tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post794676258154558114..comments2024-03-17T12:45:05.409-07:00Comments on Balls to the Walls Knits: Bricklayer's Lace Baby BlanketGretchen Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comBlogger74125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-61192247649754807112022-02-18T23:07:52.737-08:002022-02-18T23:07:52.737-08:00Anytime, let me know if you have any more question...Anytime, let me know if you have any more questions!Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-17040086438076218452022-02-18T22:26:31.707-08:002022-02-18T22:26:31.707-08:00Thank you so much for explaining that for me!:)Thank you so much for explaining that for me!:)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05721407452057602011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-53745970179736927712022-02-18T06:24:10.071-08:002022-02-18T06:24:10.071-08:00Hi there! You're correct that the slip, slip, ...Hi there! You're correct that the slip, slip, knit has three components, but it's actually a two-to-one decrease so it takes two stitches and turns them into one. You slip one stitch knitwise, the second stitch knitwise, and then you reinsert your needle and knit those two stitches together, so the math works! Here's a link with more detail on the stitch: https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/slip-knit-ssk-2116155Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-40269841843508152602022-02-18T06:20:53.921-08:002022-02-18T06:20:53.921-08:00Hi Gretchen Tracy,
Love the pattern and I am real...Hi Gretchen Tracy, <br />Love the pattern and I am really looking forward to knitting it. I have a couple of questions that I'm hoping you can clarify for me please. In row 8, at the end it mentions work to the last 7 sts, then ssk, k5. The glossary says Slip, slip, knit (3 sts) then k5 (5 sts) this adds up to 8 sts. It's similar at the end of row 10 - last 6 sts - YO, ssk, k4. (ssk, k4 = 7 sts) or am I reading this completely wrong? I hope this makes sense.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05721407452057602011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-16028919961587262602021-08-12T07:51:12.274-07:002021-08-12T07:51:12.274-07:00Hi there! Here's a link to the glossary, let m...Hi there! Here's a link to the glossary, let me know if you have any other questions. :)<br /><br />http://www.ballstothewallsknits.com/p/glossary-of-knitting-terms.html?m=1Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-57719095281129443182021-08-12T05:22:56.308-07:002021-08-12T05:22:56.308-07:00There are no guidelines for the abbreviations? Is...There are no guidelines for the abbreviations? Is there a reason for this?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02276726073986917246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-36287861394096496802021-07-17T00:18:59.397-07:002021-07-17T00:18:59.397-07:00Hi there! Row 1 is used for all wrong side rows. :...Hi there! Row 1 is used for all wrong side rows. :) Let me know if you have any other questions!Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-66031502695836359762021-07-16T22:10:45.416-07:002021-07-16T22:10:45.416-07:00Is there a Row 3 ? I did the set up and Rows 1 an...Is there a Row 3 ? I did the set up and Rows 1 and 2 but where is 3. Or can I go on to row 4Candiskaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17276028232140755092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-54885198514049866242020-08-17T11:25:02.071-07:002020-08-17T11:25:02.071-07:00Hi there!
108 stitches should work, as it's ...Hi there! <br /><br />108 stitches should work, as it's a 12 stitch repeat. My guess is that you're missing yarn overs (since that's always what I'm missing!). This pattern does shift with time, but since you're struggling with row 2 I suggest the following:<br /><br />Knit the first six, place a marker, and then place a marker after every pattern repeat. That will help you count your stitches as you go, and you should figure out where you're going wrong soon! :) Hope that helps!!!Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-48764672029745274592020-08-17T10:54:41.432-07:002020-08-17T10:54:41.432-07:00Hi. I loved this pattern. I'm stuck at row 2. ...Hi. I loved this pattern. I'm stuck at row 2. Pattern says * repeat. It starts with K2 and ends with K3. So we have 5 knit stitches together. I'm making a mistake somewhere. As I don't end with K6 in the end. I start with 108 stitches. Saminahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03802812843529788001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-29990927348825121242020-08-12T03:15:25.855-07:002020-08-12T03:15:25.855-07:00For me, it's almost always the yarn overs! :)For me, it's almost always the yarn overs! :)Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-39506489984531187872020-08-12T01:58:48.816-07:002020-08-12T01:58:48.816-07:00I had the same problem in the past on a shawl patt...I had the same problem in the past on a shawl pattern and had to rip it out and give it up. I checked each pattern repeat and it was correct on the knit row but when I turned to go the other direction on the purl row,it was never correct. I could not figure out the problem and gave up on it. I have been knitting since I was a preteen and today is my 70th birthday so I was surprised to be so stumped by a lace pattern.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10768802193056883095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-6842048371153544252019-08-02T10:03:02.070-07:002019-08-02T10:03:02.070-07:0096 stitches / 11 stitches x 4 inches = 34.9 inches...96 stitches / 11 stitches x 4 inches = 34.9 inches<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02971267883281270714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-79265576422153819622018-08-05T11:45:23.782-07:002018-08-05T11:45:23.782-07:00I'm happy to help! However, I'm not exactl...I'm happy to help! However, I'm not exactly sure of your question. Are you getting the same gauge? If so, you can make the blanket as written. If not, please let me know your stockinette gauge and I will give you a recommendation of how many stitches to cast on. :)Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-48042117856505682262018-08-05T08:14:14.798-07:002018-08-05T08:14:14.798-07:00I would love to make this in sport weight and get ...I would love to make this in sport weight and get the same dimensions using a 4mm US size 6 needle can you assist me with this?Happy Knitterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17967721891670136882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-43159513660591006892018-08-03T19:53:30.553-07:002018-08-03T19:53:30.553-07:00Hi there!
