In this video I’m doing something a little different—my Designer Inspired Crochet Bucket Hat Pattern Contest (this one is CLOSED now), where you get a chance to be one of my pattern testers and be among the first to make this hat with me. I walk you through exactly how to enter, what I need from you in the comments, and the timeline for when the tester spots were chosen and how winners would claim their spot. It’s a yarn give-away with a twist, and I wanted it to feel fun but still organized so everybody knows the rules up front. I also sprinkle in a couple of extras because you know I can’t help myself. I ask for your opinion while I’m choosing buttons for my campfire cardigan (I love getting your feedback on finishing details), and I show you my very first shawl made with Hobbii yarn. I also share a free shawl pattern link so you can try something similar, and I mention checking out Lion Brand for 24/7 yarn sales. If you love coordinated projects, budget-friendly yarn talk, and being part of my testing crew, this video is packed with all of that.