Errata
I, my tech editors, valiant test knitters, proofreaders, we all do our very best to give you an error-free and pleasing pattern. Nevertheless… errors slip through even when something has been knitted a hundred times (this is a mystery to me, but so it is).
If you do find errors, please let me know!
I try to update my patterns as soon as I or some eagle-eyed knitter discovers (EEK!) an error. When this happens, you’ll receive a message from Ravelry to let you know an updated version is available.
I often add a note to say what exactly has been corrected, so that you don’t necessarily have to print out the page(s) again if you work from a printed pattern.
p.s. You can find tips and hints in the Åsa Tricosa group on Ravelry. You are also welcome to post questions there – you’re more likely to get both a better and quicker reply from a knitter who has knitted the particular design more recently than I have. Also, your question may help other knitters!
78 Comments
Is there an error in Bajads pattern step 6, row 3? There are 8 stitches, but only 7 are accounted for. Am I missing something?
Yes, sorry! I didn’t see your comment (or any comments lately…) until now. The pattern has been corrected and updated. Did you receive the update notice? (The notices for updates are automatically send out by the fabulous Ravelry system. Let me know if you haven’t received it!)
Hello!
The question sounds similar to mine, unless I casted on Red Basalt and became desparate about the first buttonhole.
I posted the question in the ravelry group but
it might be that no group member tried this pattern.
Any help welcome!
Kind regards
Henrike
Hello Henrike!
I copy my reply to Sarah:
Maybe you’ll find this photo tutorial for the Winding Provisional Cast On helpful.
And there is also a video on asatricosa on Instagram.
(You may have already found an answer on Ravelry – I believe I saw a reply to a post by you there? If not, it is a great place to ask questions.)
Knit with abandon!
Åsa
p.s. Here is my reply to another question about the buttonhole.
Confused Semele knitter!
Should the pick up and knit right at the beginning of Step 2 be with wrong side facing..? Or am I missing something..?
You are, technically, on the wrong side and would, technically, do a pick up and purl. However, to clearly see what you’re doing and to make for a neat pick up, you flip the work over so that right side is facing and then proceed to pick up and knit but then going from left to right and placing the picked up sts on your left needle. Then you flip the work again so that wrong side is facing in order to continue. (You can of course just pick up and purl from the wrong side and pay very close attention to where you insert the needle.) Hope it helps! You can also visit the Semele thread on Ravelry for more help and cheering on: http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/asa-tricosa/1803221
Hej,hej!
Hittar inga som helst fel 😉
Ser endast en fantastisk hemsida. Så fin!
Och vilka härliga plagg och sjalar du gjort. Wow!
Hälsningar från en imponerad Åsa D
NäMEN?!!!
Hej, Åsa Jag bad härförleden (‘nyss’ vore en överdrift…) Nina om din adress. Tanken var att skicka ett kort. Det kan ju fortfarande hända. 😉
Hälsningar tillbaka till dig!
åsa (som säkert har lyckats inflika en hel del fel både här och där!)
Hi – really enjoying the pattern but I think I may have come across a problem – I am knitting Filijokus.
In Step 6 – the “stripe repeat” section – there is an increase at neck edge on each row, not on alternate rows (RS row as stated in the WHEN section –
So, as I look at the table, having got to row 8 on the “stripe repeat” and trying to work out how to continue – my numbers of stitches are incorrect for the neck increases – before I unravel – please could you let me know?
Many thanks
Sarah
Hello Sarah! If you are a member of Ravelry, may I ask you to please post your question in the Filijokus thread in my group? You’ll get a speedier (and often better) reply there – indeed, you may find that your very question has already been answered (I think it has).
If you’re not a member of Ravelry, let me know (but you ought to be!!! everyone ought to be!)
I am beginning hotel tassel and notice a few errata listed on Ravelry. Can you tell me which errata to use? Thanks,
Leslie
Oh dear! I have to do some sleuthing. I’m not sure whether Interweave Press has corrected the mistake(s?). I only remember that their version of my pattern included an incorrect instruction regarding the casting on. I’m not aware of other errata, but I’ll see whether I can find out.
å.
