tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27786528.post5352374695755373195..comments2024-01-09T21:29:09.778-06:00Comments on Briney Deep Designs: Free Pattern: Bike Helmet EarmuffsKristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17234410544368765706noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27786528.post-22127719533121966072022-11-09T14:25:56.094-06:002022-11-09T14:25:56.094-06:00Dpns have always been tricky for me, too, though I...Dpns have always been tricky for me, too, though I've been knitting for a long time. It's a lot to juggle at once! I recommend looking up the magic loop method of knitting in the round. I use that in place of dpns for almost everything. Happy knitting!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27786528.post-81041069099908925372022-05-23T13:43:05.281-05:002022-05-23T13:43:05.281-05:00Hi Kristin,
This is such a great idea for my broth...Hi Kristin,<br />This is such a great idea for my brother. I finished one set but had a problem doing so. After casting on the 22 stitches (which works out great) I begin the round 6, 6 and 7 but the flaps area is showing up as the wrong (pearl) side. I even took the earmuffs to my favorite knitting store. The woman with 30 years of experience couldn’t figure out why this happened. She told me I would have to pearl the rest of the pattern to make it turn out with the knitted side showing. I did that and eventually it worked. I have started this project again to gift to my niece but I am running into the same issue again. I’d rather not pearl the rest of the way through this. Do you have any thoughts on where I may have gone wrong?<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04764807467876437497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27786528.post-71441945499680751092021-11-14T06:46:35.363-06:002021-11-14T06:46:35.363-06:00On round 7, what does SSK stand for please ?On round 7, what does SSK stand for please ?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08043665130380449868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27786528.post-15740691670392004372021-03-04T07:33:11.216-06:002021-03-04T07:33:11.216-06:00I have made this pattern 4 times now for friends a...I have made this pattern 4 times now for friends and family (and myself) for our equestrian riding helmets! These are a huge hit! I had some gross semi scratchy acrylic yarn in awesome colors that I wanted to burn up so I also traced the finished project onto some fleece fabric and whip stitched it to make an extra soft lining. I start and end with 16 stitches because it seems to work better with my knitting style which tends to have a little more tension than it should. Thank you so much for sharing!brow5204https://www.blogger.com/profile/09357553596421150823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27786528.post-33966342658055728342020-12-20T12:20:08.046-06:002020-12-20T12:20:08.046-06:00Very clever! :-)Very clever! :-)Babajezahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14538344149217844113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27786528.post-72060644669021403692016-02-02T05:03:57.756-06:002016-02-02T05:03:57.756-06:00Thank you so much for sharing this pattern, it wil...Thank you so much for sharing this pattern, it will actually encourage me to get the bike out despite the cold! Brilliant!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11358511242823211353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27786528.post-75112547577152440432013-12-06T15:44:16.843-06:002013-12-06T15:44:16.843-06:00Anonymous, M1 stands for make 1.Anonymous, M1 stands for make 1.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27786528.post-80445753990723766222013-11-27T14:31:23.592-06:002013-11-27T14:31:23.592-06:00What is the M1 stand for on rounds 2 and 3? I'...What is the M1 stand for on rounds 2 and 3? I'm a pretty novice knitter, so pardon the silly question! Thank you!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27786528.post-44137395859423012812013-09-12T21:31:25.539-05:002013-09-12T21:31:25.539-05:00Just finished these and am so pleased! Wonderful p...Just finished these and am so pleased! Wonderful pattern. Bonus: great way to use up small balls of yarn. Halfway through a pair for my husband too!Laura Negushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18408941059601692155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27786528.post-10060666500481400742013-02-28T14:43:22.547-06:002013-02-28T14:43:22.547-06:00brilliant, ideal present for my brother in lawbrilliant, ideal present for my brother in lawAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27786528.post-90082642304546369312013-02-24T20:30:50.291-06:002013-02-24T20:30:50.291-06:00Wonderful pattern - thank you so much! I love my n...Wonderful pattern - thank you so much! I love my new ear warmers, both functional and cute! I love that I could personalize them to match my bike and helmet:). Thanks!Felicitynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27786528.post-23717174265953771282012-12-18T11:43:23.715-06:002012-12-18T11:43:23.715-06:00Bethany,
Working over 4 DPNS just takes some gett...Bethany,<br /><br />Working over 4 DPNS just takes some getting used to. They're especially fiddly at the beginning of this pattern but it gets easier as you go along.<br /><br />If you still find using 4 needles awkward, you can always try 'magic loop'. Here's <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtBSmxGomPk" rel="nofollow">a video for you</a> and <a href="http://www.knitpicks.com/tutorials/Magic_Loop__D119.html" rel="nofollow">here is a photo tutorial</a> on magic loop.<br /><br />Some people use DPNs exclusively while others use magic loop exclusively, it just depends on your preference. It might be worth trying magic loop if you're frustrated by DPNs. If you're sticking with DPNs, it does get easier as you get more used to working with them.<br /><br />As for knitting in the round, this pattern creates a cylindrical tube with holes at top and bottom for the helmet straps to go through. So it will be open bottom.