tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-362487751109655084.post2024335743290131365..comments2024-02-05T08:08:46.081-05:00Comments on Chris Knits in Niagara: Colinette Saddle Shoulder Sweaterchrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08530046359068388972noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-362487751109655084.post-38341454101292987112019-11-25T12:46:39.400-05:002019-11-25T12:46:39.400-05:00Joan, I do not know. You would have to knit a gau...Joan, I do not know. You would have to knit a gauge swatch, block it, then check the gauge. If the numbers are exact, then yes. Hope that helps, chris chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08530046359068388972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-362487751109655084.post-43923442199032780372019-11-21T09:28:00.728-05:002019-11-21T09:28:00.728-05:00Would this work with Sirdar Flurry chunky yarnWould this work with Sirdar Flurry chunky yarnJoan bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15561659524592083926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-362487751109655084.post-18399843325456396332017-02-02T10:07:28.339-05:002017-02-02T10:07:28.339-05:00Hi Kit. First, doubling the stitches in worsted we...Hi Kit. First, doubling the stitches in worsted weight will only work if your gauge is 14sts = 4 inches. If not don't do it. It's all about the gauge. Chunky yarn that knits to the right gauge is best here. <br />And increasing evenly across is fine the way you describe. <br />Glad you like pattern. Cheers. Chris<br />chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08530046359068388972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-362487751109655084.post-92168074025710153982017-02-02T09:48:49.268-05:002017-02-02T09:48:49.268-05:00Hey! I know this is a relatively late comment, but...Hey! I know this is a relatively late comment, but the Internet is timeless, right?<br />First of all, I want to tell people that I tried doubling up on worsted weight yarn, since I didn't have any chunky weight, and it did NOT work. Just a warning to everyone; 7 stitches in the pattern stitch was just under two stitches.<br />Anyway, I have a quick question about the pattern, as I am not a pro at this at all. Well, actually, I have two questions. One, do you think I would be better off buying chunky yarn, or keeping the yarn I have now, and just doubling the pattern size (i.e. casting on 78 stitches and going from there)? Honestly, I don't know which would work out better, and they say ask the experts when you're unsure. I don't really want to spend money on more yarn, but hey, if it works...<br />Question 2: I THINK I'm understanding this line in the pattern correctly, but I just want to make sure: "Increase 3 sts evenly over next row." I take it that that means I increase one stitch every 13 stitches, correct?<br />Any answers and help would be appreciated. I love this pattern, and I'm really excited for it. Thank you boundlessly. :DKithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12785208425774943721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-362487751109655084.post-15637043731761491272017-01-17T23:24:52.495-05:002017-01-17T23:24:52.495-05:00I'm trying to use up some of my stash. I'...I'm trying to use up some of my stash. I'm using Cascade Yarns Pacific Chunky. I had to combine it with some Lions Brand Heartland to get anywhere near gauge..Had to do some fancy math to get past my hips. Can't wait to see how this turns out. Love the pattern so far, very quick and pretty. Feels so soft and squishy.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14398541931261636341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-362487751109655084.post-76143934600205132202017-01-12T11:27:25.168-05:002017-01-12T11:27:25.168-05:00Hi Betty,
You need to center the pattern, (start ...Hi Betty, <br />You need to center the pattern, (start with P1, end with P1) but since you are adding new stitches as the sleeve grows, you need to add the new pattern to each side. It takes a bit of craftyness, but you should have the hang of the pattern by the sleeves. Alternately, you can put markers after the first stitch and before the last stitch, and do just the basic pattern between and treat all the outside stitches, including the adde dones as stocking stitch.<br />Hope that helps<br />Chrischrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08530046359068388972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-362487751109655084.post-88776825542850954112017-01-11T20:00:11.725-05:002017-01-11T20:00:11.725-05:00I'm making this colinette saddle shoulder swea...I'm making this colinette saddle shoulder sweater and so far I'm loving it. I do have a question - I just started the sleeves - pattern says to cast on 17 and then add 3 sts on last row totalling 20 stitches.<br />Then continue in pattern: The pattern is K3,P3,K3 (doing that two times is 18 stitches - 2 extra stitches) Am I doing something wrong?<br />I would appreciate an answer. Thanks so much for sharing this pattern.<br />Please answer me back at phxbettyjean@msn.com<br /> Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13600586561569118805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-362487751109655084.post-61214777815783689102017-01-01T22:06:56.385-05:002017-01-01T22:06:56.385-05:00
As previously commented:....