I purchased your A Side Shawl and am completely stumped by the directions for cable! Help!
Hello there!
Please visit the Åsa Tricosa group for more expert and able assistance!
You’ll find helpful and friendly knitters coming to your rescue. And it might help us to help you if you are a little more specific about your stumpedness. 😉
Hello Asa.
I am trying to determine gauge (tension) for the Ioggia cowl and it says that in a 3.5mm needle 18sts x 8 rows should be approximately 12.5cm x 2.5cm. I’m wondering if this is a typo and should be 2.5cm x 2.5 cm. I don’t see an update posted. Maybe I am missing something.
Thanks.
Hello (here too)!
I hope you saw my reply on Ravelry?
In short: the stated gauge/tension should be accurate. Maybe I should point out that it refers to the lace pattern, not to stocking stitch. (In the pattern pdf the gauge is given for one lace pattern repeat.) Good luck!
p.s. You get a gold star for caring about gauge. It’s nice when things fit… 😉
Hej!
Finns dina mönster på svenska? Jag är intresserad av Io. ..men är inte hemma i engelska eller tyska stickningstermer
Hälsn Malin
Inte ännu… men vi har svensk- och norsktalande stickerskor i min Ravelry-grupp. De och jag hjälper gärna till. Det tar fantastiskt mycket tid att översätta och göra ny layout. Men jag hoppas att få tid till att översätta mina mönster till svenska. Tack för förfrågan! å.
Hello!
I stumbled across you through Lessoeursanglaises in France. I’m so sorry to have missed your class!!! I was stunned by the beginning of the blue sweater in the photos…knit just to the shoulders so far and with a neck. Is that a pattern of yours that is available?
Thank you so much!
Lauri Rowe
Hello there! That pullover, Jolt of Blue, will become available soonish in my Ziggurat Book – and also in my Ravelry shop. I’m finishing up the final patterns and a fabulous graphics artist is working on the layouts. Soon…
Thanks for writing!
åsa
p.s.
Oh, and there are almost-confirmed rumours of another Les Soeurs Ziggurat workshop next summer. I can’t wait!
Hello, I am enjoying this very differently way of knitting. I am knitting the cardigan bambadal and it is going well. I am up to step 6 and think I understand the next step. However I am puzzled in Row 1 as I don’t have a second marker in place as you knit across to start the right front shoulder. Looked back and don’t think I missed putting one in when I knitted step 1 and step 2. Step 3, working across entire back doesn’t place any marker for return to working across back in step 6.
I have tried to work out where marker on right side should be as you start right front shoulder.
I am knitting smallest size so
Row 1 (step 6) – on Row 1 (RS,)
Pm, p&k 6 knit to marker…….Don’t know where this marker should be.. ( have looked back and can’t see where I have missed placing it earlier)
Can you help, how many stitches in from right hand shoulder should the marker be? Feel ok on completing the first part of the right shoulder.
Thank you Jane
Hi
Yesterday I posted on the blog what I thought was an error in La Piuma, in basic rows 2 and 4. I think now that the error is mine: I added another marker on the other side of the spine. Do not do this, else rows 2 and 4 won’t make sense. At least I am now going to start over with this in mind and see if it works.
I just dived into your ebook today. It’s a fascinating method. Am working a sample following the smallest size for Mayhem. On page 144 , it reads for Step 2: LEFT BACK SHOULDER
R 10:
“Sl1^, rib to last 2 sts, p2.”
Then for Step 3: WORKING ACROSS BACK
R1:
“Knit to m, rm, k1^, knit to end.”
But, there is no marker placed on row 10 of Step 2.
Perhaps R10 should have read:
Sl1^, place marker, rib to last 2 sts, p2.
That seems to fix things…….
Enjoying this construction process!
Hello Kay!
Thank you for the heads up! I will add it to my check list and update if needed and as soon as it is possible.
I value all and any corrections or comments on the instructions – so thank you for taking the time to write! Glad you’re enjoying the construction… I’m a bit addicted and seem to be casting on new projects at a rather alarming rate.
