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Namu Sweater
Why are your patterns no longer on Ravelry?:
In June 2020, Ravelry announced a redesign of their new website. While the aesthetics of the site could be debated, the new site triggered hundreds of migraines in migraine sufferers, and at least eight confirmed seizures in users. In response, Ravelry has shut down the “Accessibility” thread in their “For the Love of Ravelry” forum, silencing their neurodiverse user base. Furthermore, their statement of clarification made it clear that they do not (at the moment) intend for their site to be inclusive to those needs.
As a frequent migraine sufferer myself (although my migraines were not personally triggered by the site’s redesign), I cannot in good conscience direct my followers to a harmful and potentially dangerous website. Consequently, I have removed the files from my Ravelry pattern pages, with users instead being asked to redirect to my website — a website that was designed with those various needs in mind (thanks to the help I received from friends who are UI/UX developers and usability advocates).
“Namu” (나무) is the Korean word for “tree”. In traditional Korean paintings, the tree symbolizes resilience, constancy, and strength, and their gnarled and twisted nature is depicted in the all-over cabled motif. An adaptation of my cowl pattern, this pullover will keep you warm and cozy and oh-so-snuggled-up in squishy cabled goodness!
DETAILS
Sizes: Size A to J, as follows:
Size A: 31” (78.75cm) bust/chest
Size B: 35” (88.9cm) bust/chest
Size C: 39” (99.5cm) bust/chest
Size D: 43” (109.2cm) bust/chest
Size E: 47” (119.4cm) bust/chest
Size F: 51” (129.5cm) bust/chest
Size G: 55” (139.7cm) bust/chest
Size H: 59” (149.9cm) bust/chest
Size I: 63” (160.0cm) bust/chest
Size J: 67” (170.2cm) bust/chest
Yarn: Worsted weight.
Size A: 700 yards
Size B: 800 yards
Size C: 850 yards
Size D: 950 yards
Size E: 1100 yards
Size F: 1250 yards
Size G: 1300 yards
Size H: 1400 yards
Size I: 1500 yards
Size J: 1600 yards
Recommended Yarn: Spargur Yarn Co. NSW Merino
Sample in size E, modeled by Yu Ra and worn with 10” of positive ease, is knit in the colorway Cinnamon Cider.
Economically Accessible Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted.
Sample in size C, modeled by Yu Ra and worn with 2” of positive ease, is knit in the colorway Persimmon Heather.
Needles: Circular needles in US 6 (4mm) and US 7 (4.5mm).
Gauge: 16 stitches and 22 rows after blocking = 4 inches in stockinette pattern using larger needles, blocked..
THANKS AND ACKNOLWEDGEMENTS
Thank you to Will of Spargur Yarn Co. for providing yarn support, and to my test knitters knitters yourmamadressesfunny, made_at_linden, hobbyknits, halima_things, knitmoregirls, ourfreckledlife, ahiddenpurl, jennabeanworks, theolibrarian, _kat_knits, jensstuffandnonsense, teafueledliving, knittingbynature, hldoubleu, oh_susquehanna, daefea, indoorlifeofvicki, ktb38, and pixiedustyarn.
SUPPORT FOR THE DESIGNER
Designing is a fulfilling hobby for me, so I will not be charging for my patterns at this moment in time. However, if you would like to tip me, please feel free to do so at my Ko-fi page. Ko-fi’s are never expected but always appreciated.
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