Guðlaug Svala Kristjánsdóttir thanks “autistic pattern-seeking” for pattern design skills. “I see patterns almost everywhere I look, whether in old furnishings or butterfly wings,” Guðlaug…
Pattern Features: Accessibility
Patterns with accessibility features such as Low Vision PDFs or patterns that have been tested with screen readers. You might also want to check out the Accessible Patterns Index from Renee Van Hoy and Nicky Jensen.
Teresa, the designer of Classical Songbird Designs, is a queer and neurodivergent maker. They focus on creating knitting patterns based on the little things that…
Prismatic Fiber and Artistry lives and breathes all things fantasy. This is never more apparent than when you see their hand dyed yarn and crochet…
Sarah Dawn is a Canadian designer living in Toronto. Sarah Dawn says, “When I’m not knitting, I’m an avid disability rights champion. This means that…
SteepsAndStitches
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SteepsAndStitches is the handiwork of Sara, a Cornish country girl living in suburbia on the South Coast of England. Sara designs stash-busting knitted accessories/garments inspired…
Brambles and Bindweed
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Brambles and Bindweed designs are inspired by nature. “I especially love the intricate designs of Celtic knotwork and try to capture that in various ways…
Knit Me works exclusively with Canadian dyers to create yarn subscription boxes and knitting kits. Patterns in the kits are designed by Knit Me owner…
Accessible Patterns Index
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Designer Renee Van Hoy and designer and tech editor Nicky Jensen have created a database of low-vision-friendly, screen-reader-friendly, Braille, and other accessible knitting, crochet and…
Sandra Conway Designs
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Sandra is a German-Irish Knitwear Designer, who draws inspirations for designs by the nature and traditions of Ireland. Sandra’s focus is on patterns that gently…
Nora Howley Designs
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Nora Howley is a U.S. based designer and writer. “My design work is primarily colorwork, and I am exploring bits of knitting history. My patterns…