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I am so glad you are enjoying the patterns indexed on Ravelry. Please remember to make sure that there are notes telling you how the pattern has been formatted. Many non-English language speakers use the screen reader tag when they have a digital pattern that
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Today's Topics:<br>
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1. Screen reader accessible patterns on Ravelry (carcione@access.net)<br>
2. Notes on using Ravelry's iPhone app Alpaca (carcione@access.net)<br>
3. Re: Screen reader accessible patterns on Ravelry (Sarah Calhoun)<br>
4. Re: Crochet book on Bard (Dixie)<br>
5. Re: Notes on using Ravelry's iPhone app Alpaca<br>
(mother27dragon@gmail.com)<br>
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Message: 1<br>
Date: Wed, 15 Jan 2025 08:57:31 -0500<br>
From: <carcione@access.net><br>
To: "'List for Blind Crafters and Artists'"<br>
<nfb-blind-crafters@nfbnet.org><br>
Subject: [NFB-Blind-Crafters] Screen reader accessible patterns on<br>
Ravelry<br>
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Since Renee van Hoy pointed out the screen reader option on Ravelry, I've<br>
included it in a couple searches-for instance, "screen reader knit sweater".<br>
It's pretty cool! Some of the patterns are simple, and others are the more<br>
intricate ones that interest me. And they all say that they're accessible<br>
for low vision or a screen reader. <br>
<br>
Last night, I searched "screen reader free", and got some hits, so anyone<br>
who wants to try one of these patterns could do that and find one to try for<br>
free before leaping in and spending some money.<br>
<br>
Tracy<br>
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Message: 2<br>
Date: Wed, 15 Jan 2025 09:22:24 -0500<br>
From: <carcione@access.net><br>
To: "'List for Blind Crafters and Artists'"<br>
<nfb-blind-crafters@nfbnet.org><br>
Subject: [NFB-Blind-Crafters] Notes on using Ravelry's iPhone app<br>
Alpaca<br>
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Here are my notes on using Alpaca, an iPhone app for Ravelry.com. The notes<br>
are pasted below my signature and also attached.Any additions are welcome.<br>
<br>
Tracy<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
Using the ravelry.com iPhone app Alpaca<br>
<br>
I found the Alpaca app by searching for Ravelry on the app store. Searching<br>
for Alpaca also finds it. In both searches, it was not the first thing on<br>
the page. The app is free.<br>
<br>
The first time I opened the app, it asked for my Ravelry ID and password,<br>
and it has kept me logged in since then.<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
On the Home screen, it shows what's popular currently. It shows the pattern<br>
author and the pattern name, and you can tap on anything to find out more. <br>
<br>
If you look at a pattern, the Back button is on the top left of the screen.<br>
Along the bottom of any screen are tabs for Home, Notebook, Search,<br>
Messages, and Shops. <br>
<br>
the screen are tabs for Home, Notebook, Search, Messages, and Shops. <br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
I chose Search.<br>
<br>
Once in the search screen, there are several pattern filters offered. I<br>
could choose the category knitting, free pattern, and then clothing or<br>
accessory or whatever, and even more within those. Then I choose Save, and<br>
it saves my choices, then I hit Back to go back to the search screen. <br>
<br>
If I decide I don't want any of the many filters, I hit cancel instead of<br>
save, then go back to the main search screen.<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
WithinSearch, I chose Layout List, but I don't know if it matters. I<br>
double-tapped the search field to put it into edit mode, then I did the<br>
magic tap, 2 fingers far apart tapped twice, to start dictation. I said<br>
tree of life written, then magic tapped again to get out of dictation. The<br>
search button is on the bottom right, by the keyboard. I could also have<br>
typed with the keyboard, or used my NLS eReader to type in my search terms.<br>
<br>
It showed me a list of results, like on the website, and I tapped on one we<br>
looked at on the website so we could see the differences. <br>
<br>
The website has a list of things used in the pattern, including English,<br>
written, charted, and more. The app does not have a list. It has the same<br>
notes as the website, which can be very comprehensive, or not.<br>
<br>
The price of the pattern is one of the first things on the screen, and next<br>
to the price is a link to download the pattern.<br>
<br>
I used the rotor to select headings, then swiped down to where it said yarn,<br>
then began swiping through. When I come to notes, I can let it read the<br>
whole long note all at once without stopping, or I can stop it and use the<br>
rotor to select lines, then swipe down one line at a time. <br>
<br>
After the notes are comments, with people asking questions or saying how<br>
much they like the pattern. <br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
After exploring a pattern we were familiar with, we went back and put Screen<br>
Reader into the search field. Renee van Hoy told us that would bring up<br>
accessible patterns, and it did. We explored the first pattern that came<br>
up, and, at the bottom of the notes, it had all the ways that the pattern<br>
was accessible to blind people or people with low vision. <br>
<br>
Pretty cool!<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
The app doesn't have all the info that the website has, but, since it's on<br>
the phone, it could be easier to show things to other people and ask<br>
questions. Also, any download is on the phone and can be carried around<br>
anywhere you go.<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
There are other apps for Ravelry on the app store, but I haven't tried them.<br>
The highest-rated is Rabbit, "Ravelry on the Hop".<br>
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Using the ravelry.com iPhone app Alpaca<br>
I found the Alpaca app by searching for Ravelry on the app store. Searching for Alpaca also finds it. In both searches, it was not the first thing on the page. The app is free.<br>
The first time I opened the app, it asked for my Ravelry ID and password, and it has kept me logged in since then.<br>
<br>
On the Home screen, it shows what's popular currently. It shows the pattern author and the pattern name, and you can tap on anything to find out more.