7 skeins of Chrysa...<br />As previously commented:....<br /><br /><br />7 skeins of Chrysalis is about 1400 yards of chunky yarn. Test the gauge with a swatch to make sure it knits to gauge, then go for it! It is a fairly easy shaped pattern.<br /><br />This yarn is discontinued, so if anyone has found a great substitute, please add to the comments!<br /><br />As far as picking up a neck band, it is something you should learn, to really master the finishing details. You could do it on a circular needle, if you leave one shoulder open, then seam it up after the neck band.<br /><br /><br />Chrischrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08530046359068388972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-362487751109655084.post-9897459557463570452017-01-01T08:43:00.467-05:002017-01-01T08:43:00.467-05:00What is weight in ozs of each ball of wool? Or gra...What is weight in ozs of each ball of wool? Or grams or whatever. Im not the best knitterAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-362487751109655084.post-80530501476918862852017-01-01T08:38:49.027-05:002017-01-01T08:38:49.027-05:00Hi the pattern looks interesting. I just dont kn h...Hi the pattern looks interesting. I just dont kn how to PU neck w dbl pointed needles...is there another way to make neck band..or do i need a neck band??LOL....that pattern wd make a nice scarf tooAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-362487751109655084.post-71335609851141716482014-02-28T19:58:56.773-05:002014-02-28T19:58:56.773-05:00I just finished knitting this sweater having bungl...I just finished knitting this sweater having bungled the gauge trying to use a bulky rather than a super bulky. Evidently math is not my best subject but perseverance and much ripping back and off and finally using a knitting machine for the third iteration of the arms) yielded a sweater that is fun to wear and lusted after by all my friends who watched me knit it. I have no idea what the yarn is that I used (it came out of a box of balled yarn from about twenty years a go), but the color is very close to the Colinette Crysalis you used. Thanks for a fun project.BMaryannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06922438914411601389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-362487751109655084.post-45934647712869670932013-11-23T19:47:02.690-05:002013-11-23T19:47:02.690-05:00You could look for a super BULKY yarn that knits t...You could look for a super BULKY yarn that knits to gauge... or maybe double up on a favourite worsted weight? Do a swath that is about 20 sts by 30 rows, and block and measure. <br />Unfortunately it is discontinued. I love this yarn. I still wear this sweater.<br />Hope that helps, chrischrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08530046359068388972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-362487751109655084.post-78487316353070126422013-11-22T10:37:32.235-05:002013-11-22T10:37:32.235-05:00Since this yarn is discontinued, can you recommend...Since this yarn is discontinued, can you recommend another that will work well?<br />thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-362487751109655084.post-42847797045079214562013-10-25T08:51:10.752-04:002013-10-25T08:51:10.752-04:00oh dopey me... I fixed the numbers on the Saddle ...oh dopey me... I fixed the numbers on the Saddle Bridge shoulder piece. Thanks for the math!<br />chrischrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08530046359068388972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-362487751109655084.post-4226415731770215172013-10-23T22:20:34.014-04:002013-10-23T22:20:34.014-04:00Confused about instructions: Cast on 39 sts. For...Confused about instructions: Cast on 39 sts. For ribbing, don't you need to work on EVEN number of stitches. On saddle shoulders, cast on 9 sts. Instructions say cast off 4 sts., then 3 sts, cast off last 3 sts. If you only have 9 sts. to begin with and cast off 7 (4+3) that only leaves you 2 sts., right?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-362487751109655084.post-57665409602574461912013-08-24T17:36:02.746-04:002013-08-24T17:36:02.746-04:00Hi Carol, 7 skeins of Chrysalis is about 1400 yard...Hi Carol, 7 skeins of Chrysalis is about 1400 yards of chunky yarn. Test the gauge with a swatch to make sure it knits to gauge, then go for it! It is a fairly easy shaped pattern.