Seafoam Towels

I will have to try these. What fun !!!!

I have to try these soon, they are cute, I am sure there is a better word but for now I will use cute.  To have the up in a nice beach front summer cottage or maybe even your home, but mainly for the summer cabin.  The look soft yet very durable.  Have a super spiffy day and an even better week end.

In the Spirit,

Sue Morales-Finckel

RezzChik@yahoo.com

can't wait to get started on these!!!!

How timely. I was putting together some Christmas knitting lists. These are definitely at the top. Thanks. I can't wait to get started.

have to go shopping, must do a few of these for Christmas presents.

I agree, these definitely look like a nice present for the family member who's hard to please. As long as you pick the right colors :P

Hmm... wonder how long it would take to knit a bath sheet with this patttern....

Christmas?! O-my

[blush] I, too, started writing up my Christmas knitting list last night. Maybe it's the heat and humidity making me wish it was cold enough to freeze my nostrils together...? ha!

I just added this to the list. Cotton chenille...mmmmm.

was just trying to figure which project to start on next.Thanks for the answer.  Looks like fun and a great  Christmas gift. Thanks

I just love the towels.  I can see several under some trees this year.  They look nice and soft.  I also can make them a bit bigger for those that need it.  ;-)

I've tried downloading this from 2 different computers.  It downloads successfully but when I try to open it, it says it's a damaged file.  Help!

I've got the same problem as ChristiB.  Can't download it or view it in HTML.  Help!

I an anxious to start knitting Seafoam Towels for Christmas presents.  I love the the appearance of the towels  Thanks so much for making the pattern available..

Cristi and Teri, I get the corrupted or damaged file notice if I forget to log on before I download. Did you sign in first?

I signed in and I cannot download the file.

Could you explain the yo2 in the pattern for the Seafoam Towels, as I couldn't see any abbreviations. As aussie abbrev. can be different to U.S.A.

    Joy L S

I've tried to download this pattern six times and each time I get a message saying that the file is either corrupted or it's not a supported file type.  I have Windows Vista - any body else having a problem?  I'd sure like the pattern.  Thanks.

Yy2?  YO3? Please explain.

BarbD

My math-challenged brain isn't working this morning. How many stitches should I cast on to make a square wash cloth? The pattern says 10 + 6 but that doesn't look right to me. Anyone else? Thanks!

WHAT IS A YO2 YO3 ETC? pLEASE EXPLAIN.

 Nancy Sherr

Chamomille@charter.net

The pattern says to use four skeins of the Crystal Palace yarn, but is that four skeins for each towel or two?  I can't wait to get started on these.

yo2, yo3 is yarn over the needle, wrapped two times, or three times.  These "extra" wraps are dropped on the next row.  If you search sea foam knitting patterns online, you should find some patterns that have pictures that will help make what happens more clear.   The chenille obscures the pattern here from showing clearly.

I could not open the file either.  But what I did do was to open Adobe and go to "File", "Create PDF", "From Web Page".  Then copy and paste web url for the pattern.  It will create the file for you.  You can then go to "Document" and delete pages 3 though 7 with all the comments on them.  Then just save your file as if it opened from the Download.  I hope this helps.  It worked for me!

If you can open the pattern, try right clicking on the pattern and save as pdf. You could first create a folder for KD patterns and you are all set to save. I was able to open and print it before I signed in. Then I also saved it after I signed in.

Good luck! Interesting that the pattern says both Fall 2001 and 2006. I'll have to check that out just for fun if I have 2006. I do not have 2001.

Now which colors? I'm thinking of buying pretty soaps and then matching the towel to the soap. There are also some lovely dish cloth patterns at the Crystal Palace Bamboo site. They list them by yarn type, too, there.  They say 1 skein for 2 washcloths, so I think this one yields 1 towel for the 4 skeins. It is just showing 2 options for colors. Not sure if I am allowed to post a link, but it is easy to find.

Thanks for a good holiday present idea with enough time that I can probably finish - I need quite a few! Great summer cool knitting.

Was able to successfully download the pattern. Can't wait to start the project.

These are wonderful!!!  Don't know anybody who would not love a set of these for any ocassion.  My best friend has a birthday coming soon.  Guess what she is getting.