First, let me say I love this pattern but I am confused by Sammelsurium Step 9 separation round 1. I cast on the new stiches but now I’m not sure what the rest of the directions mean starting with, “. . . replace loop onto LN. . . ” I’m not clear do I make essentially a circle with the new and old stiches. Do I join the new stiches to the stiches on the holder? There must be something simple I’m missing here. Thanks so much, Ruth
Hello Ruth!
The loop is the cast-on loop that you have been using to do the crochet cast on – when the casting on is complete you replace the final loop. If you have more questions or wish to show off your yarn or knitting or just chat you are very welcome to stop by the friendly and helpful Åsa Tricosa Group on Ravelry. (There is a dedicated thread for each pattern, including a thread for Sammelsurium.)
Thank you for writing! Knit with abandon! /Åsa
I just received a copy of Ziggurats and am knitting Chatoyant. On page 91 in Box A, R1, I believe you have left out the increase for the second sleeve cap. And in R3, it would be more clear if you said “ knit to last marker” for the second increase.
I am really enjoying this method.
Thanks,
Susan
I must be getting dislexic in my old age. Please disregard my first message.
Sorry!
After finally getting my head on straight I have read the directions correctly. You have developed so many elegant touches! Truly amazing. I am really enjoying knitting Chatoyant, and it won’t be my only seater out of your book.
Thank you so much!
Oh good! I’m glad you managed to wrap your head around the Ziggurat bends! Knit with abandon! /åsa
Hi again,
I’m having a problem with figuring out the TwL and TwR under step 9 for Chatoyant underarm gusset construction. Could you please explain the process for me?
Thanks!
Susan
Still fiddling with it. I know how it is supposed to work bu5 I”m not getting it right. Ripping out anspd starting the underarm gusset over
Got it!
Excellent!
Hi, I’ve just started knitting Mayhem Cardigan and do I knit 2 foundation rows first as part of long tail tubular cast on method before going on to the Setup Row ?
I am not too familiar with the tubular cast on. I use a simpler “normal” longtail cast on which involves no foundation rows.
I hope that helps?! If not, please visit the Åsa Tricosa group on Ravelry, where you’ll find much and patient help.
åsa
Hi,
I have just started knitting Mayhem DK (my first Ziggurat !) and found your design very innovative and interesting.
I am confused over the stitch count in step 4: Left Front Shoulder.
on size 36 : I “p&p19 sts” and then I crochet cast on 38 sts. I have a total of 57 sts for my left front. However, the pattern says I should be getting 58 sts instead. Not sure why I am missing 1 stitch?
your clarification is greatly appreciated.
YT
Hello! I’m pleased you’re enjoying the Mayhem design!
Now, there could be several reasons why your stitches don’t add up, and I cannot surmise from afar why you have one less than the pattern states. Did you borrow and replace the borrowed stitch as instructed for the crochet cast on? (If you would like more and better advice, please stop by the Åsa Tricosa Group on Ravelry where help, support, and enthusiasm is at hand).
p.s. We have just started the Perpetual Ziggurat KAL – you are most welcome to join with your Mayhem cardigan!
Mayhem dk,
Hej Åsa – hjälp!,
Mayhem dk, page 143, step 6: I have finished the 4 rows x3 in BOX A, 17 sts for each sleeve cap before I started, but now I only have 23. (17+6) Supposed to have 29 sts? Shall I make another Box A x3? Or how do I make the increase on R1 and R3 “twice”?
Further down I shall work R1 & 2 “once”, which is understandable, but not the “twice” bit. Hur är det tänkt att jag ska göra?
Tack!
/hälsningar från Helsingborg
Hej Anita!
Det är säkert en bra fråga! Får jag be dig att ställa den i Mayhem DK-tråden Åsa Tricosa-gruppen på Ravelry? Där får man ofta både snabbare och bättre svar än jag kan ge – där finns nämligen kunniga stickerskor som har stickat mönstren mer nyligen och har bättre uppfattning om vad det rör sig om. /Åsa
Greetings from Montana,
Knitting simple summer ziggurat. Wondering about stitch count upon finishing step 3. Knitting the size 34 (first one in parentheses) and at the end of step 3 it indicates that the stitch count should be 88, which is the initial cast on number, however there is a p2tog in final row of step 3. Also, at the end of step 4 the count shown is 87 and in the final row of step 4 calls for 2 ssk’s.
