tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post7833267790718049415..comments2024-03-17T12:45:05.409-07:00Comments on Balls to the Walls Knits: Cable Chevron HatGretchen Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-52418584979703205072020-12-10T20:18:53.293-08:002020-12-10T20:18:53.293-08:00I'm sorry to hear that you had to rework it so...I'm sorry to hear that you had to rework it so many times, but I'm glad that it finally came out! And good luck with the gator! :)Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-82925885559845742032020-12-10T17:34:54.963-08:002020-12-10T17:34:54.963-08:00I made this with 9 and 10 mm DPNs all the way thro...I made this with 9 and 10 mm DPNs all the way through. I ripped it out about 5 times until I was happy with the gauge. I used one of my favorite yarns, Red Heart Gemstone, a weight 5 bulky. I love how it came out! I'm sure my son will love it. Now I'm going to attempt a matching gator for him. :)twosleepyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04403842308315271647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-63543116770221099572020-08-15T20:56:19.521-07:002020-08-15T20:56:19.521-07:00Wonderful! Glad to hear it turned out!!! :)Wonderful! Glad to hear it turned out!!! :)Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-1674482449149203722020-08-15T19:00:06.921-07:002020-08-15T19:00:06.921-07:00Just made this and it is great. Thank you!Just made this and it is great. Thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-89857495612049852602017-07-26T21:34:39.865-07:002017-07-26T21:34:39.865-07:00Go ahead and cast on 84! :)Go ahead and cast on 84! :)Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-7585289946551816402017-07-26T12:41:38.243-07:002017-07-26T12:41:38.243-07:00Hi can I cast on more stitches? What's the nex...Hi can I cast on more stitches? What's the next cast on after the 72 thanksAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04387824283846449615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-24629566101011010012017-07-26T12:37:58.580-07:002017-07-26T12:37:58.580-07:00Hi can,I cast on more stitches it look small what&...Hi can,I cast on more stitches it look small what's the next cast on stich after 72. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04387824283846449615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-43201130284998613262016-12-23T08:00:06.698-08:002016-12-23T08:00:06.698-08:00Glad you like it! And yeah, the cables make it tig...Glad you like it! And yeah, the cables make it tight. :( Glad you can find some use for the one you made, though, and we can all ALWAYS use more yarn!Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-73542017446038905202016-12-22T19:37:55.726-08:002016-12-22T19:37:55.726-08:00Absolutely beautiful hat! This was my first attemp...Absolutely beautiful hat! This was my first attempt at cables, and it worked perfectly. It's too small, should have listened to you and cast on more stitches, but that's my fault. I always think that I knit loosely, apparently not! Ah well, I know a little girl that it will look perfect on, and it gives me an excuse to buy more yarn, right? Thanks again, it's an adorable, quick pattern!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06907213969411073402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-67487209571373470812016-01-02T10:07:52.085-08:002016-01-02T10:07:52.085-08:00I'm glad your hat turned out so well! And than...I'm glad your hat turned out so well! And thanks for sharing your sizing tricks - it helps everyone out. :)Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-37086766316846378562016-01-01T12:40:13.809-08:002016-01-01T12:40:13.809-08:00Great pattern!! I just finished mine up and it loo...Great pattern!! I just finished mine up and it looks amazing. I know some folks are having sizing issues, and what i did, in case it helps anyone, was use a US 8 needle for the brim and US 9 needle for the body and went with the recommended 84 stiches. I used Loops & Thread Charisma yarn...which I think is Michael's knock off brand. I also only cast on 60 stitches to begin with and then increased to 84 over the last row of ribbing and the first knit row. Thanks for sharing this, and happy knitting folks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06967692072683774589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-801871707908161092015-12-15T03:41:45.384-08:002015-12-15T03:41:45.384-08:00Oh good! I have pretty short hair too, and it defi...Oh good! I have pretty short hair too, and it definitely makes a difference for hat fit. :)Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-38119023486424801232015-12-15T02:53:28.748-08:002015-12-15T02:53:28.748-08:00I tried to edit but got it wrong! I should have sa...I tried to edit but got it wrong! I should have said I have very short hair having had it cut right off for winter so I can wear hats! This may be why it's not a perfect fit but it's pretty good, It looks just like your pattern so I am really pleased :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-68553427018366558162015-12-14T16:28:40.879-08:002015-12-14T16:28:40.879-08:00Glad it worked out! And I'm glad the pattern c...Glad it worked out! And I'm glad the