tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post7240775596668121012..comments2024-03-17T12:45:05.409-07:00Comments on Balls to the Walls Knits: Floral Mesh ScarfGretchen Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-56816212733132984352020-07-19T11:08:07.946-07:002020-07-19T11:08:07.946-07:00Glad you like it! Let me know if you have any ques...Glad you like it! Let me know if you have any questions. :)Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-51924157607019636932020-07-19T11:00:46.125-07:002020-07-19T11:00:46.125-07:00OMG, perfect pattern for a perfect scarf as a Chri...OMG, perfect pattern for a perfect scarf as a Christmas present for my boss. Michaelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05878277967732366453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-88588585705261868892017-04-26T10:27:02.192-07:002017-04-26T10:27:02.192-07:00Hi there!
I'm no blocking expert but with tha...Hi there!<br /><br />I'm no blocking expert but with that blend I would probably just pin it out on a towel or blocking mats and then spray it rather than go the full soak method. :)Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-30610156680382095302017-04-25T18:25:58.903-07:002017-04-25T18:25:58.903-07:00Hi Gretchen! Just wondering if you could share how...Hi Gretchen! Just wondering if you could share how to block yarn that is 75% acrylic and 25% wool? I would appreciate it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-39504419756243221832016-04-25T10:22:51.974-07:002016-04-25T10:22:51.974-07:00Yay! Thanks for the update!!! I'm glad to hear...Yay! Thanks for the update!!! I'm glad to hear that your scarf turned out well. And remember, for any projects you attempt in the future - I'm here to help! :)Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-1101891287622975862016-04-25T09:09:58.121-07:002016-04-25T09:09:58.121-07:00Hi again, Gretchen. Just to close the loop: I ad...Hi again, Gretchen. Just to close the loop: I added in the eight stitches as recommended and slightly expanded the pattern on both sides to accommodate. The scarf turned out beautifully. Once I blocked it I could see the delicate flowers in the pattern repeat. I also got very good at correcting mistakes in rows with yarn overs! Thankfully I could always count on ripping back to a row 1 or 7 for best results. I look forward to making my next Balls to the Walls project. Thanks for all you do. ~BethAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-31989793340289717442016-03-26T11:22:59.849-07:002016-03-26T11:22:59.849-07:00Hi there!
Row 22 is just a wrong-side row like Ro...Hi there!<br /><br />Row 22 is just a wrong-side row like Row 4. I'll update the pattern to make it clearer! :)Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-24646984924057049812016-03-26T06:12:34.617-07:002016-03-26T06:12:34.617-07:00Hi Gretchen,
So many gorgeous patterns, so little ...Hi Gretchen,<br />So many gorgeous patterns, so little time :) Thank you!<br />For this pattern, in the set up rows, it says to do rows 3-22, but I can't see Row 22. I'm wondering if I missed something or it's just a typo and should read rows 3-21? Thank you for being you, caring and generous, and wow, what a designer you are!!Cazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00071000863377388796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-56971663525774061832016-03-12T19:55:10.634-08:002016-03-12T19:55:10.634-08:00Hi Beth!
Glad to hear you like my site! :) And, r...Hi Beth!<br /><br />Glad to hear you like my site! :) And, reasonably, I think you have two options. If you simply work the scarf as-is, except on the needles recommended for your yarn, it will probably end up just under 6" wide, which really isn't bad. You could, as you suggest, also add 8 more stitches so that the width remains pretty much the same. If you chose to do that and need help adapting the ends, let me know! I'm always happy to help. :)Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-48340140866240914292016-03-12T10:12:55.164-08:002016-03-12T10:12:55.164-08:00Hey there, Gretchen. I love your site and sense of...Hey there, Gretchen. I love your site and sense of humor. I plan to be a regular visitor. So I bought yarn to make the floral mesh scarf but it's gauge is more in the 22/4 inch range rather than the 17/4 inch as the pattern recommends. What would you recommend: larger needles, an extra pattern repeat, etc? I'm not sure I want to do a double strand. I bought a cotton silk blend since we're heading into spring, and double strand would he heavy. I'm interested to hear your thoughts. Thank you. --v/r, BethAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-31082573726872114432015-07-23T09:33:31.535-07:002015-07-23T09:33:31.535-07:00Hi Lynne!
