tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post6424947666604308129..comments2024-03-17T12:45:05.409-07:00Comments on Balls to the Walls Knits: Crystal and Pearl CowlGretchen Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-23508370154288449512017-05-28T21:01:12.483-07:002017-05-28T21:01:12.483-07:00Oh, actually - you should go ahead and bind off kn...Oh, actually - you should go ahead and bind off knitting. Sorry I didn't catch that before I posted! :)Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-51567839504593570232017-05-28T20:58:23.200-07:002017-05-28T20:58:23.200-07:00Hi again!
Sorry for the delay - we took a family ...Hi again!<br /><br />Sorry for the delay - we took a family trip over the weekend! Anyway, here's that adaptation you asked for. Let me know if you have any questions! :)<br /><br />So let's make a cowl! First, then, using your color A yarn, cast on 154 stitches loosely, place marker, and join in round. Then we'll move straight to the main pattern, which goes as follows:<br /><br />Row 1 (wrong side): using color A, knit<br /><br />Row 2: using color A, k1, * k1, (yo, ssk) 3 times, k1; rep from * until you have 1 stitch left in row; end k1<br /><br />Row 3: using color A, purl<br /><br />Row 4: using color A, k1, * k2, (yo, ssk) twice, k2; rep from * until you have 1 stitch left in row; end k1<br /><br />Row 5: using color A, purl<br /><br />Row 6: using color A, k1, * k3, yo, ssk, k3; rep from * until you have 1 stitch left in row; end k1<br /><br />Row 7: using color A, purl<br /><br />Row 8: using color A, k1, * k2, (yo, ssk) twice, k2; rep from * until you have 1 stitch left in row; end k1<br /><br />Row 9: using color A, purl<br /><br />Row 10: using color A, k1, * k1, (yo, ssk) 3 times, k1; rep from * until you have 1 stitch left in row; end k1<br /><br />Row 11: using color A, knit<br /><br />Row 12: using color B, knit<br /><br />Rows 13 - 23: using color B, knit rows 1 - 11 <br /><br />Row 24: using color C, knit<br /><br />Rows 25 - 35: using color C, knit rows 1 - 11<br /><br />Knit rows 1 - 35 two times, and then knit rows 1 - 34 once more. Using color C, bind off purling rather than knitting. Seam and tuck in ends. Block. <br />Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-30742425977755429762017-05-23T09:43:02.181-07:002017-05-23T09:43:02.181-07:00No problem! Just give me a few days... I'm in ...No problem! Just give me a few days... I'm in a busy period right now! :)Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-12998665524290898912017-05-22T09:04:43.589-07:002017-05-22T09:04:43.589-07:00 Please DO post the adaption for flat needles. Tha... Please DO post the adaption for flat needles. Thank you!!!!!Robin Guerrieronoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-67962645260791301902017-04-21T10:02:01.846-07:002017-04-21T10:02:01.846-07:00I'm glad you like the pattern! And no worries ...I'm glad you like the pattern! And no worries about the circulars thing; if you need any help adapting the pattern for flat knitting, let me know. :)Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-35247714061631718542017-04-21T04:25:48.826-07:002017-04-21T04:25:48.826-07:00I love this pattern. I'll knit it for my siste...I love this pattern. I'll knit it for my sister for Christmas, (2017), but on straight needles as i can't get the hang of knitting in the round, despite many attempts and hours of watching videos.Jaqinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-63516689481859761022017-01-05T19:47:41.449-08:002017-01-05T19:47:41.449-08:00Hi there!
First off, I don't have much experi...Hi there!<br /><br />First off, I don't have much experience knitting with beads, so I may not be the best person to ask this question. :) However, after poking around a bit online and looked at images and tutorials, my best suggestion is to put a bead on every ssk! I hope you find the suggestion helpful, and, if not, I apologize... :)Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-37108671655720041672017-01-05T14:47:03.651-08:002017-01-05T14:47:03.651-08:00I love this cowl. I was thinking of using an alpac...I love this cowl. I was thinking of using an alpaca/acrylic yarn & beading. What would you suggest in the pattern for bead placement?Kathy Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15070744155304472503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-65824777325069075642016-07-08T21:00:23.946-07:002016-07-08T21:00:23.946-07:00No worries! Let me know if you have any more quest...No worries! Let me know if you have any more questions! :)Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-29319971741450982752016-07-08T20:30:17.821-07:002016-07-08T20:30:17.821-07:00Ooops - sorry. My mistake - I misread the repeat....Ooops - sorry. My mistake - I misread the repeat.Cherie de Souzanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-17075786964759146042016-07-08T18:58:56.523-07:002016-07-08T18:58:56.523-07:00The stitch repeat pattern for each line amounts to...The stitch repeat pattern for each line amounts to 10 stitches. But we cast on 152 stitches.<br />That's 2 extra stitches. ?????Cherie de Souzanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-10251227802375521832016-07-03T20:27:19.712-07:002016-07-03T20:27:19.712-07:00Hi Ann!