Personally, I think this stitch pattern...Hi there!<br /><br />Personally, I think this stitch pattern is charming in all sizes of yarn. :) In order to modify it for different gauges, just cast on extra stitches in multiples of 12. And I know all about that wish list problem!!!Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-73782323722949832092018-08-02T21:57:31.016-07:002018-08-02T21:57:31.016-07:00Love the pattern. With 'smaller' yarns in...Love the pattern. With 'smaller' yarns in my stash, I wonder how this pattern would look if done with worsted or less - with much smaller needles.<br /><br />Oh, just what I need - yet another project on my Wish List.<br /><br />Meira Shanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06044282728008959092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-59661585691390993202017-07-10T22:51:26.433-07:002017-07-10T22:51:26.433-07:00Yes, that is correct - you always want 96! :)Yes, that is correct - you always want 96! :)Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-14428902485470105822017-07-10T13:22:06.115-07:002017-07-10T13:22:06.115-07:00Howdy,
Just a quick question, at the end of every ...Howdy,<br />Just a quick question, at the end of every row for the 1-12, should you always have 96 stitches?<br />ie: At the beginning of row 6 I should have 96 stitches. At the end of row 6 I should have 96 stitches.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07901375422786270940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-25028416770998930792017-07-09T20:46:24.691-07:002017-07-09T20:46:24.691-07:00Hi there!
First off - ack, I totally understand y...Hi there!<br /><br />First off - ack, I totally understand your frustration - sometimes it seems like a lace pattern will just never come together! That being said, if you're really interested in being able to do this, I suggest a couple of things. First off, before you being row 8, make sure that you still have 96 stitches on your needles, and that you're not missing a yo from row 6. Then, either place markers after every pattern repeat from row 6 (you can tie scraps of yarn onto your needle, or use those opening plastic ring things if you have them) or place them as you're working row 8 to help you find the problem. Just place one marker every time you get to the end of the directions between the *s and make sure you continue to have 12 stitches between each of the markers. This should help you find any missed yo's or pattern goof-ups with less frustration. Good luck! :)Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-16367444483225134492017-07-09T19:07:30.770-07:002017-07-09T19:07:30.770-07:00This pattern is beautiful, but it's apparently...This pattern is beautiful, but it's apparently just not meant to be for me... I tried this pattern about a month ago and had to rip it all out and give up because I couldn't get the lace to come out right, and came back to it tonight. I've spent about 2 hours now knitting and ripping out Row 8, unable to figure out why I keep coming up a stitch short at the end. I have the correct number at the beginning of the row, but by the time I get to the end I have 6 stitches left instead of 7 to do the ssk and edging. Somewhere along the way, my yarn-overs get offset and breaks the lace. I think this pattern is just not meant to be for me, since it doesn't seem to be happening to anyone else. :)Lysshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06447023847862935748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-70894305607982602132017-07-08T04:14:34.859-07:002017-07-08T04:14:34.859-07:00Thanks so muchThanks so muchBluOnyxExpressionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11679514031732234472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-20554111499389293272017-07-05T02:19:09.898-07:002017-07-05T02:19:09.898-07:00Yes, that's exactly right! :) Let me know if y...Yes, that's exactly right! :) Let me know if you have any other questions.Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-15928253125907417132017-07-04T23:47:20.265-07:002017-07-04T23:47:20.265-07:00Thank you, this is gorgeous. Is the lace stitch c...Thank you, this is gorgeous. Is the lace stitch considered a 12+4 stitch repeat, with an additional 8 stitches for the border? Thank youBluOnyxExpressionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11679514031732234472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-68140764748407418442017-04-13T00:19:02.568-07:002017-04-13T00:19:02.568-07:00Hi there!
I think the type of yarn is probably a ...Hi there!<br /><br />I think the type of yarn is probably a bigger concern for this than the yarn size - as long as you're using a baby yarn (and not, like, rope, or something else without any stretch) you should be fine! :)Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.com