Thanks for your question. :) Unfortunat...Hi Lynne!<br /><br />Thanks for your question. :) Unfortunately, many yarns that I use are not actually labeled with a size category, and so I do my best to estimate the correct one based on gauge and my experience with the yarn. I tag each pattern with that information at the bottom of the post (for example, as "worsted" or "dk"). In the cases where the yarn is specifically labeled with a numerical category (which is true, again, for very few of the yarns I work with), I will do my best to tag patterns with that information in the future. In the meantime, and for existing patterns, I encourage you to use the Craft Yarn Council's yarn weight table for any necessary conversions, which you can find here: http://www.craftyarncouncil.com/weight.html. In general, I always give the package's gauge as my gauge, make a note if I used an unusual weight/needle combination, and also note if I didn't achieve the package gauge with their suggested needles, which should make conversion relatively simple. And, of course, if there's any specific pattern or yarn that you need help with, just let me know. :)Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-82156029237749011882015-07-23T06:16:50.588-07:002015-07-23T06:16:50.588-07:00Would it be possible for you to add the yarn weigh...Would it be possible for you to add the yarn weight/size category to your description? I frequently have to substitute (also trying to use up stash) and it would make it so much easier and THANK YOU VERY MUCH for your fun blog and patterns.Lynne Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00817066387126624116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-52972942317311484242015-06-06T05:27:04.575-07:002015-06-06T05:27:04.575-07:00Hi Jo!
I'm glad to hear you like my patterns,...Hi Jo!<br /><br />I'm glad to hear you like my patterns, and to answer your question - yes, they are all things I have designed. As you can imagine, I spend a lot of time knitting! :) Also, I took a quick look at your site. It looks like you do some beautiful work! Thanks for sharing. Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-51355326314754249282015-06-05T23:08:43.599-07:002015-06-05T23:08:43.599-07:00Gretchen,
I am amazed to find your wonderful site ...Gretchen,<br />I am amazed to find your wonderful site where you share such great patterns! Are all of these patterns you have designed yourself? They are so great!<br /><br />I found your site in searching for cowls, and I've put a link to your site on my blog: crookedneedles.net<br /><br />Thank you!<br />JoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-32864624177087435042015-06-05T05:24:36.851-07:002015-06-05T05:24:36.851-07:00You are too kind! :)You are too kind! :)Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-17366038294558945392015-06-05T05:22:48.274-07:002015-06-05T05:22:48.274-07:00Thank you so very much for sharing. I can't g...Thank you so very much for sharing. I can't get enough scarf patterns and this one was definitely a keeper. You are very generous with your talent. Again, thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-19370955184446475982015-06-05T04:28:01.512-07:002015-06-05T04:28:01.512-07:00You are very welcome! I'm glad you like it. :)...You are very welcome! I'm glad you like it. :)Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-49799647434135546452015-06-05T04:21:35.193-07:002015-06-05T04:21:35.193-07:00Thank you for sharing your lovely pattern!Thank you for sharing your lovely pattern!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-60556116658568148712015-06-04T09:11:52.099-07:002015-06-04T09:11:52.099-07:00Yay! That's just what I like to hear. :) Glad ...Yay! That's just what I like to hear. :) Glad you like the scarf, and please let me know if you have any questions!Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-30133992780433562352015-06-04T08:00:14.847-07:002015-06-04T08:00:14.847-07:00This scarf is beautiful and I can't wait to ma...This scarf is beautiful and I can't wait to make it! I'm always so excited when I see an email from you because I love all your patterns! Keep up the great work! :)ljb1459https://www.blogger.com/profile/01664274687985323490noreply@blogger.com