tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post2446425972107998143..comments2024-03-17T12:45:05.409-07:00Comments on Balls to the Walls Knits: Lollipop BeanieGretchen Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-40509829356180887082021-12-29T02:29:32.179-08:002021-12-29T02:29:32.179-08:00I’ve converted the pattern below. In order to adap...I’ve converted the pattern below. In order to adapt it to your yarn gauge (I’m assuming 22 stitches = 4 inches), cast on 114 stitches to begin and add length as needed. The decrease isn’t long, so you’ll want your hat to be at length before you begin.<br /><br />So let's make a hat then! Using your size US 8 needles, cast on 82 stitches loosely. Then we'll work the ribbing as follows:<br /><br />Ribbing Row 1 (wrong side): p1, * k1, p1; rep from *, end p1<br /><br />Ribbing Row 2: k1, * k1, p1 *, end k1<br /><br />Knit this ribbing row until piece measures roughly 2" and you’ve just finished a wrong side row. Transfer work to your size US 9 needles, and then we'll knit two transition rows, as follows:<br /><br />Transition Row 1 (right side): k1, * k1, p1, k1, (k1, p1, k1) in next stitch, k1, p1, k1, kfb *, end k1 (112 stitches)<br /><br />Transition Row 2 (wrong side): p1, * k2, p9 *, end p1<br /><br />Knit these two transition rows, and then we'll begin the main pattern. To do it, you'll need the following notation:<br /><br />cable twist (ct): slip next 6 stitches to cn and hold in back; k3; then, slip first 3 stitches from cn back on left-hand needle and move cn to front of work; k3, k3 from cn (and there's a video of this technique right below, if you'd rather watch that instead!)<br /><br />And once you've gotten that straight, proceed like so: <br /><br />Row 1 (right side): k1, * k9, p2 *, end k1<br /><br />Row 2: p1, * k2, p9 *, end p1<br /><br />Row 3: k1, * ct, p2, k9, p2 *, end k1<br /><br />Rows 4, 6 & 8: p1, * k2, p9 *, end p1<br /><br />Rows 5 & 7: k1, * k9, p2 *, end k1<br /><br />Row 9: k1, * k9, p2, ct, p2 *, end k1<br /><br />Row 10 & 12: p1, * k2, p9 *, end p1<br /><br />Row 11: k1, * k9, p2 *, end k1<br /><br />Knit rows 1 - 12 four times and then knit rows 1 - 8 again. Then we'll move to the decrease, as follows:<br /><br />Decrease Row 1 (right side): k1, * k9, p2, slip next 6 stitches to cn and hold in back; k3tog; then, slip first 3 stitches from cn back on left-hand needle and move cn to front of work; k3tog, k3tog from cn, p2 *, end k1 (82 stitches)<br /><br />Decrease Row 2: p1, * p2tog *, end p1 (42 stitches)<br /><br />Decrease Row 3: k1, * k2tog *, end k1 (22 stitches)<br /><br />Decrease Row 4: p1, * p2tog *, end p1 (12 stitches) <br /><br />Knit decrease rows 1 - 4. Clip yarn tail, thread through remaining 10 stitches, and pull tight. Thread to inside of hat and knot. Seam from bottom edge. If desired, make pompom and affix to top of hat. Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-26970326061443527482021-12-27T16:03:13.598-08:002021-12-27T16:03:13.598-08:00Hi, Can you please share this pattern on straight ...Hi, Can you please share this pattern on straight needles using size 6 needles<br />Rachna Nadgirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03956163622253568944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-49562244420807061352020-09-26T03:46:22.228-07:002020-09-26T03:46:22.228-07:00Hi there! The instructions should be correct - did...Hi there! The instructions should be correct - did you watch the video? :)Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-86311215537444773012020-09-26T03:10:11.568-07:002020-09-26T03:10:11.568-07:00Hi there I am trying to do this hat but the twist ...Hi there I am trying to do this hat but the twist cable to the back is OK but when I look at my work I don't gave the same nice twist stitch you have in pictures I have fonec2.6 patterns and looks nothing like yours do you need to do a ct to the front on row 9 rather than to the back.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01716704363927853725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-83105198341178770492019-12-09T20:09:05.618-08:002019-12-09T20:09:05.618-08:00Hi there!
