Crochet Pattern Testing Policy

Crochet Mimi separates different levels of project review so readers can understand what has and has not been verified.

Last reviewed: September 25, 2026.

1. Personally tested by the editor

This label may be used only when the Crochet Mimi editor has made the project or followed the pattern closely enough to evaluate the instructions. The page should identify any meaningful yarn, hook, gauge, size, or construction changes.

2. Tested by a contributor

This label may be used when a named or documented contributor has completed the project and supplied feedback. The page should distinguish the contributor’s experience from the editor’s own experience.

3. Source-verified

This means Crochet Mimi checked available source details such as the original publisher, pattern location, stated materials, skill information, and link destination. It does not mean the project was physically made or the complete pattern was tested.

4. Curated and not tested

Roundup and directory entries may be selected from published source information without Crochet Mimi making the item. These entries should not be described as tested.

Limits of testing

Results can vary with materials, gauge, tension, size, substitutions, and individual technique. A test reflects the version and conditions reviewed at that time; it is not a guarantee of identical results.

Current implementation

A page should make a testing claim only when supporting information is available. Crochet Mimi does not claim that every listed project or linked pattern has been personally tested.