tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post6834476294672403491..comments2024-03-17T12:45:05.409-07:00Comments on Balls to the Walls Knits: Nom Nom Garter HatGretchen Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-32715409531629788192021-11-20T20:12:48.393-08:002021-11-20T20:12:48.393-08:00What a wonderful project! Let me know if you have ...What a wonderful project! Let me know if you have any questions. :)Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-76132059192066892372021-11-20T15:24:46.779-08:002021-11-20T15:24:46.779-08:00Making this as a chemo cap for my daughter's 1...Making this as a chemo cap for my daughter's 1st grade classmate. He deserves something with gentle stretch and a cool look. Thank you for sharing.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15803269776700666159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-65679633704244237262021-08-15T00:42:01.468-07:002021-08-15T00:42:01.468-07:00Hi! If there are any revisions to the actual patte...Hi! If there are any revisions to the actual pattern, I incorporate them into the text above with a date and comment - all patterns or notes you find in the comments are just based on specific requests. So if you're trying to make the hat on straight needles as shown, ignore the comments! :)Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-79488617327687841982021-08-15T00:09:44.173-07:002021-08-15T00:09:44.173-07:00Hi Gretchen. Thank you for posting this pattern. ...Hi Gretchen. Thank you for posting this pattern. Can't wait to make it. I'm confused by your October 24, 2015 comment above though. There are comments referring to a child's size, knitting on circulars, and other patterns. Below that is a revised pattern. It is not clear though if the revision is for knitting the pattern at the top of the page and if the revision is also on straight needles. Would you please clarify this? Thank you. Hermshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03112978204363386655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-67595949940977957092017-12-24T06:20:39.364-08:002017-12-24T06:20:39.364-08:00I get requests to convert almost all of my pattern...I get requests to convert almost all of my patterns to straight needles so I know there are at least some of you out there! :)Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-86168401753731124692017-12-24T05:53:39.686-08:002017-12-24T05:53:39.686-08:00No, I prefer straights too.No, I prefer straights too.Carol Rawert Trainerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06436510629721148117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-81572955055578561782017-02-19T07:35:14.050-08:002017-02-19T07:35:14.050-08:00It's always funny how different different peop...It's always funny how different different peoples' preferences are. :) Anyway, glad you like the pattern, and let me know if you have any questions!!!Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-21907012678909248052017-02-18T11:03:31.730-08:002017-02-18T11:03:31.730-08:00I can't seem to get the "hang" of ci...I can't seem to get the "hang" of circular needles, so I'm always happy to find something I can do on straights!! Yay! Although I've a feeling my teens are going to snag this straight off the needles soon as it's done! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-89742757323916222892017-01-14T20:51:15.395-08:002017-01-14T20:51:15.395-08:00Hi! I'm so glad to hear that your project turn...Hi! I'm so glad to hear that your project turned out well; it sounds like you used great colors! :) And I'm glad you're enjoying my website - I certainly try to make my patterns approachable, and I'm also always happy to help.Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-86367444433843733422017-01-14T11:54:53.469-08:002017-01-14T11:54:53.469-08:00I finished this hat for my husband for Christmas &...I finished this hat for my husband for Christmas & blocked for the first time. I am so so pleased with it.I used completely different colours: forest & avocado green for the main ones, with burnt orange, oatmeal & chocolate stripes. Thank you for the pattern & for making it seem possible & all the information accessible to those of us who are new at knitting. Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09081639852396241304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-74660140907339215592016-12-02T09:02:20.847-08:002016-12-02T09:02:20.847-08:00Hi there!