I'm still having issues downloading with Firefox 3 & my mac (10.4) (neither Adobe or Preview would open them) but my husband's Vista machine w/Firefox 3 is ok as is my mac w/safari.

computers. *sigh*

hope this helps someone... happy knitting. :)

What an awesome pattern for towels! I love it! They look so soft.

no se ingles, como puedo obtener las explicaciones en español

How many stitches are cast on for what size towel?  Need some specifics, please.

Jan

I consider myself a beginning knitter and I hope this isn't a stupid question.  Where does it say how many to cast on for the towels?  I've read through the pattern but just don't see it.  Thanks in advance.  Debby

I'am a new knitter and i don't understand when is says knit dropping all yarnovers off  the needle.

Could some one please help me,

Thank you so much, I love these towels.

Carolyn

After the instructions for Rows 7 & 8, it says to cast on 124 stitches.  The instructions start out by telling you how to work the pattern stitch (which is an 8-row repeat).  Then it goes on to give the directions for the actual towels.  I hope this helps.

I'am still in need of help on the seafoam  towels.

I know how to do the yarn overs but on row 2 of pattern   it says knit,dropping all yarnovers off needle. I just don't understand.Pleeeeeese help

thank you

Carolyn

Yarn overs are created by just wrapping the yarn around the needle.  When you drop them, you just pull them off the needle and let them "drop".  Then you have left the stitch you actually knitted on the needle.  If you look at this picture, it will show what dropping (unwrapping) the yo will do.

thewalkertreasury.wordpress.com/.../seafoam-pattern

I hope the visual aid helps.

DonnaB

Thank you so much. I did drop the yo sts and it looked like that and i thought it was wrong. But now i see what it looks like. Thank you so much for coming to my aid.

Carolyn

Teresa, I think for a square washcloth, you need to cast on:

- for the seafoam pattern, a MULTIPLE of 10 sts + 6sts

- plus 8 stitches (4 sts in garter stitch on both sides of seafoam pattern)

Lets say 20+6+8 = 34 sts

So guessing from the gauge, that should be approx 20cm wide (perhaps a bit bigger before washing, and a bit smaller after washing and drying).

Jenn

Please clarify is it 4 skeins for 1 towel or 2 skeins per towel and it shows 1 in each color to equal 4 skeins?  I'm all ready to buy the yarn - just want to make sure.  Thanks, Lori

Lori,  Judging from the baby blanket I am making that takes 5 skeins, I would guess that each towel takes 2 skeins.  I have made dishcloths before, and I would be willing to bet that 2 skeins per towel will do it!

If some of you are still having trouble downloading the pattern, try copying and pasting into a document. The pictures will also copy and paste, but you may have to play with it for a bit to get the hang of it.

I have tried all of the suggestions for opening the file, and to no avail. I would love to have the recipe. Is it okay to ask someone to e-mail it to me, or is that a copyright infringe?

pgoode@visuallink.com

This pattern is fantastic, I have already started a set of the towels for gifts for the holidays but I was thinking that this pattern would be great as a shawl as well or maybe even a lap cover for an elderly person. I do alot of charity knitting for our local elderly home and the people there love the little gifts that I send. Thanks to ANN BUD for this pattern.

Great ideas!

I'm about to purchse the yarn for to make one towel and I was wondering as well if it takes 2 skeins for 1 towel or 4 skeins? Anyone?

TIA!

Looking forward to making these towels. Looks like several of us have Christmas on our minds!!!! Gotta start early!!!!

I hope someone can soon let us know if it takes 2 or 4 skeins per towel.  If it takes 4 skeins, that makes it an expensive towel---about $30 per towel.  Am I right?  Has anyone found a cheap way to buy cotton chenille?

Nancy

I hope someone can soon let us know if it takes 2 or 4 skeins per towel.  If it takes 4 skeins, that makes it an expensive towel---about $30 per towel.  Am I right?  Has anyone found a cheap way to buy cotton chenille?

Nancy

Hi, This is to Cristi B and anyone else who may have trouble downloading.  I open the file first, then save it the "save as" command.  It then should open just fine.  Happy Knitting!

