tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post7877633927520807816..comments2024-03-17T12:45:05.409-07:00Comments on Balls to the Walls Knits: Kids' Banana BeanieGretchen Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-8925783439233051372022-01-28T21:32:40.820-08:002022-01-28T21:32:40.820-08:00That's the fun thing - as long as you're c...That's the fun thing - as long as you're consistent, the hat will look good either way!!! :) Glad the pattern worked out for you!Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-78481503486697081672022-01-28T19:49:45.851-08:002022-01-28T19:49:45.851-08:00Now my daughter wants a matching hat! What a grea...Now my daughter wants a matching hat! What a great design! Thank you again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-56738210882625904962022-01-28T19:48:16.165-08:002022-01-28T19:48:16.165-08:00Thank you so much! I was in such a hurry to make ...Thank you so much! I was in such a hurry to make my grandson this hat I plowed forward before getting your answer and the stitches certainly did twist. I thought it was a clever design detail and finished my hat that way. It actually looks great, but the next one I will adjust to your specifications since it was a little tricky to work into that twisted stich. Thank you so so much for keeping an eye on this thread so many yrs after you last reply. You are amazing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-8502928972081641092022-01-27T19:49:16.612-08:002022-01-27T19:49:16.612-08:00Hi there! It's as if to purl, otherwise the st...Hi there! It's as if to purl, otherwise the stitches will twist! :)Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-56071507857303833082022-01-27T11:59:59.341-08:002022-01-27T11:59:59.341-08:00In rows 2 and 4 are you slipping as if to knit or ...In rows 2 and 4 are you slipping as if to knit or slipping as if to purl? Thank you for all your genereous work on this hat!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-26470635534756058922016-10-18T03:19:30.868-07:002016-10-18T03:19:30.868-07:00Thanks a lot.Thanks a lot.Sandeephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07130819058852585767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-65798239355796403382016-10-17T06:38:45.912-07:002016-10-17T06:38:45.912-07:00Hi there! I recommend casting on 104 stitches. Let...Hi there! I recommend casting on 104 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-19247455989321350412016-10-16T09:22:13.294-07:002016-10-16T09:22:13.294-07:00Hi ,
I really liked the pattern and planning to ma...Hi ,<br />I really liked the pattern and planning to make it for my 2.5 year old daughter,but with circular needle size 6 or 4.25 mm,hence was wondering about how many stitches should I cast on?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-14686211582157306682016-01-02T10:09:06.769-08:002016-01-02T10:09:06.769-08:00Wonderful! Everyone has to start somewhere. :) Let...Wonderful! Everyone has to start somewhere. :) Let me know if you have any other questions, and have a happy new year as well!!! Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-67026027561099588192016-01-01T19:43:53.572-08:002016-01-01T19:43:53.572-08:00i'm knitting on straights,and i wouldn't k...i'm knitting on straights,and i wouldn't know really, im an extreme novice. but i actually just ended up following a pattern you posted on a previous comment. I had copied the pattern over and forgot to check back here for your reply XD :P. I got a little mixed up and ended up using 72 stitches to start, but its turning out awesome so far! i just started decreasing and like i expected, after the first decrease row, i have 66 not 67, but it still looks right. and the circumference is just over 14, and thats fine with me, it just means they can wear it longer! Thanks so much for posting this hat, i plan on making a few more in the other sizes! And im definitely going to check out your other patterns! Have a Happy New YearAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-49102944284405005372015-12-24T05:12:55.669-08:002015-12-24T05:12:55.669-08:00Yes, I can definitely help you modify this pattern...Yes, I can definitely help you modify this pattern. Two questions: One, how long do you want the finished hat? Two, are you knitting it on circulars or straights?Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-86293697675804219532015-12-23T16:54:16.839-08:002015-12-23T16:54:16.839-08:00Hi! this pattern looks awesome, and im trying to m...Hi! this pattern looks awesome, and im trying to make it as a gift, but i only need the hat to be 14 inches. is there a way to make this pattern so that it would fit that? Thank you so much! oh, im also using size 8 double pointed needles and the yarn that goes with that. Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-47292721391245167602015-12-02T03:43:45.661-08:002015-12-02T03:43:45.661-08:00Yup, just cast on 72 for an adult small and 76 for...Yup, just cast on 72 for an adult small and 76 for an adult large. Follow the pattern as written, but work the pattern until the hat measures 8" for the adult small and 8.5" for the adult large. Follow the decrease as written as well. When you hit row 5, you'll work the decrease given for the 9 month size for the adult small and the one given for the 6 month size for the adult large. And the set-up row is just the one row that needs to be knit before you begin the pattern! :)Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-81423354021791699702015-12-01T21:10:47.786-08:002015-12-01T21:10:47.786-08:00Hi. Love this hat. Can this be knit for an adult? ...Hi. Love this hat. Can this be knit for an adult? Also, what's a set-up row? Thanks.Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11351403537640740183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-34497480959499102322015-10-27T03:17:37.348-07:002015-10-27T03:17:37.348-07:00Anytime! Just let me know if you have any other qu...Anytime! Just let me know if you have any other questions. :)Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-20144559569281146252015-10-26T18:12:26.413-07:002015-10-26T18:12:26.413-07:00Got it. Thank you, Gretchen!