<br />Chrischrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08530046359068388972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-362487751109655084.post-43859253176470682312013-08-24T14:38:14.275-04:002013-08-24T14:38:14.275-04:00Can you tell me how many yards this sweater takes....Can you tell me how many yards this sweater takes. I can not find the recommended yarn and really want to try making my 1st sweater.Grandma Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12537527370315318946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-362487751109655084.post-65853237388709579022013-03-17T11:10:48.614-04:002013-03-17T11:10:48.614-04:00Hi Nancy, a worsted weight would NOT knit to gauge...Hi Nancy, a worsted weight would NOT knit to gauge. I know the colinette yarn specified is discontinued, but a lot of the colinette, and other brands are chunky weight. Other than that, you could experiment with 2 DK weight yarns held together and knit a swatch to see if you can match the gauge on 8mm or 7mm or 9mm needles. The sweater will not work if you do not match the gauge. Hope that helps.<br />Chrischrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08530046359068388972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-362487751109655084.post-52202253995731032892013-03-17T08:33:51.604-04:002013-03-17T08:33:51.604-04:00Would a worsted weight work for this sweater an if...Would a worsted weight work for this sweater an if not what other kind of yarn can I use besides the chunky yarn<br /><br />thanks nancynancynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-362487751109655084.post-4414654503679254572012-10-22T21:01:34.900-04:002012-10-22T21:01:34.900-04:00I love how Canadian you are! Just the mention of ...I love how Canadian you are! Just the mention of Rick Mercer and I'll be a faithfull follower of yours!<br /><br />:-)<br /><br />Rosemarie Buchanan, on Vancouver Island!Rosemarie Buchananhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16430640203586219681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-362487751109655084.post-65840322290780865962012-10-03T13:44:48.570-04:002012-10-03T13:44:48.570-04:00If you want it bigger, add 3 stitches to the front...If you want it bigger, add 3 stitches to the front and back pieces, and work the saddle extension about 1 inch longer. Any addition of 3 sts to the front and back adds about 3 inches to the overall size. You can make it a few rows longer too if you are tall.<br />Hope that helps and thanks for reading the blog (and comments!)chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08530046359068388972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-362487751109655084.post-14924090041025642712012-10-03T12:09:09.699-04:002012-10-03T12:09:09.699-04:00Hi...love the idea of a big baggy sweater. Could y...Hi...love the idea of a big baggy sweater. Could you tell me how to make it bigger than for a 40" chest. I'm a bit bigger and would like it looser.<br /><br />Thanks much....Kat<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-362487751109655084.post-41034480213730541072011-05-06T21:12:10.873-04:002011-05-06T21:12:10.873-04:00You can highlight and cut and paste the words to a...You can highlight and cut and paste the words to a WORD type program on your computer, then edit and print from there, or email me directly and I may be able to attach the words only to the email (no photos)chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08530046359068388972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-362487751109655084.post-1773865417442214792011-05-06T15:56:47.807-04:002011-05-06T15:56:47.807-04:00new to blog from Louisville, Ky. would love to use...new to blog from Louisville, Ky. would love to use the Best Sock Pattern but the best i can do is get page 1. Is there another way??<br />Got some great yarn at Southern Indiana Fiber and Music Festival. any help is appreciated. ThanksHILDABUBBEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17992120668796841423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-362487751109655084.post-8082089339896869472009-03-15T19:02:00.000-04:002009-03-15T19:02:00.000-04:00I have worn it and washed it and worn it again and...I have worn it and washed it and worn it again and it is holding its shape really well. I hate when cottons droop to the knees! This yarn is really nice.chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08530046359068388972noreply@blogger.com