Mary Ann

To Nancy, I have found cotton chenille at http://www.numei.com for $20.00 for a bag of 10, great price considering the regular retail price at the local stores.

there are  a couple sellers on ebay that sell larger amounts of chenille (large multi lb cones or 1/4 lb skeins in lb increments).  Their prices seem okay and shipping seems okay if you buy enough.  Haven't bought yet but plan on it soon.

DonnaB: It worked for me too, thanks Hon! Sandra

Thanks, DawnD and MichelleC for the tips on where to find cheap cotton chenille!  Good leads!  I appreciate it!     NancyO

Okay, I had the same issue as someone earlier....the pattern is kind of confusing.  Does it start off talking about the wash cloth and then where is says CO 128 is that the beginning of the pattern for the towels?  I am confused.  Thanks!  I was thinking about Christmas already too!

Carol  

Okay, I just looked that pattern over again and I am more confused.  I am kind of a new knitter, so maybe that is the problem?  It seems like the pattern starts off w/ out explaining how many stitches to co and then in the middle it starts talking about co?  HELP!  Also, can someone tell me when it says cast on hodling both needles, is that what it really means?  I may be in over my head, huh?

Thanks,

Carol

I agree that the directions are unclear.  Here's what I think:

1) I don't think it matters much how you cast on.  Use the method you're comfortable with.  2)  The first part of the directions is just explaining the "Seafoam Stitch."  The directions actually start where it tells you to cast on.

3)  Cast on and then work the 'Pattern Set-up."  4)  Then it sends you back to the beginning when it tells you to use the Seafoam Stitch.  5)  Then you keep repeating the Seafoam Stitch pattern until it is as long as you want it.

NancyO

I have tried for several days to download this pattern.  Is it me or you?

Nancy -

Okay, I am so glad you explained that!  I actually get it!  YEA!  Thanks!

Mary - I am not sure why, but I did not have any problem.  I  think you have to have adobe acrobat.

Crystal Mountain has some amazing colors in this yarn if you go to their website.  I actually got it onsale at a store where I live for half price.  

Carol  

I  can not download this..........help!!

Hi I send most of you emails letting you know if you want me to send the pattern to you thru and email please let me know.

Thanks.

For newbies:  Read through until you reach the instructions telling you how many stitches to cast on and how many rows of garter stitch to knit for the selvage edges BEFORE starting to knit the pattern rows.  This essential information is sort of buried in this pattern.  One problem:  this cotton chenille breaks way too easily.  The colors are beautiful, but am not sure I want to use it again.  Does anyone have a suggested alternate yarn?  Thanks.

I could download the pattern from the top icon by the picture. I could not download from the lowwer icon by the comments section. I hope this helps others.

Chris

I don't see any answers to these questions. How many skeins for one towel?  Thanks, K

HELP!!  I have tried the pattern and it doesn't seem to work well for me.  I don't know if I am not doing the yarnovers right or not......... because I have huge loops in the towels that I don't see displayed in the actual photos of the towels on display.  Does something happen when you wash them or do they tighten as the work continues?  Any helpful commenrts would be appreciated as I am very excited to continue

I am having trouble with row 5 of the seafoam pattern. I only count 12 stitches if doing one repeat but I count 16 stitches in row one . Where have I lost four stitches?

Chris.

Becky1955, yes, there are meant to be huge "loops" or "holes" in the pattern.  See DonnaB's comments on Mon July 14 with a link to a clearer picture of what the seafoam pattern/stitch should look like.  Hope that helps.

Jenn

Chris

I haven't actually tried knitting this pattern yet, but I think the end of Row 5 should read:

"end last rep with k1 instead of K6".

If you do only 1 repeat of seafoam pattern in Row 1,

then in Row 5, you would do 2 lots of the instructions in between the *s

ie:  Row 5:  K1, yo2, k1, yo3, k1, yo4, k1, yo3, k1, yo2, k6,

(then repeat from *) yo2, k1, yo3, k1, yo4, k1, yo3, k1, yo2, (but for the final repeat, instead of k6 replace with) k1

So that should be 16 stitches.

Jenn

Lizabeth:  Okay, I tried all the ways mentioned to open and or save this file so it could be downloaded...still unable to open.  When it does open it comes up as powerpoint brief with the note that it is too large in its entirity to show all.  I have downloaded many patterns, this is the first 'problem' encountered.  Any suggestions other than the ones already mentioned?  Cheers!