Low Vision Accessibility: The low vision accessible pattern uses 24 point sans serif font (Verdana) in all black text without italics. All of the directions are fully written out. The pattern also meets the Accessible Patterns Group Low Vision Format guidelines for page formatting and large print. The low vision accessible version is named “humble loop LVA”

Humble Loop is a long cowl knit on the bias with stockinette stitch and i-cord edging. Inspired by the humble flowers of the hedge bindweed, the cowl’s easy repeat is ideal for group or TV knitting. It can let in a summer breeze and offers warmth in the evening.

The sample is knit with British Columbia-made Black Cat Custom Yarn and SpiritSong Studio yarns. They can be substituted with any laceweight yarn; I recommend contrasting yarns so they stand out as well as sourcing local fibres and fibre artists.

dimensions:
approximately 11”/28 cm wide and 67”/170 cm circumference, blocked and unstretched

gauge:
30 sts and 42 rows = 4”/10 cm, blocked and unstretched

yarn:
two contrasting colours of laceweight yarn; sample used
MC (green): Black Cat Custom Yarn All Your Lace Are Belong to Us (980 yd/895 m per 115 g) in Cthulu
CC (natural): SpiritSong Studio Isobel’s Handspun laceweight (~1000 yd/ m per 100 g) in undyed
Sample used 71 g of Black Cat and 44 g of SpiritSong. Yardage will vary based on gauge and yarn used.

needles:
US 3/3.25 mm 24”/60 cm circular needles
or size to make gauge

notions:
tapestry needle, waste yarn for provisional cast on

techniques required:
provisional cast on, grafting/kitchener stitch

disclaimer:
These written instructions have not been tech edited or test knit by others. Please contact me if you find errors, and I will gladly correct the instructions.