First off, is your sister's head 2...Hi there! <br /><br />First off, is your sister's head 26" around? Because, in that case, I would recommend casting on 98 stitches, or a maximum of 106 so that the hat will fit reasonably snugly around the edge (if you're getting 16 stitches = 4 inches in garter, that is. If you gauge is different then let me know! Also, this is unfortunately a hat where gauge is important, just FYI). Anyway, then you'll add more stitches in the transition row for the slouchy look. And yes, go ahead and knit until the hat measures a bit longer along the stockinette portion when you're doing length - I recommend somewhere between 9 and 10 inches. The nice thing about doing it in garter is that it will have a lot of stretch, so you can block it as big or as small as you need it! :)Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-85913305835090650242016-12-01T11:58:46.671-08:002016-12-01T11:58:46.671-08:00I love this pattern but I'm making it for my s...I love this pattern but I'm making it for my sister who has a hard time finding hats. I'm having trouble fixing the pattern for a 26" circumstance.I was thinking of casting on about 130 stitches but if I do would I need to add more rows? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-74092661428719200972016-11-17T20:57:30.535-08:002016-11-17T20:57:30.535-08:00Yay! I'm so glad to hear it!!! And that sounds...Yay! I'm so glad to hear it!!! And that sounds awesome! :)Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-12769697352816080252016-11-17T16:34:38.663-08:002016-11-17T16:34:38.663-08:00I've just made this hat :) I love it! Thank yo...I've just made this hat :) I love it! Thank you for the pattern. I made it in two colours with random size stripes.Janinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01451331409674016329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-366492661067326142016-11-05T12:42:26.861-07:002016-11-05T12:42:26.861-07:00Yay! Glad to hear the hat worked out well for you....Yay! Glad to hear the hat worked out well for you... And glad I could provide a pattern to eat your scraps and please your daughters!!! :)Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-74155724992965821662016-11-05T12:27:53.601-07:002016-11-05T12:27:53.601-07:00I've just made this for my 12 year old daughte...I've just made this for my 12 year old daughter and she loves it. It was a great way to use up all the left over wool. My ten year old now wants one too 😊Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10688105240264669405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-83500208727039228312016-09-09T10:13:34.740-07:002016-09-09T10:13:34.740-07:00No worries, I do that kind of stuff all of the tim...No worries, I do that kind of stuff all of the time! :) And I could never get mad at a kindly-presented question, either!!! <br /><br />Anyway, I hope this pattern turns out well for you. And let me know if you have any other questions! :)Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-60401362078433895932016-09-09T09:45:53.714-07:002016-09-09T09:45:53.714-07:00Well, Darn, If I had just looked and seen that you...Well, Darn, If I had just looked and seen that you have a glossary, I wouldn't have bothered you with a dumb question. I get it now, "Knit front AND back". Duh, that's what old age dopes to you. LOL. Looking forward to making a lot of your things. Have a great day and be safe.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00544493543536362452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-28905705123763777042016-09-09T09:34:45.810-07:002016-09-09T09:34:45.810-07:00Gretchen, I've been a needle artist for over 6...Gretchen, I've been a needle artist for over 60 years and have made everything imaginable in every form of needle and fiber art (except tatting, lost my Great Gramma before she could teach me that last art). I have just found your website and I'm giddy with anticipation over all your patterns. Age and creaky joints sometimes limit just how much knitting or crocheting I can do so I'm looking forward to make A LOT of your designs. I have a question on the Nom Nom Hat. In Tranmsition Row 2, what the heck does KFB mean? I've never seen that stitch instruction before. I don't think it would 'Knit front to back" as that is the standard way to work a knit stitch? Please clarify as I'm stopped at the beginning of this row and really want to get this done and see the results. Ive already moarked about a dozen patterns that I'm going to do before winter hits here in Northern Arizona. ThanksAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00544493543536362452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-36313567255228349522015-11-30T08:51:59.846-08:002015-11-30T08:51:59.846-08:00Hi Alyssa!
I'm glad to hear you're enjoy...Hi Alyssa! <br /><br />I'm glad to hear you're enjoying my site. If you'd like to make a kid-sized version that's less slouchy, I recommend casting on 83 stitches and knitting the first 12 rows on a size US 6 needle rather than 7. Then transfer your work to a size US 7, and skip the transition rows. Knit until the piece measures roughly 5" and then work the decrease. The stitch counts won't match, but the decrease will work nonetheless. Let me know if you have any other questions! :)Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-37936121250435034072015-11-30T08:21:21.316-08:002015-11-30T08:21:21.316-08:00I absolutely love this hat, but am looking to make...I absolutely love this hat, but am looking to make it for a child (5-8 ish), and preferably less slouchy and more fitted. How many stitches would you recommend i cast on with and how long should I make it? Thanks for all your help, I just stumbled across your blog and I lov every pattern. I literally want to make 85% of your stuff haha!