tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post3582869985399936226..comments2024-03-17T12:45:05.409-07:00Comments on Balls to the Walls Knits: Eiffel Tower Eyelet CowlGretchen Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-91266815795144208242020-12-16T20:14:55.963-08:002020-12-16T20:14:55.963-08:00Yes, the stitch pattern also works flat. Send me a...Yes, the stitch pattern also works flat. Send me an email at ballstothewallsknits@gmail.com and I'll send you a quick picture of the stitch pattern, not adapted for the round. :)Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-87768589821308845432020-12-16T14:48:58.047-08:002020-12-16T14:48:58.047-08:00Is there any way you can adapt this beautiful patt...Is there any way you can adapt this beautiful pattern for a shawlett as I really dislike the cowls (Not sure why but I also avoid turtlenecks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12127234731530147150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-2586720861476578802017-01-19T23:38:00.760-08:002017-01-19T23:38:00.760-08:00Hi Mary!
Yes, you can totally use worsted and mak...Hi Mary!<br /><br />Yes, you can totally use worsted and make a child size. Here are my recommendations:<br /><br />First, cast on 132 stitches instead of 192 using a 16" circular needle of whatever size you need to get roughly 18 stitches = 4 inches as gauge. Then when you reach the first row 12 (the marker placement row), substitute this:<br /><br />Row 12: p18, place marker, p96, place marker, purl until end of row.<br /><br />Then, work the first set of 1 - 12 rows exactly as written, but only work rows 1 - 11 of the second set (the set with more decreases). Then you should be able to go straight to the top ribbing and everything will work out and birds will sing (or at least that's what I'm anticipating). Let me know if you have any trouble! :)Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-17482104525610088432017-01-19T08:00:41.060-08:002017-01-19T08:00:41.060-08:00Hi thanks for the lovely pattern. Do you have an...Hi thanks for the lovely pattern. Do you have an idea how I would adapt for my 12 year old daughrter - about 4'11" - almost adult size. I also seem to have alot more worsted yarn about - could I use that for the cowl?<br /><br />thanks<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17925798592234267788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-64557075876393486572016-05-08T20:22:33.792-07:002016-05-08T20:22:33.792-07:00Great! Again, let me know if you have any question...Great! Again, let me know if you have any questions. :)Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-29561621556345152322016-05-07T08:59:28.367-07:002016-05-07T08:59:28.367-07:00Wow! thanks for all your time with this adjustment...Wow! thanks for all your time with this adjustment. I really appreciate it. Looking forward to a beautiful cowl. Chris Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930511193464020544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-61346805978191967382016-05-06T22:12:21.631-07:002016-05-06T22:12:21.631-07:00Hi again!
So you're basically just going to n...Hi again!<br /><br />So you're basically just going to need to cast on a multiple of 6 stitches in order to make this pattern in a tube - if you're aiming for, say, 22" around, you'll want to cast on 132 stitches (obviously you can cast on more or less depending on the size you're going for, as long as it's a multiple of 6). Join in round. And then for the bottom ribbing you'll work like so:<br /><br />Rows 1 - 4: * k3, p3 *<br /><br />Rows 5 & 6: * k1, slip 1 with yarn in back (wyib), k1, p3 *<br /><br />Row 7: * p1, k1-tbl, p4 *<br /><br />Row 8: * p1, k1, p4 *<br /><br />Rows 9 & 10: * p1, slip 1 wyib, p4 *<br /><br />Row 11: repeat row 7<br /><br />Row 12: purl<br /><br />And once you've finished the ribbing, you can work the pattern as follows:<br /><br />Row 1: * p4, yo, p2tog *<br /><br />Rows 2 - 6: * p4, k1, p1 *<br /><br />Row 7: * p1, yo, p2tog, p3 * <br /><br />Rows 8 - 12: * p1, k1, p4 *<br /><br />Knit rows 1 - 12 until you're happy with the length, then complete the top edging rows as follows:<br /><br />Edging Rows 1 & 2: * p4, k1, p1 *<br /><br />Edging Rows 3 & 4: * p4, slip 1 wyib, p1 *<br /><br />Edging Rows 5 - 7: * p3, k3 *<br /><br />Bind off loosely in pattern, tuck in ends and block.<br /><br />Let me know if you have any more questions! :)Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-21005731404214352582016-05-06T11:54:16.849-07:002016-05-06T11:54:16.849-07:00Great! So I guess, I'll go with the one that i...Great! So I guess, I'll go with the one that is easier-probably the tube with Eiffel Tower pattern (though the shaping if very unique). Thank you so much!Chris Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930511193464020544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-28492146037762681532016-05-05T22:03:50.906-07:002016-05-05T22:03:50.906-07:00Yes, you totally can! :) Would you prefer to prese...Yes, you totally can! :) Would you prefer to preserve the back shaping, or just do a tube with the Eiffel Tower pattern?Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-54919361490636269752016-05-05T09:53:24.059-07:002016-05-05T09:53:24.059-07:00Hi Gretchen, I love this design. Can you tell me i...Hi Gretchen, I love this design. Can you tell me if there is a way to make this cowl shorter around or would that take away from the style of it? I suppose with the change in the pattern in the back, that might be difficult. Thanks.Chris Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930511193464020544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-58554960372062106232016-01-20T20:41:01.923-08:002016-01-20T20:41:01.923-08:00Oh good! I aim to please!!! :)Oh good! I aim to please!!! :)Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-30390119631713110932016-01-20T12:09:09.213-08:002016-01-20T12:09:09.213-08:00Once again, I popped into a wonderful pattern from...Once again, I popped into a wonderful pattern from my free-knitting site. It ALWAYS pleases me when I see your name on top! ALWAYS!Jeanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15380837809607625439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-64918479534261675032014-11-26T18:09:09.548-08:002014-11-26T18:09:09.548-08:00I'm glad I'm not the only one! But I reall...I'm glad I'm not the only one! But I really like the Eiffel Tower Eyelet stitch, which definitely helps :)Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-26727352474853649532014-11-26T18:05:49.958-08:002014-11-26T18:05:49.958-08:00I also have an irrational dislike of garter stitch...I also have an irrational dislike of garter stitch. I like your pattern though, and I think I'll try it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07960639800338358552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-75466951325893268962014-06-13T15:36:59.537-07:002014-06-13T15:36:59.537-07:00I guess you can have too much of a good thing! :)I guess you can have too much of a good thing! :)Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-23089454878392607112014-06-13T15:03:14.406-07:002014-06-13T15:03:14.406-07:00I do have to say tho - after purling 140 stitches ...I do have to say tho - after purling 140 stitches for two rows last night - my hands were cramping up - LOL! And I wasn't liking that purl stitch so much!<br /><br />Linda in VALindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06533063136544231663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-37385839876979430702014-06-12T17:55:48.949-07:002014-06-12T17:55:48.949-07:00That is funny! And I don't hate to purl, per s...That is funny! And I don't hate to purl, per se - I just don't love the look of a purled fabric (and garter I dislike even more). I guess it just took this pattern for me to believe they have their place!!!Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-39747284065726396992014-06-12T16:38:27.101-07:002014-06-12T16:38:27.101-07:00Ahhh -these colors! They almost look jewel-like!
I...Ahhh -these colors! They almost look jewel-like!<br />It is odd - because I have seen patterns lately where they talk about hating to purl. And I don't dislike purling at all! I'd much rather knit and purl - because garter stitch alone can get a little mind-numbing - LOL!<br /><br />Linda in VALindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06533063136544231663noreply@blogger.com