PRODUCT TESTERS WANTED

Once a Yarnsie, ALWAYS a Yarnsie

Do you KNIT AND/OR CROCHET?

Interested in testing products related to knitting or crocheting?

Complete the Form BELOW to register to become a product tester for knit and/or crochet items Camp Yarnsie.

The registration form will take approximately 10 to 20 minutes to complete. Please make sure to answer all items truthfully and to the best of your knowledge.

Where are the details? How does this work?

All the details are in the Registration Form below. However, if you are the type that can’t take a lil suspense…and fast forwards to the end of a movie you can find this information in Section 5 of the Registration Form located below.

Knit & Crochet Product Tester Registration Form

This registration form will customize questions based upon your responses. Total time to complete this registration will vary from 10 minutes to 20 minutes depending upon the length of your responses. Please take your time and answer the questions honestly. The more truthful, accurate and detailed your responses, the more likely you are to be selected as a product tester.

YOUR NAME *

First

Last

EMAIL: Please provide an email address that you check daily. *

Confirm Email

Rest assured Camp Yarnsie will only use your email address to contact you for 2 specific reasons. Reason #1 - In the event we have a follow up question or question(s) about your response(s) to an item and need to gather additional information. Reason #2 - To notify you -of You have been selected for a product testing group OR (if you have not been selected for a group) to notify you of upcoming product testing groups & the date these groups will be selected and when notices will be emailed to those selected to participate. You will ONLY receive communication under these specific circumstances (no spam here!).

Do you have a Physical Mailing Address (a number and street name) OR do you have a PO Box, APO or FPO address? *

Do you have a PO Box, APO or FPO address? If so, please DISCONTINUE completing this registration form. Due to the time sensitive nature of the product testing groups, individuals with these types of addresses will not be selected as product testers due to delivery delays and issues with confirmation signatures.

ARE YOU READY? Let's Get STARTED!

SECTION 1 of 5: Yarn Stash & Project Organization

How OFTEN do you purchase yarn? *

1 = Once a Year 2 = Every 6 to 12 months 3 = Every 3 to 6 months 4 = Every 1 to 3 months 5 = Once a month or more

Please estimate the number of new, unused yarn skeins in your stash *

There is no judgement, this will not be used for intervention purposes lol.

How is your yarn stash organized? *

Do you use an organizer or system? Do you put your yarn in bags or bins etc? Is it easy to find skeins? etc

Do you take projects on the go? For example in the car, on trips, to sporting events, etc. *

How OFTEN do you take your projects on the go? *

On AVERAGE - when on the go how MANY projects do you take with you?

Selected Value: 1

Which of the following options entices you the MOST to splurge on a new project organizer/bag? *

Select ONE response.

In the PERFECT WORLD please describe your ULTIMATE project bag. What should it look like, feel like, weigh? What does this bag look like on the inside? Etc. *

What types of fabric, color choices, etc? This is your dream organizer/bag!

SECTION 2 of 5: KNITTING

Do you knit?

Rate Your Knitting Knowledge. On a scale of 1 to 4 rate your experience level. *

1 = I can make the knit stitch 2 = I can complete basic knit and purl stitch projects 3 = I can complete intermediate level projects 4 = I can complete advanced level projects

IN THE PAST 30 DAYS, Have you attended a Camp Yarnsie Virtual Knit Nite? *

Camp Yarnsie Virtual Knit Nites occur EVERY MONDAY 8 pm to 9 pm eastern. Get the link from YARNSIE.COM to join us!

What types of projects do you knit? *

Example: Shawls, sweaters, socks, scarves, blankets etc.

SECTION 3 of 5: Crochet

You are 50% Done!...KEEP GOING!

Do you crochet?

Rate Your Crochet Knowledge. On a scale of 1 to 4 rate your experience level. *

1 = I can make the basic chain and simple crochet stitches 2 = I can complete basic crochet projects 3 = I can complete intermediate level projects 4 = I can complete advanced level projects

IN THE PAST YEAR (2021), Have you attended a Camp Yarnsie Virtual CROCHET NITE? *

Camp Yarnsie Virtual Crochet Nites occur EVERY MONDAY 7 pm to 8 pm eastern. Get the link from YARNSIE.COM to join us!

What types of projects do you crochet? *

Example: Shawls, sweaters, socks, scarves, blankets etc.

You are 60% DONE!

TWO MORE SHORT SECTIONS TO GO....

SECTION 4 of 5: Community Engagement & Participation

You are 75% DONE!!! In this section please answer these questions honestly. If you have not been as active as you would like to...you can always become more active in our community.

CAMP YARNSIE VIRTUAL FIBER ARTS FESTIVAL

Have you attended a Camp Yarnsie Virtual FESTIVAL EVENT? *

This can be anytime from 2020 to 2022.