My suggestion is to add a yarn over so...Hi there! <br /><br />My suggestion is to add a yarn over somewhere in the middle of the 9 stitches on the row before you cable. Then drop the yarn over when you actually make the cable; it should give you a little more yarn to work with, and the twist should be easier. :)Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-66915249731236424642019-12-09T18:41:14.531-08:002019-12-09T18:41:14.531-08:00I love way this pattern looks but I am finding tha...I love way this pattern looks but I am finding that it is really hard to do the CT pattern. The yarn just seems so tight on the needles that it is really tough to do. The pattern looks like it is coming out right so any thoughts on how I could get it to loosen up a bit to make the knitting of those 9 stitches easier?<br />Lisa Schulzenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-86131658932154584772019-02-25T06:56:57.777-08:002019-02-25T06:56:57.777-08:00Wonderful! Glad it turned out well. :)Wonderful! Glad it turned out well. :)Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-57787782874069225392019-02-25T06:49:14.047-08:002019-02-25T06:49:14.047-08:00Hi Gretchen, I followed your instructions and it t...Hi Gretchen, I followed your instructions and it turned out perfect! My husband said it's perfect for him but I am not going to give it to him, tee hee. Thank you, thank you, for your wonderful patterns.Mary Kaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-61784455060423610102019-02-01T09:51:42.665-08:002019-02-01T09:51:42.665-08:00Hi there!
In my experience, decreases usually end...Hi there!<br /><br />In my experience, decreases usually end up pointy when you add too many rows (especially with fewer stitches!). In this case, the cable also really draws the fabric together. Long story short, I think you'd be fine to follow the pattern as written. :) If you'd like to add rows, though, of course you can do that too!Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-46459769357117503292019-02-01T09:44:59.536-08:002019-02-01T09:44:59.536-08:00Hi Gretchen, I'm nearing the end and am very h...Hi Gretchen, I'm nearing the end and am very happy with how it's going, but (maybe it's the current polar vortex cold!) I've decided to do it without the pompon so that it will be better for wearing under the hood of my parka! But then I look at the decreases and I wonder if it won't be rather pointy shaped without the pompon, compared to other beanies you've done where the decreases are spread over 8-10 rows. What do you think about adding in a non-decreasing row between each of the decrease rows? Or, do K2, K2TOG to spread them out? Or do you have a different suggestion? I definitely want the cables to continue to the end as yours do now. Thanks!Mary Kay Batesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-57086595759512350402019-02-01T09:40:43.812-08:002019-02-01T09:40:43.812-08:00Hi Gretchen, I'm nearing the end of this hat a...Hi Gretchen, I'm nearing the end of this hat and will have plenty of yarn but have decided (with the current polar vortex) that I am going to skip the pompom mostly so that it will be easy to wear under the hood of my parka when necessary. So that makes me look at the decrease and since it is only 4 rows, I'm wondering if this hat won't look a little pointy without the pompon, compared to other patterns where you have the decrease over 8-10 rows. What do you think about spreading out the decreases by inserting a non-decreasing row between each? Or do you have a different suggestion? Thanks, Mary KayMary Kay Batesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-88883444094105468422019-01-22T10:22:46.948-08:002019-01-22T10:22:46.948-08:00Hi there!
If I had to guess, I would suggest that...Hi there!<br /><br />If I had to guess, I would suggest that maybe you're missing the kfb at the end of the repeat in the transition row:<br /><br />Transition Row: * k1, p1, k1, (k1, p1, k1) in next stitch, k1, p1, k1, kfb * (110 stitches)<br /><br />The (k1, p1, k1) of course adds two stitches, but the kfb adds one as well. Then you've added 3 stitches in every 8, which will come to 110. :)Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-60171495328112801082019-01-22T03:18:59.295-08:002019-01-22T03:18:59.295-08:00hello Gretchen,
I love this pattern, but am so s...hello Gretchen, <br /><br />I love this pattern, but am so so confused - I cast 80 stitches, no problem - the transition row is confusing me - <br /><br />I did exactly as instructed on the increases, 80 stitches becomes 100 stitches not 110 st. I repeatedly pull the yarn out and try again, did that 3 times, only can reach to 100 st after the transition row. 100 does make sense because there are 20 st increase in that transition row as there is 8 st repeats in this pattern. Perhaps the cast on should be 88 st instead of 80st??? <br /><br />can you kind explain to me? <br /><br />thank you kindly. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07607404769570869919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-57209993467756264292019-01-06T09:34:47.016-08:002019-01-06T09:34:47.016-08:00Hi there!