<br /><br />Good luck with your knitting. A lot of learning is getting used to the awkwardness of dealing with the needles and I'm sure it will go smoothly for you soon!<br /><br />KristinKristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17234410544368765706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27786528.post-29442643225089347182012-12-17T16:45:41.215-06:002012-12-17T16:45:41.215-06:00I'm a beginner knitter and really struggling w...I'm a beginner knitter and really struggling with the knitting on 4 needles. Do you have a good video to recommend? Also, is the knitting in the round for each earmuff open or closed bottom?Bethany Marcellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04600397698563274330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27786528.post-24786152777413249822011-10-12T15:56:20.030-05:002011-10-12T15:56:20.030-05:00This will be what everyone on my list can expect i...This will be what everyone on my list can expect in their stocking this Christmas! :)<br /><br />I'd like to make a few for my Etsy shop as well, but being that you have offered this pattern for free, would understand if you weren't ok with that. Would it be ok with you?<br /><br />Thanks again for the creative pattern! :)<br /><i>MJ</i>Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03667293599627184944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27786528.post-88810434179560491172011-04-12T09:51:27.143-05:002011-04-12T09:51:27.143-05:00JCV-
I think you could adapt the pattern to sport...JCV-<br /><br />I think you could adapt the pattern to sport weight by repeating rounds 1-3 a few extra times (then adding a matching number of repeats to rounds 5-7). I would also cast on a few more stitches, say 16 in stead of 12.<br /><br />The best advice is to use my written pattern as a guideline and try the earmuffs on a helmet as you knit. That will ensure a good fit.<br /><br />Good luck!Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17234410544368765706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27786528.post-35862041840618460012011-04-08T22:50:03.174-05:002011-04-08T22:50:03.174-05:00Hi - any suggestions how you could make these in s...Hi - any suggestions how you could make these in sportweight yarn (which is slightly thinner than worsted) - I'd like to make a pair for a friend. thanks.JCVnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27786528.post-79389425972875711732011-01-05T10:44:15.985-06:002011-01-05T10:44:15.985-06:00These are brilliant! I have a ton of friends who c...These are brilliant! I have a ton of friends who could use some of these. Thanks for sharing your pattern!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03667293599627184944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27786528.post-2576596297345207112010-12-04T11:31:05.954-06:002010-12-04T11:31:05.954-06:00Hi Anna, have you found someone to knit the bike h...Hi Anna, have you found someone to knit the bike helmet earmuffs for you yet?lilbjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02393912561984562288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27786528.post-57431953310980108842010-11-22T13:29:16.480-06:002010-11-22T13:29:16.480-06:00Anna,
I have no plans to sell pre-made earmuffs. ...Anna,<br /><br />I have no plans to sell pre-made earmuffs. Perhaps you can commission someone to make a pair for you? Personally, I would ask your friends if they know any knitters or check to see if there is anything similar to what you want on Etsy.<br /><br />Hope this helps!Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17234410544368765706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27786528.post-87639842849678184042010-11-20T18:52:27.798-06:002010-11-20T18:52:27.798-06:00Would you ever sell them already made? I would li...Would you ever sell them already made? I would like to get my mom some, but I don't knit at all!!Anna Lawrencenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27786528.post-56241655204193389632010-11-17T12:39:26.802-06:002010-11-17T12:39:26.802-06:00Shelley - It narrows in the middle because that se...Shelley - It narrows in the middle because that section is done in [K1,P1] rib. If you do that section in, say, stockinette, you might have better coverage of the head.Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17234410544368765706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27786528.post-23734336707363494712010-11-16T22:23:28.004-06:002010-11-16T22:23:28.004-06:00I'd love to try this for my cycling men for Ch...I'd love to try this for my cycling men for Christmas - can you modify to spread(instead of narrowing) atop a shaved head?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132168833640353453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27786528.post-86990925715145299602010-10-29T17:17:36.989-05:002010-10-29T17:17:36.989-05:00Cullen,
I hope everything goes well for you! If y...Cullen,<br /><br />I hope everything goes well for you! If you get stuck, feel free to e-mail me at brineydeepdesigns_at_gmail_dot_com.Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17234410544368765706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27786528.post-33559824046813481732010-10-29T10:22:48.912-05:002010-10-29T10:22:48.912-05:00Great idea!
I'm going to make one of these fo...Great idea!<br /><br />I'm going to make one of these for my first knitting experience. I hope it's not too hard of a project to begin with!<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Cullen<br />(ccarter_at_new_dot_rr_dot_com)Cullenhttp://www.comatimes.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27786528.post-86018807149648744642010-10-17T19:30:58.711-05:002010-10-17T19:30:58.711-05:00lilbj-
Flickr allows you to upload photos to the ...lilbj-<br /><br />Flickr allows you to upload photos to the web for free. That's the service I normally use.<br /><br />Better yet, why don't you e-mail me a photo and I will try to help. Send it to brineydeepdesigns_at_gmail_dot_com.<br /><br />KristinKristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17234410544368765706noreply@blogger.com