tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post6074658189324433926..comments2024-03-17T12:45:05.409-07:00Comments on Balls to the Walls Knits: Italian Wheat HatGretchen Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-79366859477129608442021-05-17T05:47:56.506-07:002021-05-17T05:47:56.506-07:00Here you go! I may have reversed the cables in row...Here you go! I may have reversed the cables in row 13 of the decrease - it was hard to visualize. You should be able to tell when you get there though, and fix it if need be.<br /><br />Cast on 110 stitches. Knit one inch in a k1, p1 ribbing. Now it's time to switch to your size 10 circular needle and continue like so:<br /><br />Row 1 (right side): k1, * p1, k16, p1; rep from *, end k1<br /><br />Row 2: p1, * k1, p6, ssp, (yo) twice, p2tog, p6, k1 *, end p1<br /><br />Row 3: k1, * p1, bc, k1, knit into front of 1st yo, knit into back of 2nd yo, k1, fc, p2, fc, k1, knit into front of 1st yo, knit into back of 2nd yo, k1, bc, p1 *, end k1<br /><br />Row 4: p1, * k1, p6, yo, p2tog, ssp, yo, p6, k1*, end p1<br /><br />Knit rows 1 - 4 until piece measures about 6" in length and you have just completed row 1 of the pattern. Now it's time to begin the decrease!<br /><br />Row 1 (wrong side): p1, * k1, p2tog, p2, (ssp) twice, (yo) twice, (p2tog) twice, p2, ssp, k2, p6, ssp, (yo) twice, p2tog, p6, k1 *, end p1<br /><br />Row 2: k1, * p1, bc, k1, knit into front of 1st yo, knit into back of 2nd yo, k1, fc, p2, fc-2, k1, knit into front of 1st yo, knit into back of 2nd yo, k1, bc-2, p1 *, end k1<br /><br />Row 3: p1, * k1, p4, p2tog, ssp, p4, k2, p6, yo, p2tog, ssp, yo, p6, k1 *, end p1<br /><br />Row 4: k1, * p1, k16, p2, k3, k2tog, ssk, k3, p1 *, end k1<br /><br />Row 5: p1, * k1, p8, k2, p6, ssp, (yo) twice, p2tog, p6, k1 *, end p1<br /><br />Row 6: k1, * p1, bc, k1, knit into front of 1st yo, knit into back of 2nd yo, k1, fc, p2, fc-2, bc-2, p1 *, end k1<br /><br />Row 7: p1, * k1, p2tog, p4, ssp, k2, p2tog, p2, ssp, yo, p2tog, ssp, yo, p2tog, p2, ssp, k1 *, end p1<br /><br />Row 8: k1, * p1, k12, p2, k1, ssk, k2tog, k1, p1 *, end k1<br /><br />Row 9: p1, * k1, p2tog, ssp, k2, p4, ssp, (yo) twice, p2tog, p4, k1 *, end p1<br /><br />Row 10: k1, * p1, bc-2, k1, knit into front of 1st yo, knit into back of 2nd yo, k1, fc-2, p2, fc-1, p1 *, end k1<br /><br />Row 11: p1, * k1, p2tog, k2, p4, p2tog, ssp, p4, k1 *, end p1<br /><br />Row 12: k1, * p1, k3, k2tog, ssk, k3, p1, p3tog *, end k1<br /><br />Row 13: p1, * k2tog, slip 2 stitches to cable needle and hold in front, p2, p2 from cn, slip 2 stitches to cable needle and hold in back, p2, p2 from cn, k1 *, end p1<br /><br />Row 14: k1, * p1, k2tog, ssk, k2tog, ssk, p1 *, end k1<br /><br />Row 15: p1, * k1, p2tog, ssp, k1 *, end p1 <br /><br />Cut yarn and thread through final fourteen stitches. Pull tight, knot, and pull to interior of hat. Seam from bottom and tuck in ends.Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-65550840514125400772021-05-12T17:44:46.809-07:002021-05-12T17:44:46.809-07:00Hi Gretchen
Please can you share this with straigh...Hi Gretchen<br />Please can you share this with straight needles. Rachna Nadgirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03956163622253568944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-70193781573285933182018-12-25T22:59:01.056-08:002018-12-25T22:59:01.056-08:00Hi Marge!
