tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post349680717677843251..comments2024-03-17T12:45:05.409-07:00Comments on Balls to the Walls Knits: Belt Welt HatGretchen Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-76133720023470125262022-05-24T07:48:56.805-07:002022-05-24T07:48:56.805-07:00Hi Judy! What a lovely comment, thank you! I'm...Hi Judy! What a lovely comment, thank you! I'm happy to hear that my patterns have brought joy to so many people! :)Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-39383688947621462822022-05-24T07:27:29.806-07:002022-05-24T07:27:29.806-07:00I wanted to tell you that I appreciate you and you...I wanted to tell you that I appreciate you and your patterns so much. I have knit patterns for chemo patients at our local cancer clinic, hats for homeless teens and hats for crew on our Alaskan cruises. Being able to access patterns from sites like yours has been truly invaluable and I just want to thank you!Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00807187685348094949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-42366102693753682192018-11-02T03:15:44.392-07:002018-11-02T03:15:44.392-07:00Here's a link to a video. :)
https://www.yout...Here's a link to a video. :)<br /><br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=en3Yq2er4RIGretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-54082442639691587142018-11-01T16:54:02.929-07:002018-11-01T16:54:02.929-07:00Wonder pattern and easy to follow UNTIL I got to D...Wonder pattern and easy to follow UNTIL I got to Decrease Row 9. <br />I am completely lost on this decrease row. It says slip 2 together knitwise - k1 - p2sso. <br />I understand slip 2 together knitwise and then knit 1. How do I do the p2sso???Skeeter2https://www.blogger.com/profile/07184667686110355670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-32627260054213608192018-10-19T21:40:23.724-07:002018-10-19T21:40:23.724-07:00Wonderful, I'm so glad to hear that it worked ...Wonderful, I'm so glad to hear that it worked out well for you! :) And I occasionally cheat with my dpns too - I don't think anyone can tell!!!Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-11018793597645130192018-10-19T12:13:56.894-07:002018-10-19T12:13:56.894-07:00I used your pattern to make a hat out of chunky we...I used your pattern to make a hat out of chunky weight yarn and it turned out great! Thanks for your inspiration. I had to modify the pattern a little to make it work. I used size 9 and 10.5 circular needles for the body and size 10 dpn for the decrease rounds (because I didn’t have size 10.5).<br />I started with 72 stitches. With the main body Belt Welt pattern, I did<br />Rows 1-3 knit<br />Rows 4-6 *p4 k2*<br /><br />Repeated rows 1-6 three times instead of four. The hat turns out to be probably an Adult XS. I used Patons Classic Wool Roving in Frosted Plum.Sherrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-44324780903272616352018-07-24T20:41:52.786-07:002018-07-24T20:41:52.786-07:00That sounds like a lovely thing to do! :) And I tr...That sounds like a lovely thing to do! :) And I try to help when I can!!!Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-33877569698217082582018-07-24T19:49:09.101-07:002018-07-24T19:49:09.101-07:00You were an angel to go to the trouble of re-worki...You were an angel to go to the trouble of re-working your lovely pattern for the above anonymous knitter. I think your hat is beautiful, but so is what you did for the knitter. I stumbled on your pattern and am knitting a hat for a donation to an organization that collects hats for kids.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-7894969826333950742017-12-22T19:32:21.866-08:002017-12-22T19:32:21.866-08:00Hi! First off, yes, you will need to cast on fewer...Hi! First off, yes, you will need to cast on fewer stitches with a larger needle, but it's tough to be exact without more specific gauge information. Do you have a yarn in mind? If so, let me know what the package says about gauge and I can help you more! :) Ideally, you would be able to cast on 18 fewer stitches, however, and then the pattern and decrease will both work as written!Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-35335270985570075992017-12-22T13:55:37.544-08:002017-12-22T13:55:37.544-08:00Hi Gretchen,
If I wanted to knit this pattern with...Hi Gretchen,<br />If I wanted to knit this pattern with chunky weight yarn instead of worsted, should I cast on fewer stitches (what number do you think might be appropriate?), use larger needles (like 8s and 10s or 9s and 11s), or both? Let me know if you have any thoughts or if my question is confusing and weird, thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-79887069972400507452017-09-19T21:23:09.800-07:002017-09-19T21:23:09.800-07:00Ah, wonderful to hear it! Glad it turned out well!...Ah, wonderful to hear it! Glad it turned out well!!! :)Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-92037848751696286442017-09-19T19:37:36.359-07:002017-09-19T19:37:36.359-07:00Thank you for the great pattern and instructions. ...Thank you for the great pattern and instructions. Enjoyed making this little beauty!DominiqueBnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-19718987143142236102017-01-30T21:05:08.386-08:002017-01-30T21:05:08.386-08:00Glad you like it! :) I am I big fan of natural-loo...Glad you like it! :) I am I big fan of natural-looking decreases!!!Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-53700657468786641752017-01-30T17:49:23.889-08:002017-01-30T17:49:23.889-08:00So so lovely. A great hat!! I like how the desig...So so lovely. A great hat!! I like how the design carries right into the crownkathy bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17534431969086721507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-71815411505590513002017-01-09T03:57:32.164-08:002017-01-09T03:57:32.164-08:00Wonderful! Glad I could help. :) And I feel your p...Wonderful! Glad I could help. :) And I feel your pain - I'm ashamed every time my husband wears his store-bought hat too!!!Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-64784255375289046552017-01-08T22:43:01.394-08:002017-01-08T22:43:01.394-08:00Hi! Thanks for sharing so many great patterns. Lov...Hi! Thanks for sharing so many great patterns. Love them all! I can knit in the round but really rather knit flat and then seam so I am just thrilled that you have taken time to provide directions to make this hat flat. My son needs a hat he is making me look bad by wearing a cheap ($1.99) hat he bought at a corner store. I know I'm an awful knitting mother I may be shunned by my knitting neighbors. But your generosity has saved me if I start tonight by Tuesday he will not only have a warm natural fiber hat but a matching but not to matchy cowl. I will again be able to hold my head high while strolling the streets of my neighborhood of an evening while yarn bombing the street signs. I truly appreciate your generosity.Lilacrosesandthemoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03583292304979728148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-14899248234630173912016-12-08T20:49:52.637-08:002016-12-08T20:49:52.637-08:00Hi Anna!
Yes, decrease rows 1 - 6 all contain an ...Hi Anna!<br /><br />Yes, decrease rows 1 - 6 all contain an ssk and a k2tog (since these decreases more or less mirror each other, it creates symmetry). And did you decide to hold your yarn double or to cast on more stitches? Let me know and I'll see what else I can do to help! :)Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-90648291692545309982016-12-08T12:27:03.204-08:002016-12-08T12:27:03.204-08:00Thank you Gretchen for getting back to me but now ...Thank you Gretchen for getting back to me but now I am confused about the decrease do you knit two together and then SSK also? My decrease is not working out either. AnnaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-14712724906642680172016-11-27T09:05:49.470-08:002016-11-27T09:05:49.470-08:00Hi Anna! I imagine you could probably get gauge to...Hi Anna! I imagine you could probably get gauge to work by doubling it; you could also just knit the hat on size US 5 & 6s by casting on 108 stitches instead of 90 stitches and then following the directions as written (although you'd probably want to make the hat 1/2 - 1" longer before the decreases). Let me know if you have any other questions! :)Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-24361663171373874032016-11-27T05:58:38.852-08:002016-11-27T05:58:38.852-08:00I have a 100 percent superfine alpaca Peruvian twe...I have a 100 percent superfine alpaca Peruvian tweed gauge is on #6 needles 20 stitches for 30 rows 4x4ins. Do you recommend doubling the yarn AnnaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-71549356637772618472016-11-22T03:52:58.440-08:002016-11-22T03:52:58.440-08:00Wonderful! Let me know if you have any questions, ...Wonderful! Let me know if you have any questions, and happy knitting!!! :)Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-49107430307760924212016-11-22T03:34:01.179-08:002016-11-22T03:34:01.179-08:00What a great hat! I'm off to the yarn store t...What a great hat! I'm off to the yarn store today - - - I'll be whipping up a few more for Christmas gifts (plus probably one for myself). Thanks!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13733663365238081152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-83730025649205100002016-11-13T05:58:28.979-08:002016-11-13T05:58:28.979-08:00Yay! So glad to hear it! Sometimes my brain goes s...Yay! So glad to hear it! Sometimes my brain goes sideways when I convert patterns so I'm always happy for the feedback!!! :)Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-61619020819584631752016-11-12T18:16:10.698-08:002016-11-12T18:16:10.698-08:00Hi, it worked perfectly, thank you!Hi, it worked perfectly, thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-59863088608577577832016-11-07T20:58:37.631-08:002016-11-07T20:58:37.631-08:00Thank you very much, will try it. Appreciate your ...Thank you very much, will try it. Appreciate your help.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com