<br>
If you look at a pattern, the Back button is on the top left of the screen. Along the bottom of any screen are tabs for Home, Notebook, Search, Messages, and Shops.
<br>
the screen are tabs for Home, Notebook, Search, Messages, and Shops. <br>
<br>
I chose Search.<br>
Once in the search screen, there are several pattern filters offered. I could choose the category knitting, free pattern, and then clothing or accessory or whatever, and even more within those. Then I choose Save, and it saves my choices, then I hit Back
to go back to the search screen. <br>
If I decide I don't want any of the many filters, I hit cancel instead of save, then go back to the main search screen.<br>
<br>
WithinSearch, I chose Layout List, but I don't know if it matters. I double-tapped the search field to put it into edit mode, then I did the magic tap, 2 fingers far apart tapped twice, to start dictation. I said tree of life written, then magic tapped again
to get out of dictation. The search button is on the bottom right, by the keyboard. I could also have typed with the keyboard, or used my NLS eReader to type in my search terms.<br>
It showed me a list of results, like on the website, and I tapped on one we looked at on the website so we could see the differences.
<br>
The website has a list of things used in the pattern, including English, written, charted, and more. The app does not have a list. It has the same notes as the website, which can be very comprehensive, or not.<br>
The price of the pattern is one of the first things on the screen, and next to the price is a link to download the pattern.<br>
I used the rotor to select headings, then swiped down to where it said yarn, then began swiping through. When I come to notes, I can let it read the whole long note all at once without stopping, or I can stop it and use the rotor to select lines, then swipe
down one line at a time. <br>
After the notes are comments, with people asking questions or saying how much they like the pattern.
<br>
<br>
After exploring a pattern we were familiar with, we went back and put Screen Reader into the search field. Renee van Hoy told us that would bring up accessible patterns, and it did. We explored the first pattern that came up, and, at the bottom of the notes,
it had all the ways that the pattern was accessible to blind people or people with low vision.
<br>
Pretty cool!<br>
<br>
The app doesn't have all the info that the website has, but, since it's on the phone, it could be easier to show things to other people and ask questions. Also, any download is on the phone and can be carried around anywhere you go.<br>
<br>
There are other apps for Ravelry on the app store, but I haven't tried them. The highest-rated is Rabbit, "Ravelry on the Hop".<br>
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Message: 3<br>
Date: Wed, 15 Jan 2025 10:06:58 -0600<br>
From: "Sarah Calhoun" <sc-tico@att.net><br>
To: "'List for Blind Crafters and Artists'"<br>
<nfb-blind-crafters@nfbnet.org><br>
Subject: Re: [NFB-Blind-Crafters] Screen reader accessible patterns on<br>
Ravelry<br>
Message-ID: <021a01db6767$82001ee0$86005ca0$@att.net><br>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"<br>
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This is a great tool to use when searching for patterns! Thank you Tracy for<br>
the tip!<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
Best,<br>
<br>
Sarah Calhoun<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
From: NFB-Blind-Crafters <nfb-blind-crafters-bounces@nfbnet.org> On Behalf<br>
Of Tracy Carcione via NFB-Blind-Crafters<br>
Sent: Wednesday, January 15, 2025 7:58 AM<br>
To: 'List for Blind Crafters and Artists' <nfb-blind-crafters@nfbnet.org><br>
Cc: carcione@access.net<br>
Subject: [NFB-Blind-Crafters] Screen reader accessible patterns on Ravelry<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
Since Renee van Hoy pointed out the screen reader option on Ravelry, I've<br>
included it in a couple searches-for instance, "screen reader knit sweater".<br>
It's pretty cool! Some of the patterns are simple, and others are the more<br>
intricate ones that interest me. And they all say that they're accessible<br>
for low vision or a screen reader. <br>
<br>
Last night, I searched "screen reader free", and got some hits, so anyone<br>
who wants to try one of these patterns could do that and find one to try for<br>
free before leaping in and spending some money.<br>
<br>
Tracy<br>
<br>
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Message: 4<br>
Date: Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:44:58 -0500<br>
From: Dixie <cobaltblueheron@gmail.com><br>
To: "'List for Blind Crafters and Artists'"<br>
<nfb-blind-crafters@nfbnet.org><br>
Subject: Re: [NFB-Blind-Crafters] Crochet book on Bard<br>
