Who benefits from test knitting?

What's going on with test knitting culture? Anjali and Alison discuss some of the controversies from the perspectives of both knitters (unrealistic deadlines! demanding photo requirements!) and knitting designers (so much ghosting!). Plus: another edition of Cast On or Drop That Stitch, featuring four trendy knitting patterns.Follow us on Instagram: @twyakpodEmail us: twyakpod@gmail.comFurther Reading on Test KnittingYarnpond: site to find test knitting callsReddit: Test knitting deadlines are getting shorter everywhereReddit: Since when did test knitting just become giving designers free marketing?Reddit: Test Knitting "Reviews"Cast On or Drop That Stitch PatternsVilma Top by Gregoria FibersUma Scarf by PetiteKnitJanuary Socks by Kaitlin BartholdMiu Top by Una GilOther Knitting ThingsAnjali's "Woolen Spun" baseball hat from Harrisville DesignsThe Traveler pattern by Andrea MowryFrog It YarnsOxbow Socks pattern by Andrea Mowry