Please advise.
Hello there! Please download the updated pattern where these issues have been addressed (the downlaod link is available via your eBook that is included with the printed book).
Thank you for writing and for knitting my pattern!
(there is also a dedicated thread in my Ravelry group for each design – Simple Summer Ziggurat is here)
åsa
Hallå! Håller på med Blue Basalt och har nu kommit till Step 6. Jag får inte diagrammet att stämma med den skrivna instruktionen.
Enligt diagrammet så görs sleeve increases vartannat varv och neck increases görs vart fjärde varv. MEN enligt den skrivna instruktionen så görs bägge typerna av ökningar samtidigt vartannat varv!
Jag misstänker att row 3 i Box A bara ska ha sleeve increases och inga neck increases.
Jag tror du har alldeles rätt! Den uppdaterad filen har inte laddats upp på Ravelry ännu. Det tar sin tid.
I would like to knit the Ziggurat pullover,
I do not understand how to carry out the following Stitch:
sl1^ with yarn in front, sl1 purlwise, pull on yarn over
and behind needle until both legs of st show
the small up turned < is this symbol important? is there a video to show this stitch.
thanks
Hello there!
It’s a German short row. The symbol signals that it is a special slipped stitch that is part of the German short row.
There is a photo tutorial here (and also in the Ziggurat Book).
Hej! Jag är nyfiken på din metod och vill köpa boken. Finns den att få tag på här i Sverige?
Hej Brita!
Den fanns i alla fall för ett tag sedan hos Charlottendals Gård. Du får be din favoritgarnaffär att ta in den! 😉 Annars går den att beställa från till exempel Shephardess eller Bloemendalwol och jag tror att portot är förmånligt. (Det kan hända att du som jag föredrar att handla i och stötta lokala butiker, men ibland är online det enda som funkar.)
In Sammelsurium Step 7, text reads ‘ ….knit to 2sts before m, nM1L……’ I think perhaps the ‘m’ is misplaced, should be ‘end’?
I’m sure you’re right. Thank you!
(pesky typos!!)
Dear Asa, I think, I found an error in the Caesura Tuck pattern, maybe it is already reported. In step 5, left front shoulder, there are 4 rows missing. the twice repeat of row 3+4, as described in step 1 before row 5 is introduced. I just found out before joining back and front…. 😉
Thank you and regards,
Katharina
Thank you, Katharine!
Noted and marked. Will try check the pattern again. (And again… pesky typos!) Thanks for the alert! /åsa
I am knitting the mini ziggurat to learn your technique. I am having trouble with step 4, pick up and knit along edge. It would be wonderful if you had a very short video on this part of the pattern or a link to someone that is doing this. I have looked and cannot find anything quite like what you are doing.
Hello Andrea!
I’m excited that you are learning the Ziggurat technique. At the moment, there is just one detailed video of that particular step – in my Ziggurat class in KnitStars 5. It is the step I spend most times on in Ziggurat classes, so I was pleased to be able to create a video so that more knitters could participate than can come to a real-life class.
(There are also detailed photo tutorials in the Ziggurat Book.)
There may indeed be other videos in the future, so thank you for the suggestion! In the meantime, you may look out for the few times a year that Knit Stars is available. Knit with abandon! Åsa
Hello.
I am knitting your Mai Troppo.
I was getting a little concerned as my length was getting longer than mentioned in the pattern. I then decided to double check the pattern dimensions and it appears the conversion to inches is incorrect.
200 centimeters is 78.74 inches.
I am now feeling better as I thought I had read the pattern wrong
Thanks so much and I am in love with your patterns.