Do you run or operate a small business which specializes in fiber arts supplies, materials, and/or tools? *

Facebook

Do you have a Facebook Profle? *

Do you have a Facebook Profile (example: Lindsay Lichtenstein: facebook.com/lindsay.lichtenstein/ )

Instagram

Do you have a Instagram Profile *

Do you have a Instagram Profile (Example: @campyarnsie)

YouTube

Are you a subscriber of the Camp Yarnsie YouTube Channel? *

SECTION 5 (the FINAL SECTION) NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT

Here are the Terms & Conditions for the Product testers. In order to be selected as a product tester you must agree to the following conditions:

ALL INFORMATION PROVIDED BY CAMP YARNSIE TO (You) A PRODUCT TESTER IS CONFIDENTIAL AND MAY NOT BE SHARED WITH ANY THIRD PARTIES AT ANY TIME. *

I agree

CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO: ALL INFORMATION RELATED TO A SAMPLE PRODUCT INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: DESIGN, QUESTIONNAIRES, MANUFACTURING, TRADE SECRETS, PATENT, MARKETING, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT PLANS, DRAWINGS, TECHNICAL ADVICE OR KNOWLEDGE, SOURCES, and/or INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY. *

I agree

The Product Tester will NOT SHARE ANY INFORMATION, whether oral, tangible, electronic, written, pictures/images, or in any other form with ANY third parties. *

I agree

The Product Tester agrees to not disclose, copy, clone, or modify any confidential information related to Camp Yarnsie's product(s) and agrees not to use any such information without obtaining consent. *

I agree

I release Camp Yarnsie and all employees from any and all liability not limited to: freak acts of nature, acts of stupidity, and any other incidental or purposeful accidents I may cause myself or anyone else while testing a product. Camp Yarnsie is not responsible for any damage, neglect, etc. *

I agree

General Selection Process & Information for Product Testers

Please read the following statements regarding the products to be tested, how individuals will be selected and notified, benefits of being a product tester, and what product testers are expected to provide to Camp Yarnsie. Mark "YES" to indicate you have read and agree with each statement.

TYPES OF PRODUCTS TO BE TESTED: Camp Yarnsie will be testing a variety of products including knitting, crochet, spinning and fiber preparation products. Specific criteria has been established for each sample product. The products range in estimated retail value from US $30.00 to $375.00. *

May I choose what item I sample? No. Due to confidentiality concerns and other variables - you will not know what the item you are testing is until you receive it in the mail. Rest assured if you do not crochet - and you answered the questions in this form truthfully - you will not be selected to test an product related to crochet. *

SELECTION: Individuals who meet criteria, based upon their responses on this registration form, may or may not be selected to participate in the product testing group. Submission of this registration form does not guarantee selection into a product testing group. *

SELECTION PRIORITY: In the selection process individuals who meet the specific criteria set for a testing group and who are ACTIVELY ENGAGED & PARTICIPATING MEMBERS OF THE CAMP YARNSIE COMMUNITY will be given priority over non-active members and/or non-members. Active members have demonstrated interest in the area of fiber arts and commitment to participate in related activities. This does not mean non-active or non-members may not be selected for a product testing group. If you are not currently active in the community, it is recommended you become active if you would like to be considered for priority selection. *

INVITED INDIVIDUALS WILL RECEIVE EMAIL NOTIFICATION - Camp Yarnsie will notify individuals invited to participate in a testing group by email. The FIRST 5 INDIVIDUALS who confirm receipt by responding to the email and provide payment for the shipping fee - will be ACCEPTED into the testing group. Those who respond after the 5 spots have been filled will be placed back in the pool of applicants. *

SAMPLE PRODUCT WILL BE SHIPPED DIRECTLY TO YOU VIA USPS MAIL SERVICE - This item is yours to KEEP. To ensure good faith you are interested in providing Camp Yarnsie with accurate feedback, product testers are REQUIRED TO PAY THE SHIPPING FEE to mail the (free) sample product to you. The notification email will contain the shipping fee and the link to provide payment. Once the shipping fee has been paid, you will receive confirmation of acceptance within a testing group. The sample item will be shipped out within 24 hours of Camp Yarnsie receiving confirmation of your payment. You will receive a tracking number once your package ships. *

The shipping fee will vary based upon your location (US or international) and the weight/size of the product. For example estimates for US Domestic shipping range from $3.25 to $17.95 as we have a few large and heavier items as well as few small and light items. The AVERAGE of estimated US domestic shipping fee is $8.75.

PRODUCT TESTERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR - Completing 2 questionnaires and any follow up questions Camp Yarnsie may have regarding their testing/experience of the product. Camp Yarnsie politely asks the questionnaires be completed with 7 days of receipt (there are due date reminders at the top of each questionnaire). The average time to complete the questionnaires has been between 15 to 25 minutes. *

ADDED BONUS - If you return the 2 Questionnaires by the due date listed on the forms and answer any follow up questions, within a timely manner to Camp Yarnsie - you will receive a SPECIAL BONUS DISCOUNT CODE. This code provides you with an exclusive one time use code to purchase the official product at 50% off the retail price when it launches to the public. As an additional thank you for your feedback - You will also be able to order the official product before it launches to the public. This offer does not apply to any other products or special orders. *

Yes I agree

PRODUCT TESTERS WANTED

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To test NEW PRODUCTS

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