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Pattern appreciation · 02A small but mighty testing circle

One character, two wonderful textures

Pugsley

Pugsley is a soft-hearted little monster with oversized horns, expressive eyes and a face that seems to ask for one more cuddle. Barb explored his personality in both a smooth crocheted finish and an extra-fluffy version.

Two thoughtful testers then gave Pugsley new colour stories of his own. A testing circle does not need to be large to make a meaningful difference—every careful stitch and observation helped strengthen the finished pattern.

See Pugsley’s pattern
Barb’s original smooth blue Pugsley with orange and purple striped horns Original Pugsley
Designed & crocheted by Barb Arsenault
Barb’s fluffy pale blue Pugsley with pink and purple striped horns Fluffy finish
Barb’s second Pugsley interpretation
The Pugsley testing circle

Two makers, two completely lovable personalities.

Each tester’s yarn and colour choices gave Pugsley a fresh little story while carefully checking the same original pattern.

Green crochet Pugsley with charcoal horns holding a silver butterfly Tester made
Pugsley appreciationMade by April Showers Baby
Pale blue crochet Pugsley with cream and coral striped horns Tester made
Pugsley appreciationMade by NTGCrochet
With heartfelt thanks to April Showers Baby and NTGCrochet.

Your time, honest feedback and beautifully individual Pugsleys helped this gentle little monster become a clearer, stronger Totally Hooked pattern.

Careful stitches

Every round helps confirm the pattern works beyond Barb’s own hook.

Real finished makes

Each photo celebrates a genuine amigurumi made from the tested pattern.

Shared generously

Tester time, feedback and creativity make the final pattern stronger.

Would you like to join the next testing circle?

Your hook could help shape a future character.

Tell Barb about your amigurumi experience and availability.

View the tester application