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Magic ring is not the same as Magic loop.<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
What you are referring to is a knitting technique of using 2 circulars<br>
instead of knitting with the Magic loop. That is a completely different<br>
thing than using a magic ring in crochet.<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
Dixie<br>
<br>
@-> + <-@<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
From: NFB-Blind-Crafters <nfb-blind-crafters-bounces@nfbnet.org> On Behalf<br>
Of Bernice Bird via NFB-Blind-Crafters<br>
Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2025 9:05 AM<br>
To: 'List for Blind Crafters and Artists' <nfb-blind-crafters@nfbnet.org><br>
Cc: Bernice Bird <bernice.j.bird@gmail.com><br>
Subject: Re: [NFB-Blind-Crafters] Crochet book on Bard<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
My question is, can't you use 2 circular needles in place of the magic ring?<br>
Every time I have done it things were just fine. I wanted to make something<br>
one time, and emailed with Dixie, and she seemed to say that it comes out<br>
pretty much the same. I don't want misrepresent what she said, I just know<br>
it has worked out okay for me.<br>
<br>
Bernice<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
From: NFB-Blind-Crafters <nfb-blind-crafters-bounces@nfbnet.org> On Behalf<br>
Of Deborah Kendrick via NFB-Blind-Crafters<br>
Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2025 8:11 AM<br>
To: 'List for Blind Crafters and Artists' <nfb-blind-crafters@nfbnet.org><br>
Cc: kendrick.deborah@gmail.com<br>
Subject: Re: [NFB-Blind-Crafters] Crochet book on Bard<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
Tracy, <br>
<br>
Let us know if you make any of these. I downloaded the audio a year ago, and<br>
got stuck because each one begins with the magic ring and I couldn't figure<br>
out that stitch. I do know how to do it now, I think, and a braille version<br>
will be much easier to follow than audio for me. <br>
<br>
Anyway, let us know your progress, please!<br>
<br>
Deborah<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
From: NFB-Blind-Crafters <nfb-blind-crafters-bounces@nfbnet.org<br>
<<a href="mailto:nfb-blind-crafters-bounces@nfbnet.org">mailto:nfb-blind-crafters-bounces@nfbnet.org</a>> > On Behalf Of Tracy Carcione<br>
via NFB-Blind-Crafters<br>
Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2025 7:46 AM<br>
To: 'List for Blind Crafters and Artists' <nfb-blind-crafters@nfbnet.org<br>
<<a href="mailto:nfb-blind-crafters@nfbnet.org">mailto:nfb-blind-crafters@nfbnet.org</a>> ><br>
Cc: carcione@access.net <<a href="mailto:carcione@access.net">mailto:carcione@access.net</a>>
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Subject: [NFB-Blind-Crafters] Crochet book on Bard<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
I downloaded a new braille book from Bard yesterday. It's also a talking<br>
book. <br>
<br>
This is the braille blurb:<br>
<br>
<<a href="https://nlsbard.loc.gov/nlsbardprod/download/detail/srch/BR25335">https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnlsbard.loc.gov%2Fnlsbardprod%2Fdownload%2Fdetail%2Fsrch%2FBR25335&data=05%7C02%7C%7C4c742394e08d498cd3dd08dd36259ea8%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638726257383506335%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=8JDRwR2ABn4ansWUC69TsIkPwLZ56JQeWWdFrAeIAO4%3D&reserved=0</a>>
Crochet<br>
cute critters: 26 easy amigurumi patterns BR25335<br>
<br>
Zimmerman, Sarah, (Needleworker) 2 volumes.<br>
<br>
Unified English Braille<br>
<br>
"Discover how simple crafting your own crochet plush animals can be. From<br>
alligators to zebras, Crochet Cute Critters features 26 beginner-friendly<br>
patterns for creating all kinds of cuddly companions. Amigurumi?the Japanese<br>
art of crocheting stuffed toys?might seem intimidating, but this book keeps<br>
it easy and fun with complete guides that cover everything you need to know.<br>
Whether you're stitching up huggable gifts for kids or grandkids or just<br>
looking to assemble your own plush menagerie, this crochet pattern book will<br>
have you up and going in no time. Crochet your way through the alphabet<br>
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Date: Wed, 15 Jan 2025 14:09:24 -0700<br>
From: <mother27dragon@gmail.com><br>
To: "'List for Blind Crafters and Artists'"<br>
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Subject: Re: [NFB-Blind-Crafters] Notes on using Ravelry's iPhone app<br>
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Thank you for this. I couldn't get on the class.<br>
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Take care,<br>
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ReNae<br>
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From: NFB-Blind-Crafters <nfb-blind-crafters-bounces@nfbnet.org> On Behalf<br>
