Ravelry offers a convenient feature that automatically links your project page to the pattern page once it’s published, saving you from any additional effort. This seamless connection is achieved through a “Ravelry tester code,” a unique code provided by the designer during the test knit phase. When you create a project page using this code while the pattern is still in draft mode, Ravelry’s backend does the magic behind the scenes. Once the designer officially publishes the pattern, your project page instantly becomes associated with that specific pattern. It’s truly fascinating to see the inner workings of Ravelry’s backend!
To add a tester project code, there are two straightforward methods you can use:
While creating the initial project page:
This is the simplest way to go about doing it as it’s only one step! After you’ve hit “Add a Project” in your Ravelry notebook, you’re taken to this screen. The Ravelry tester code is entered where it says “Enter the pattern name” (not to be confused with the project name). I’ve highlighted this in yellow in the screenshot below. Once you’ve filled out this page and hit “Continue” you’re all set up and I’ll be able to see your project linked on the back end of Ravelry.
After already starting a project page:
If you’ve already created a project page, without having used the Ravelry tester code, you’ll be able to add it regardless and link up to the pattern page on the back end. When you’re on your project page, hit “Edit Page” and you’ll then enter the Ravelry tester code for the pattern name where it says “Pattern Name” (not to be confused with the project name). I’ve highlighted this in yellow in the screenshot below.
Additional Information:
Your project page will look different if you’ve used the code correctly. It changes the project page itself by giving you the official “Tester Project Info”. So neat! This will also show me in the back-end who is currently testing it and has their project already linked up to the pattern. This will be helpful, so I don’t have to chase people down to complete the final step of a test. Win-win!
