing the test by 30th September 2025 and submitting all feedback via email

Honest Feedback!

My goal is to make my patterns as clear and accessible as possible, so I welcome all feedback—even the slightly awkward stuff! If something doesn’t make sense, tell me. If you find yourself wondering, “Is this really supposed to go here?” or “I have no idea what this means!”, take a screenshot or a photo and let me know. Chances are, if you’re confused, someone else will be too!

Since my patterns are written in English and sold internationally, there’s always a chance that a bit of Bristolian slang (I’m from Bristol, UK!) or a turn of phrase might sneak in, or that I’ve used a crochet term that a beginner might not recognize. Oh, and of course, if you spot any typos or spelling mistakes, please let me know!

Photos of Your Work

I’d love to see progress photos as well as finished shots of your cardi—ideally with you, a family member, or a friend modelling it. These real-life photos help showcase my designs and inspire others, so by sending them in, you’ll be giving me permission to share them on my website, Etsy, Instagram, Facebook, and other platforms.

Yarn Details

Please keep track of how much yarn you use, along with the brand, name, and color. I absolutely love seeing how people get creative with different color schemes and yarn choices—sometimes it can completely transform the look of a design!

Sending Your Feedback

All photos and feedback should be sent to me via email so I can keep everything organized.

What Happens Next?

Once you apply to test a pattern, I’ll go through the applications and email you to let you know if you’ve been selected. If you don’t get chosen this time, please don’t be disheartened! I receive a lot of applications, and while I wish I could say yes to everyone, I’ve learned the hard way that it can get overwhelming (I used to accept everyone because I felt bad, but that got a bit messy!).

Thanks so much for reading—I can’t wait to hear from you and see your beautiful creations!

💖 Mel
Melanie Poulter, Melu Crochet