Of Tracy Carcione via NFB-Blind-Crafters<br>
Sent: Wednesday, January 15, 2025 7:22 AM<br>
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Subject: [NFB-Blind-Crafters] Notes on using Ravelry's iPhone app Alpaca<br>
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Here are my notes on using Alpaca, an iPhone app for Ravelry.com. The notes<br>
are pasted below my signature and also attached.Any additions are welcome.<br>
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Tracy<br>
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Using the ravelry.com iPhone app Alpaca<br>
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I found the Alpaca app by searching for Ravelry on the app store. Searching<br>
for Alpaca also finds it. In both searches, it was not the first thing on<br>
the page. The app is free.<br>
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The first time I opened the app, it asked for my Ravelry ID and password,<br>
and it has kept me logged in since then.<br>
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On the Home screen, it shows what's popular currently. It shows the pattern<br>
author and the pattern name, and you can tap on anything to find out more. <br>
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If you look at a pattern, the Back button is on the top left of the screen.<br>
Along the bottom of any screen are tabs for Home, Notebook, Search,<br>
Messages, and Shops. <br>
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the screen are tabs for Home, Notebook, Search, Messages, and Shops. <br>
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I chose Search.<br>
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Once in the search screen, there are several pattern filters offered. I<br>
could choose the category knitting, free pattern, and then clothing or<br>
accessory or whatever, and even more within those. Then I choose Save, and<br>
it saves my choices, then I hit Back to go back to the search screen. <br>
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If I decide I don't want any of the many filters, I hit cancel instead of<br>
save, then go back to the main search screen.<br>
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WithinSearch, I chose Layout List, but I don't know if it matters. I<br>
double-tapped the search field to put it into edit mode, then I did the<br>
magic tap, 2 fingers far apart tapped twice, to start dictation. I said<br>
tree of life written, then magic tapped again to get out of dictation. The<br>
search button is on the bottom right, by the keyboard. I could also have<br>
typed with the keyboard, or used my NLS eReader to type in my search terms.<br>
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It showed me a list of results, like on the website, and I tapped on one we<br>
looked at on the website so we could see the differences. <br>
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The website has a list of things used in the pattern, including English,<br>
written, charted, and more. The app does not have a list. It has the same<br>
notes as the website, which can be very comprehensive, or not.<br>
<br>
The price of the pattern is one of the first things on the screen, and next<br>
to the price is a link to download the pattern.<br>
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I used the rotor to select headings, then swiped down to where it said yarn,<br>
then began swiping through. When I come to notes, I can let it read the<br>
whole long note all at once without stopping, or I can stop it and use the<br>
rotor to select lines, then swipe down one line at a time. <br>
<br>
After the notes are comments, with people asking questions or saying how<br>
much they like the pattern. <br>
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<br>
<br>
After exploring a pattern we were familiar with, we went back and put Screen<br>
Reader into the search field. Renee van Hoy told us that would bring up<br>
accessible patterns, and it did. We explored the first pattern that came<br>
up, and, at the bottom of the notes, it had all the ways that the pattern<br>
was accessible to blind people or people with low vision. <br>
<br>
Pretty cool!<br>
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The app doesn't have all the info that the website has, but, since it's on<br>
the phone, it could be easier to show things to other people and ask<br>
questions. Also, any download is on the phone and can be carried around<br>
anywhere you go.<br>
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There are other apps for Ravelry on the app store, but I haven't tried them.<br>
The highest-rated is Rabbit, "Ravelry on the Hop".<br>
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