We took a trip to Duluth a few years ag...Hi there!<br /><br />We took a trip to Duluth a few years ago - it's beautiful! And I ate a very delicious sandwich at a place downtown. Anyway yes I had leftovers, I remember because I used them to trim a pair of mitts. You can also just skip the pompom if you run short... :)Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-73674541224880239212019-01-06T08:55:04.190-08:002019-01-06T08:55:04.190-08:00Hi Gretchen, I love your patterns! I too moved awa...Hi Gretchen, I love your patterns! I too moved away from Madison, but to Duluth, MN where it is much colder so though I love your lacy hats, I’m attracted to this one because it is thick and warm (so good for Duluth winters). I also love cables! I have some remnant beautiful “bulky” (though not too bulky) merino that is a beautiful variegated grey from Three Irish Girls yarns (Superior WI) and I came out with the same gauge you did, 16 stitches = 4”. When I saw that you used 210 yards I was a little worried since I have 196 yards total but in thinking about the measurements I should be okay. I’ve now knit 3 hats and the one I made for my brother I ran out of yarn so it’s too short for his head, so now I’m convinced I have to have plenty of yarn for everyone’s hats! I’m assuming you had yarn left over, yes? Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-47891866105261991052018-11-22T00:08:40.097-08:002018-11-22T00:08:40.097-08:00Perfect! And yes, it looked like I forgot what I w...Perfect! And yes, it looked like I forgot what I was doing partway through writing it! 😂Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-53449314078504865902018-11-21T22:55:59.846-08:002018-11-21T22:55:59.846-08:00Yes, decrease row 1 - thank you!! I’m onto my sec...Yes, decrease row 1 - thank you!! I’m onto my second one! Thanks for sharing!!!Amy Fennellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01030251015598190839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-51502281323406065222018-11-21T20:39:05.129-08:002018-11-21T20:39:05.129-08:00Hi there! Are you looking at decrease row 1? If so...Hi there! Are you looking at decrease row 1? If so, I believe that this is correct. I'll update the pattern!Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-83362872875195515942018-11-21T18:00:23.306-08:002018-11-21T18:00:23.306-08:00Do you need to p2 after the last k3tog?Do you need to p2 after the last k3tog?Amy Fennellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01030251015598190839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-63618854303429773972017-01-10T19:28:07.125-08:002017-01-10T19:28:07.125-08:00Yes, that's correct! :)Yes, that's correct! :)Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-83110125894285488672017-01-10T16:11:42.905-08:002017-01-10T16:11:42.905-08:00On the transition row is it correct on the 4th sti...On the transition row is it correct on the 4th stitch of pattern you do k1 p1 k1 and in the 8st you knit in the front and back of the stitch?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-46354482556150635902017-01-10T06:14:30.790-08:002017-01-10T06:14:30.790-08:00Hi again!
So, the transition row should take 8 st...Hi again!<br /><br />So, the transition row should take 8 stitches worked in your (k1, p1) pattern and turn them into 11 stitches - the first 7 of the pre-transition stitches will turn into the 9-stitch cable (so, once you add your stitches, you'll have a knit from the ribbing lining up with the first, third, seventh, and ninth stitches of the cable), and then the last purl will turn into the 2-purl rib between the cables. I don't know if I'm making any sense here, but if you look at the pictures you'll see that the ribbing transitions into the cables not totally seamlessly (because it is a ribbing, not just knit!), but that it still lines up. Is yours not lining up at all? You can always email me a picture at ballstothewallsknits@gmail.com if yours doesn't seem to be lining up like mine does! :)Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-8405715264533283872017-01-10T02:16:49.773-08:002017-01-10T02:16:49.773-08:00Thanks very much Gretchen. Now I'm having trou...Thanks very much Gretchen. Now I'm having trouble with the transition row, because then the stitches do not seem to work right with the pattern, I am not getting the smooth finish across the cables from the start, some are purl rows where I'm sure they should be knit rows, I don't know what I'm doing wrong? thank you MTSAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-38585973676360145502017-01-06T19:58:11.022-08:002017-01-06T19:58:11.022-08:00Ha! I'm glad to hear it. :) And you definitely...Ha! I'm glad to hear it. :) And you definitely caught me on the right day - Friday is my "work from home" day, so I can do the video setup without my two-year-old yelling at me and trying to disassemble the tripod. Don't get me wrong - he's a sweet child, as long as I'm doing exactly what he tells me to. ;)Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-52257050151637523472017-01-06T16:54:01.064-08:002017-01-06T16:54:01.064-08:00Thank you so much!!! I thought I was doing it corr...Thank you so much!!! I thought I was doing it correctly but the confirmation via video was great. Also, just gushed to my boyfriend about you adding the video for me because it made my day (I seriously love your patterns lol)Victorianoreply@blogger.com