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Decision fieldOpen accessHook & Needle Diameter ReferenceGlobalRemoveOpen accessYarn Database EU Dyers and MakersEuropean UnionRemoveFree + paidPattern TestersGlobalRemove
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Primary jobLearn techniquesChoose materialsFind patterns & fit
AreaYarnYarnPatterns & fit
Best forChecking which U.S. alias the current Craft Yarn Council table gives a known metric package size before confirming project gaugeFinding independent EU yarn or fibre dyers with off-Ravelry purchase routesCoordinating an independent sewing-pattern test
Know before usingThe reference is not a dimensional measurement, manufacturer inspection, UK or Canadian conversion, steel-hook chart, tool recommendation, yarn assignment, gauge result, or proof that a proposed tool will produce the required fabric.It is one curator's intentionally selective, off-Ravelry-oriented database, inventories change, and paid supporters can receive rotating priority placement; verify availability, fibre claims, shipping, and terms directly.The interface and plan description do not prove tester reach, completion, feedback quality, fit validity, export quality, uptime, support, or suitability for an established release process. Measurements and photos can be sensitive personal data. Run a non-critical pilot, review the current privacy and service terms, define consent and photo rights, test exports and deletion, and keep pattern approval and release responsibility with the designer.
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ForMakersMakersApparel brands
Location or jurisdictionGlobalEuropean UnionGlobal
AccessOpen accessOpen accessFree + paid
FormatStitch AuthorityDirectorySoftware
Source typeStitch AuthorityCommunity databaseFirst-party platform
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What the source establishesThe lookup reproduces the current public Craft Yarn Council metric and U.S. alias rows and follows the Council's warning that company letter and number labels vary; blank aliases remain blank instead of being inferred.The individually researched database offers free listings and sortable yarn, fibre, designer, editor, accessory, and location views; the EU page spans multiple countries and direct seller profiles.Pattern Testers currently offers application intake, tester selection, feedback, photos, approvals, issue tracking, revisions, a reusable tester directory, and release deadlines. The public pricing page shows a limited free plan and paid Pro and Business tiers. Its June 2026 privacy policy lists names, email addresses, measurements, photos, feedback, application history, and assignments among the data processed.
Linked page reviewedJul 16, 2026Jul 15, 2026Jul 21, 2026
Next review dueJul 16, 2027Jan 11, 2027Jan 17, 2027
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