Gratefully,
:^)Got it. Thank you, Gretchen! <br /><br />Gratefully, <br /><br />:^)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-24966471968520374612015-10-26T05:40:58.643-07:002015-10-26T05:40:58.643-07:00Hi there!
Yes, the original is chunky in the roun...Hi there!<br /><br />Yes, the original is chunky in the round, the first in comments in knit flat in chunky, the second in the comments is knit flat in worsted, and the third in the comments is knit with 84 stitches in the round - I'm not exactly sure what gauge or size that one is supposed to be, I just had the cast on number! :) Let me know if you have any other questions.Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-88701056525294546582015-10-25T18:47:43.218-07:002015-10-25T18:47:43.218-07:00wow, I wish all designers were so generous! Thanks...wow, I wish all designers were so generous! Thanks for this cute pattern, am so casting this on! BUT, I need a little clarification, if that's okay? <br />I see 4 patterns, and I'm not sure of the differences. The original one in the blog post is the child's chunky in the round;<br /> the first in the comments is knit flat in worsted;correct? <br />The second in the comments is...? I'm not sure its distinction. <br /> And, the third is in the round -- is that correct?<br />Thanks. It's awfully cute. Can't wait to wear it myself! ;^)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-6956130860700563532015-08-19T03:19:06.203-07:002015-08-19T03:19:06.203-07:00That would be very cute! :)That would be very cute! :)Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-9979397938742628432015-08-18T21:36:44.507-07:002015-08-18T21:36:44.507-07:00I'm thinking of knitting your pattern in orang...I'm thinking of knitting your pattern in orange and making a pompon using green and brown for the stem. Then knitting some caps in red with a white pompon for Christmas. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08288093301861209745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-7861595516442081072015-08-18T15:33:26.716-07:002015-08-18T15:33:26.716-07:00Me too! :) And if you stick with the chunky weight...Me too! :) And if you stick with the chunky weight of the original pattern (rather than one of the modified patterns in the comments) it's a super quick knit! You'll be able to make it for everyone you know in no time!!!Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-46384192167074426612015-08-18T15:16:26.041-07:002015-08-18T15:16:26.041-07:00Gretchen, Sailor Girl here LOL. I want to knit thi...Gretchen, Sailor Girl here LOL. I want to knit this cap for my grandchildren. I might even knit some caps for their cousins. I am glad I stumbled onto your website. Deborah Prather (Sailor Girl)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08288093301861209745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-25215649103028353352015-07-24T15:13:07.876-07:002015-07-24T15:13:07.876-07:00I think that you basically need to use the Magic L...I think that you basically need to use the Magic Loop if you don't have dpns... here's a website that gives the technique: http://www.weebleknits.net/mloop.html. Unfortunately, you will probably need a longer circular to accomplish it, so I hope you have one around! :) Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-75203310286042091382015-07-24T14:55:05.208-07:002015-07-24T14:55:05.208-07:00Using the circular needle not dpn what decreases ...Using the circular needle not dpn what decreases can I use for 60 stcAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683194221069775925.post-37987462531807101892015-07-24T08:39:12.867-07:002015-07-24T08:39:12.867-07:00I'm so sorry! I hit the wrong button and accid...I'm so sorry! I hit the wrong button and accidentally deleted your comment. However, I still have the text here: "Hi i am following your instructions. Please how to i close it after decrease row 5. The gap is wide. I forgot to say i am using circular needles."<br /><br />Anyway, I am a little confused - did you never switch over to your double pointed needles? If not, you are indeed going to have a very wide gap. I would suggest ripping back to the last row you had roughly 48 stitches left and using dpns to finish the hat, or, if that's not possible, you may be able to manually tighten the yarn up enough that you can pull it closed. Let me know if I'm not understanding your question correctly! :)Gretchen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720728303685051589noreply@blogger.com