Author: Nicky Jensen

Blue Jay Circular Yoke Sweater

[Studio Members] The Blue Jay is a bird that can’t be missed—its vivid colour and loud squawk are unmistakable, and they come around designer Nicky Jensen’s Ontario home all winter long, brightening even the dullest days. Blue Jay is worked from the top down, seamless, in the round with thoughtful shaping to flatter diverse bodies. A surprise bit of colourwork detail is added to the back forearm of one sleeve using duplicate stitch.

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Removing Barriers in Written Craft Patterns

Accessibility seeks to provide equally for users experiencing the world in a multitude of ways. In the context of craft patterns, a barrier is anything that prevents a crafter from accessing some or all of the information needed to complete the pattern. Therefore, the key to creating a barrier-free experience for most crafters is to ensure that there is more than one way of accessing every piece of information in a pattern or set of instructions.

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