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09816134259401013116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-71493572076864001042015-10-27T03:18:53.125-07:002015-10-27T03:18:53.125-07:00Can't wait to see it! And I'm always happy...Can't wait to see it! And I'm always happy to help. :)Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-61782122335758934372015-10-26T21:54:50.469-07:002015-10-26T21:54:50.469-07:00Gretchen, You - are amazing to give of your time ...Gretchen, You - are amazing to give of your time and energy so selflessly. I speak blessings upon you and your family in the precious name of Jesus! Thank you. I will send a picture when and if I get this done! :o)<br />Nana JillJill Ririehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15217938368670098363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-83660269473194917142015-10-24T03:37:42.605-07:002015-10-24T03:37:42.605-07:00Okay, I found a minute! You can find the revised p...Okay, I found a minute! You can find the revised pattern below. As always when I write something I haven't knit, there may be some unforeseen issue. Please let me know if anything looks fishy!<br /><br />So let's get started! First, then, using your color A yarn, cast on 80 (88) stitches, place marker, and join in round. Then we'll work the edging rows like so:<br /><br />Row 1: using color A, k2, purl until you have 2 stitches left in round, k2<br /><br />Row 2: using color C, knit<br /><br />Row 3: using color C, k2, purl until you have 2 stitches left in round, k2<br /><br />Row 4: using color A, knit<br /><br />Row 5: using color B, k2, purl until you have 2 stitches left in round, k2<br /><br />Row 6: using color D, knit<br /><br />Row 7: using color D, p3, k2, purl until you have 2 stitches left in round, k2<br /><br />Row 8: using color B, knit<br /><br />Row 9: using color A, p3, k2, purl until you have 2 stitches left in round, k2<br /><br />Row 10: using color E, knit<br /><br />Row 11: using color E, k2, purl until you have 2 stitches left in round, k2<br /><br />Row 12: using color A, knit<br /><br />Once these 12 rows are done, we'll knit a couple of transition rows, as follows:<br /><br />Transition Row 1: using color B, k2, purl until you have 2 stitches left in round, k2<br /><br />Transition Row 2: using color B, * k3, kfb, k4; rep from * (90 stitches (99 stitches))<br /><br />And once THOSE rows are done, we'll move right to the main pattern, as follows (and yes, it's exactly the same as the edging rows). Remember that I am giving the color variation as seen in the particular hat I made - you are welcome to change it as you see fit!!!<br /><br />Row 1: using color A, k2, purl until you have 2 stitches left in round, k2<br /><br />Row 2: using color F, knit<br /><br />Row 3: using color F, k2, purl until you have 2 stitches left in round, k2<br /><br />Row 4: using color A, knit<br /><br />Row 5: using color B, k2, purl until you have 2 stitches left in round, k2<br /><br />Row 6: using color G, knit<br /><br />Row 7: using color G, k2, purl until you have 2 stitches left in round, k2<br /><br />Row 8: using color B, knit<br /><br />Rows 9 - 12: repeat rows 1 - 4, using color H instead of color F<br /><br />Rows 13 - 16: repeat rows 5 - 8, using color I instead of color G<br /><br />Rows 17 - 20: repeat rows 1 - 4, using color J instead of color F<br /><br />Rows 21 - 24: repeat rows 13 - 16<br /><br />Rows 25 - 28: repeat rows 9 - 12<br /><br />Rows 28 - 32: repeat rows 5 - 8<br /><br />And once these 32 rows are done (or once your hat measures roughly 7" - 8" along the stockinette strip), it's time to begin our decrease, which goes as follows:<br /><br />Decrease Row 1: using color A, k2, purl until you have 2 stitches left in round, k2<br /><br />Decrease Row 2: using color F, * k2, ssk, k5 * (80 stitches (88 stitches)<br /><br />Decrease Row 3: using color F, k2, purl until you have 2 stitches left in round, k2<br /><br />Decrease Row 4: using color A, * k2, ssk, k4 * (70 stitches (77 stitches))<br /><br />Decrease Row 5: using color B, k2, purl until you have 2 stitches left in round, k2<br /><br />Decrease Row 6: using color E, * k2, ssk, k3 * (60 stitches (66 stitches))<br /><br />Decrease Row 7: using color E, k2, purl until you have 2 stitches left in round, k2<br /><br />Decrease Row 8: using color B, * k2, ssk, k2 * (50 stitches (55 stitches))<br /><br />Decrease Row 9: using color A, k2, purl until you have 2 stitches left in round, k2<br /><br />Decrease Row 10: using color D, * k2, ssk, k1 * (40 stitches (44 stitches))<br /><br />Decrease Row 11: using color D, k2, purl until you have 2 stitches left in round, k2<br /><br />Decrease Row 12: using color A, * k2, ssk * (30 stitches (33 stitches))<br /><br />Decrease Row 13: using color B, k2, purl until you have 2 stitches left in round, k2<br /><br />Decrease Row 14: using color C, * k1, k2tog * (20 stitches (22 stitches))<br /><br />Decrease Row 15: using color C, k2, purl until you have 2 stitches left in round, k2<br /><br />Decrease Row 16: using color B, * k2tog * (12 stitches (13 stitches))<br /><br />Decrease Row 17: using color B, * k2tog * (using color B, k1, * k2tog) (6 stitches (7 stitches)) <br /><br />Clip yarn tail and thread through remaining 6 (7) stitches. Pull tight, thread to inside of hat, and knot. Tuck in ends. Block if necessary, stretching fabric to increase length of hat but not circumference.Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-86313588513612826802015-10-23T13:57:24.843-07:002015-10-23T13:57:24.843-07:00Hi Jill!
I'm happy to help you with this; jus...Hi Jill!<br /><br />I'm happy to help you with this; just give me a day or two as I'm in the middle of a move. :) As far as blocking is concerned - all I was trying to communicate is that you want to make your hat longer, not wider. You may or may not to block it when you make it on circulars, since garter definitely tends to shorten up and the colors are more noticeable when stretched. :)Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.com