The ssk is just a two-to-one left-leanin...Hi Ann! <br /><br />The ssk is just a two-to-one left-leaning decrease. You're right that k2tog-tbl is also a two-to-one left-leaning decrease, so if you'd rather use that you're welcome to! Here's a link to an instructional video for the ssk, if you do decide to try it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ohoxYqOT-sGretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-33003098080426877092016-07-03T12:10:46.896-07:002016-07-03T12:10:46.896-07:00What's with the SSK abbreviation. Confused me....What's with the SSK abbreviation. Confused me. In the uk we knit 2 together through back of loopsAnn Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12607448576283301551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-70763934182805098572016-06-04T21:31:03.058-07:002016-06-04T21:31:03.058-07:00No worries; I know that print-friendliness is impo...No worries; I know that print-friendliness is important! As such, you can find the green "PrintFriendly" button below the final picture and above the comments - it should let you delete photos, etc. to make it print just how you'd like! :)Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-71874489980584159312016-06-04T10:15:59.313-07:002016-06-04T10:15:59.313-07:00Not to sound ungrateful.This is a pretty little co...Not to sound ungrateful.This is a pretty little cowl. I'm thinking to knit it for my granddaughter. I'm sure the mom and aunties will want one as well. It may be me, but I couldn't find a printer friendly version of the pattern. Is there such a thing? Thank you. I'll knit it whether there is one or not! Lol. WMLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09241519112772895543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-83433292317326098352016-05-31T20:31:47.685-07:002016-05-31T20:31:47.685-07:00Thank you!!!! :)Thank you!!!! :)Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-51696312108042735312016-05-31T05:18:28.480-07:002016-05-31T05:18:28.480-07:00This is beautiful!This is beautiful!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11147154202731732641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-31116646727216888282016-05-26T11:01:18.636-07:002016-05-26T11:01:18.636-07:00Oh my goodness! You're right, it's knit in...Oh my goodness! You're right, it's knit in the round, and I don't say! I'll fix it, thanks! :)Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-29229631044737998022016-05-26T05:31:02.708-07:002016-05-26T05:31:02.708-07:00You don't say, but I assume this is knitted in...You don't say, but I assume this is knitted in the round?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-22616516290116837482016-05-18T20:33:09.974-07:002016-05-18T20:33:09.974-07:00Hi Sharon!
I'm delighted to hear that you lik...Hi Sharon!<br /><br />I'm delighted to hear that you like the pattern! I thought the little lace design was very pretty. :)Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-44750700506234799212016-05-18T20:32:44.787-07:002016-05-18T20:32:44.787-07:00Hi Ramona!
Glad to hear it! And it has taken me a...Hi Ramona!<br /><br />Glad to hear it! And it has taken me a few years to come around to the idea, but I tend to get cold in air conditioning, and it turns out that cowls look super cute with tank tops and tee shirts, so they can be appropriate for summer! :)Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-92112638003161700452016-05-18T16:34:53.399-07:002016-05-18T16:34:53.399-07:00This is very pretty, Gretchen. I like it. Thank yo...This is very pretty, Gretchen. I like it. Thank you. Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12973603617057749932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-91318256939775017482016-05-18T14:57:46.363-07:002016-05-18T14:57:46.363-07:00Hi Gretchen,
I'm not one to wear a cowl in wa...Hi Gretchen, <br />I'm not one to wear a cowl in warm weather, but this one is a great way to dress up a plain t-shirt! I'm going to try it.<br />thanks again!<br />Ramona<br />lacoquilocahttp://www.google.comnoreply@blogger.com