pattern conversion went smoothly as well, even if it's a tad long. Let me know if you have any other questions about any other patterns! :)Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-91459602554582731442015-12-14T14:04:11.472-08:002015-12-14T14:04:11.472-08:00I've knit it :) wonder if it's easier on a...I've knit it :) wonder if it's easier on a circular needle as I had a bit of job holding on to the cable needle at the same time as knitting the stitches the main needle! That aside, I used the equivalent of the U.S. sizes (UK) and a chunky double knitting wool(purple) it came out fine, just a little too long for my head as I don't like hats that go right down to my eyebrows (I wear glasses!) and was 'snug' but really quite pleased with myself lol! So.....thank you :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-25260718880302188542015-12-04T14:30:13.060-08:002015-12-04T14:30:13.060-08:00You as well! And good luck with your yarn shopping...You as well! And good luck with your yarn shopping. :)Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-41422455176301025602015-12-04T12:38:25.744-08:002015-12-04T12:38:25.744-08:00Thank you so much I will have to buy some more woo...Thank you so much I will have to buy some more wool and try that ....and hope! I have tried different patterns and wool and never seem to get a hat to fit my head just right! Must be me of course. I'm in England .....may take a while but much appreciated. Have a wonderful Christmas Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-26249899109316411472015-12-02T03:52:08.715-08:002015-12-02T03:52:08.715-08:00Okay, here you go! As always when I haven't kn...Okay, here you go! As always when I haven't knit something, I may have missed something in the conversion, so let me know if anything looks wonky. Oh, and make sure to read the sizing notes at the top as well. :)<br /><br />Using your size 9 needle, cast on 74 stitches. Then we’ll work our ribbing, as follows:<br /><br />Ribbing Row 1 (wrong side): p2, * k2, p2; rep from *<br /><br />Ribbing Row 2: k2, * p2, k2 *<br /><br />Knit ribbing rows 1 & 2 three times and then switch to your size 10.5 circular needle. Now, we'll get started on the main pattern, as follows:<br /><br />Row 1 (wrong side): purl<br /><br />Row 2: k1, * slip next three stitches to cn and hold in back, k3, then k3 from cn; slip next stitches to cn and hold in front, k3, then k3 from cn; rep from * until you have 1 stitch left in row, end k1<br /><br />Row 3: purl<br /><br />Row 4: knit<br /><br />Row 5: purl<br /><br />Row 6: knit<br /><br />Row 7: purl<br /><br />Row : knit<br /><br />Knits rows 1 - 8 three times, and then knit rows 1 - 5 once more. Then, it's time to begin the decreases, which go as follows:<br /><br />Decrease Row 1 (right side): k1, * ssk, k8, k2tog *; end k1<br /><br />Decrease Row 2: purl<br /><br />Decrease Row 3: k1, * ssk, k6, k2tog *; end k1<br /><br />Decrease Row 4: p1, * p2tog, p4, p2tog-through back loops (p2tog-tbl) *; end p1<br /><br />Decrease Row 5: k1, * ssk, k2, k2tog *; end k1<br /><br />Decrease Row 6: p1, * p2tog, p2tog-tbl *; end p1<br /><br />Decrease Row 7: k1, * ssk, k2tog *; end k1<br /><br />Thread final 8 stitches to a scrap of yarn to save for later. Seam from bottom of hat, threading seaming yarn through final 8 stitches when you reach them. Pull tight, thread to inside of hat, and knot. Tuck in ends.Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-84431998460610621572015-12-02T03:21:23.730-08:002015-12-02T03:21:23.730-08:00Thank You :)Thank You :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-38691624247013578172015-12-01T12:56:24.535-08:002015-12-01T12:56:24.535-08:00Yup, but you'll have to give me a few days for...Yup, but you'll have to give me a few days for the pattern conversion! I'll post it here when it's done.Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-40498041160403566472015-12-01T12:21:12.007-08:002015-12-01T12:21:12.007-08:00can this be knit on conventional needles? can this be knit on conventional needles? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-54716225153870636582014-12-24T13:31:12.286-08:002014-12-24T13:31:12.286-08:00I have seen a few successful finished pieces so I ...I have seen a few successful finished pieces so I know that this hat has worked out for some... All I can suggest is larger needles or yarn. And, again, I'm sorry it's not working out for you!Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-34443963746514496802014-12-24T10:36:46.340-08:002014-12-24T10:36:46.340-08:00I am having the same problem...I am having the same problem...shyekierahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11838243625019891292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-28129355928249544402014-12-20T17:29:28.692-08:002014-12-20T17:29:28.692-08:00I'm sorry to hear this hat didn't work out...I'm sorry to hear this hat didn't work out for you!Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-25243662577743121032014-12-20T16:56:19.107-08:002014-12-20T16:56:19.107-08:00So disappointed all that work and I think it would...So disappointed all that work and I think it would fit a Newborn 😡Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10511407668251369210noreply@blogger.com