You need a yarn that gives you a gauge ...Hi Marge!<br /><br />You need a yarn that gives you a gauge of 18 stitches per four inches in stockinette on size US 8 needles. :)Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-69774569203178517562018-12-25T20:37:48.527-08:002018-12-25T20:37:48.527-08:00Could your pattern is mighty interesting and I wou...Could your pattern is mighty interesting and I would love to take a try at making it. What yarn should I use according to your CO instructions. Thanks MargeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-23402572284562800082018-10-30T09:33:42.543-07:002018-10-30T09:33:42.543-07:00Hi! I'm so glad to hear that you enjoy my patt...Hi! I'm so glad to hear that you enjoy my patterns. :) And this hat would be interesting in a bulky yarn, I think - in order to make it, use the needle that gives you about 14 stitches per 4 inches in stockinette for the main body of the hat, and a needle 1 or 2 sizes below for the ribbing. Also, cast on 72, and things should work from there. :)Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-62890280361676573972018-10-30T08:05:24.297-07:002018-10-30T08:05:24.297-07:00LOVE your patterns. Also enjoy the conversational ...LOVE your patterns. Also enjoy the conversational way you do your instructions. Makes me feel like you're in the same room!<br />I want to make your Italian Wheat hat for my daughter for Christmas but the yarn I have is #5 (bulky). Do I need to alter the number of cast ons (this is for an adult) and the needle size? Thank you again for your website and your help.Cynnamonwytchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18366692237339565518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-85366216759751599132016-04-05T05:15:21.834-07:002016-04-05T05:15:21.834-07:00Hi Jenny!
Let me know if you have any other quest...Hi Jenny!<br /><br />Let me know if you have any other questions. I'm always happy to help! :)Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-89648254339352091712016-04-05T04:57:11.864-07:002016-04-05T04:57:11.864-07:00I just found what ssk means, in your Glossary. So ...I just found what ssk means, in your Glossary. So thanks for that.<br />JennyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02895751159157322532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-38627424346544435282016-01-23T11:06:41.726-08:002016-01-23T11:06:41.726-08:00Hi there!
Nope, row 2 takes 18 stitches, since th...Hi there!<br /><br />Nope, row 2 takes 18 stitches, since the ssk, k2tog, and double yo taken together are just 4 stitches. Let me know if you have any other questions! :)Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-21815815432619804102016-01-23T09:09:03.894-08:002016-01-23T09:09:03.894-08:00Does it takes 20 stitches to complete 1 pattern f...Does it takes 20 stitches to complete 1 pattern for row 2, before it repeats? If it does, what do I do with the extra 8 stitches at the end? Speaking from the Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00431220466461995807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-19011750268649128092016-01-10T20:47:19.806-08:002016-01-10T20:47:19.806-08:00Thank you! I'm glad to hear you're having ...Thank you! I'm glad to hear you're having a good time with this pattern. :) And I'm glad that there are people out there who appreciate my website as well!!!Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-52547073237628411332016-01-10T14:10:33.071-08:002016-01-10T14:10:33.071-08:00So very pretty and nicely instructed. Thank you fo...So very pretty and nicely instructed. Thank you for sharing your skill 😊Doloreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986590267832356192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-27320069395853852452016-01-07T21:34:21.950-08:002016-01-07T21:34:21.950-08:00I'm glad you enjoy my patterns! :) And I hope ...I'm glad you enjoy my patterns! :) And I hope circular knitting gets easier for you too, because it saves you so much seaming (and I don't like to seam!). Anyway, glad the headbands turned out well. Let me know if you ever have any questions! :)Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-44121780517132218862016-01-07T15:27:35.372-08:002016-01-07T15:27:35.372-08:00Thank you for sharing all of your beautiful patter...Thank you for sharing all of your beautiful patterns! You are so talented! I too find circular needles a challenge. I hope it gets easier. Just made the head band for my granddaughters and they are very happy with the pattern and look so pretty on them!<br />Jenileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01728093887638963047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-48507546514379967292015-10-06T09:45:30.612-07:002015-10-06T09:45:30.612-07:00Thanks for the heads-up! :)Thanks for the heads-up! :)Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-49131243299137567572015-10-06T07:36:07.008-07:002015-10-06T07:36:07.008-07:00Hello,
