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Do you knit? I have some questions about patterns! (self.Blind)
submitted by NearKilroy
Hello! I am a knitwear pattern designer. I want to make my patterns accessible, but I am not sure what those who are blind find helpful when they’re knitting.
I’ve received input that having a larger text option would be beneficial for some people, but if I were to do audio version or something what would help? Do people actual use audio patterns?
Any input is appreciated. Thank you!
I’ve received input that having a larger text option would be beneficial for some people, but if I were to do audio version or something what would help? Do people actual use audio patterns?
Any input is appreciated. Thank you!
KillerLag 2 points 4y ago
I asked my wife about it, who sometimes teaches knitting and have taught knitting, although I think it was mostly low vision people who were able to use ZoomText to enlarge the print. She sent me some links for you.
http://www.visionaware.org/info/everyday-living/recreation-and-leisure/arts-and-crafts/sewing-and-embroidery/knitting-and-crochet/12345
http://www.lionbrand.com/blog/knitting-by-touch-the-touch-of-yarn-by-davey-hulse/
https://fingeringyarn.wordpress.com/2011/02/05/why-i-wanted-to-write-tutorials/
The one person I know who knits complex patterns who is totally blind uses a screen reader to read off the pattern, I believe.
http://www.visionaware.org/info/everyday-living/recreation-and-leisure/arts-and-crafts/sewing-and-embroidery/knitting-and-crochet/12345
http://www.lionbrand.com/blog/knitting-by-touch-the-touch-of-yarn-by-davey-hulse/
https://fingeringyarn.wordpress.com/2011/02/05/why-i-wanted-to-write-tutorials/
The one person I know who knits complex patterns who is totally blind uses a screen reader to read off the pattern, I believe.
AmethystVajra 1 points 4y ago
I am knitting and I just can’t do purls I am always happy when patterns are without purls
I can avoid curling through letting my partner crochet Borders to my pieces
I can avoid curling through letting my partner crochet Borders to my pieces
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