I am the editor-in-chief of a new digital...Hello, <br /><br />I am the editor-in-chief of a new digital iPad and Kindle-based magazine for knitters. We are currently looking for knitters to feature their projects, tips and techniques and new fun, interesting patterns. If you have a project you would like to submit along with one high-quality photo, please get in touch with us. Byline given for submissions. <br /><br />Cheers, <br /><br /> JasonBallard Braithwaitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04129578539926283130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-53377815058284193002015-02-23T12:25:59.315-08:002015-02-23T12:25:59.315-08:00Hello there!
Yes, you've got it right - it is...Hello there!<br /><br />Yes, you've got it right - it is an 18 stitch repeat, which includes a purled stitch at each edge that you could easily turn into a garter stitch instead (you could also cast on 2 extra stitches and do each edge as 2 garter stitches). Long story short, you could definitely cast on 54 or 56 stitches (or 36 or 38, if that works better with your gauge). Just don't forget to convert the pattern for back-and-forth knitting instead of circular! And if you need any help with that, just let me know. :) Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-10723224636892635342015-02-23T12:14:23.278-08:002015-02-23T12:14:23.278-08:00Such a pretty hat. I would also like to make a ma...Such a pretty hat. I would also like to make a matching scarf. It looks like the pattern is a repeat of 18 sts (108 divided by 18 = 6 repeats for the hat) So, could I cast on 54 sts and do 3 repeats for a scarf, plus adding extra sts for the edge? I'm not good at making up my own patterns, but it seems to me this should work.JeanUhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03033764125003300836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-45068338343477324012015-01-17T04:39:45.960-08:002015-01-17T04:39:45.960-08:00You are very welcome :)You are very welcome :)Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-47834949440403547372015-01-16T21:48:19.183-08:002015-01-16T21:48:19.183-08:00I'm going to try this lovely hat. Thank youI'm going to try this lovely hat. Thank you Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11655667005892144468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-29742510425544492232014-10-31T11:38:18.825-07:002014-10-31T11:38:18.825-07:00Glad you like it :)Glad you like it :)Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-19340524615899430012014-10-31T11:24:42.604-07:002014-10-31T11:24:42.604-07:00BELLISSIMO BRAVA!
BELLISSIMO BRAVA!<br />Moi hèrtz moi haushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01136211003284717981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-30229759375669846462014-07-20T12:10:52.074-07:002014-07-20T12:10:52.074-07:00I'm glad to hear it! I hope the rest of this h...I'm glad to hear it! I hope the rest of this hat goes without a hitch! :)Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-49561235110158399742014-07-20T12:06:18.689-07:002014-07-20T12:06:18.689-07:00Thanks so much! I love your patterns and can't...Thanks so much! I love your patterns and can't wait to try another after this!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12014386964909926015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-23173627596133427612014-07-18T18:32:59.000-07:002014-07-18T18:32:59.000-07:00Hi Ellen! You should have the same number of stitc...Hi Ellen! You should have the same number of stitches after row two - there are two decreases (the k2tog and the ssk) and two increases (the double yo). My guess is that you missed a couple of the decreases. You should have 7 stitches between the purls and yo's - you should be able to figure out where you went wrong by counting. Please let me know if you have any other questions! And happy knitting!!!Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.com