Have a good day
Oh dear! Thank you! I’m making a note of that error. Knit with abandon — but perhaps with *some* limits… 😉
I was intrigued by your sweater construction and so bought the pattern for Black Basalt. A very elegant approach to construction! I am knitting the size 40 and am having an issue with stitch counts. I hope you can help me: In Step 8, after working the buttonhole rows, then Rows 2 and 1, then 2, I have the same number of sleeve stitches as it says in the pattern (44 sts). Then for size 40, the direction is to knit Rows 1&4 ZERO times and then Rows 3&2 ZERO times, therefore I still have 44 sts. The next direction is to knit Rows 3&4 X 1. This puts an increase stitch in each front, 2 increases in each sleeve, and 2 increases in the back, so the sleeve sts should increase to 46. But the pattern says I should have 48 and all stitch counts after that don’t seem to match. Can you help? Thank you! Isabel
Hello there!
It may indeed be an error in counts. Now, if it were me, I would continue and just keep in mind that my stitch counts are 2 sts off compared to the pattern.
If you wish to add two stitches to match the pattern stitch counts from there, you could make an extra increase.
While I always aim for and want correct counts everywhere (and always worry about typos and errors), in truth, one or two stitches will not make a noticeable difference to the fit or look of the sleeve.
I will certainly take note of your discovery and comment when there is time to update the pattern. Much appreciated. THANK YOU!/Åsa
I just purchased the Mayhem pattern. This will definitely be challenging! It requires Size US1 and US 2 needles. However, I have read through the instructions – it tells you to cast on using US1 but I can not see where you start using US2. Any help appreciated!
Barbara
Which Mayhem pattern are you referring to, please?
There is a Mayhem Lace cardigan which uses US 1.5 (2.5mm) but only that size.
If you have other questions, please post in the Åsa Tricosa Ravelry group where there is help and enthusiasm to draw on (and where there is more timely help on hand).
Hello Åsa,
I bought the book Beloved Knits by Lana Grossa, because I like the Bajads design. But it is very hard to read, and I am convinced that the pattern contains mistakes.
Have you edited this book?
I found you on Ravelry and everybody is so happy with your patterns. What went wrong? Can you help me out?
Hope to hear from you,
Regards,
Jessica
Hello Jessica,
Yes, I have been alerted to mistakes in the beautiful booklet – things must have gone awry in the editing process. I will send you the original Bajads pattern.
Åsa
I think I just realised how to do it!
Good going! If you have further questions, my best suggestion is to post in the Åsa Tricosa group on Ravelry – or if you just want to show off! The knitters there are friendly and helpful and often have better answers than I do.
I am working on “Abraxas Crescent”. I believe I have found an error in the written instructions on Row 33. The second half of the row should have LEFT learning cables, not right learning. I’m not using the charts because I find them overwhelming, but I have checked against the charts (as has also the much more expert friend who I’m knitting this beautiful pattern with) and we are quite convinced. I have read thru all the “Abraxas Crescent” messages in your Ravelry group, as well as Comments on the pattern and Project Notes, can’t find anyone else asking about this.
Thank you for letting me know! (I think you posted on Ravelry, too – thank you!). I will make a note of this for the next update. And yes, you are probably quite right (and it is likely a typo or a copy-paste error). Thank you!
Dear Åsa, I want to knit your Petrichor pattern. I am an advanced knitter but a beginner with your patterns.
My question is what “TO FIT SIZE” means and how to choose the right size. I cannot match the measurements in “To Fit Size” with my size 40.
FYI: I live in Holland and can read English patterns.
Sincerely yours
Truuske
Dear Truuske, that’s a good question! What I mean by ‘to fit size’ is to fit the ‘standard size’. So if you are usually a size 40, it is likely that you should choose the size 40 Ziggurat. However, as we know there ARE no perfect standard sizes and every body is different. This is why I provide also GARMENT measurements. And here, the important measurement is the cross shoulder measurement, not the bust (which can be accommodated later with more or fewere body increases). This explanation is more important for tailored, set-in sleeve designs. Petrichor is more relaxed and has a semi-dropped shoulder, so you have more leeway regarding fit. I hope that helps. You are welcome to post size and other questions in the Åsa Tricosa Group on Ravelry. We are a bunch of friendly and enthusiastic knitters who welcome new Zigguratrices and -teurs!
Hello Åsa,
I hope this message finds you doing well 🙂
I just finished knitting the Abraxas Vertex II (a lovely pattern with stunning results). I did spot a few oops! On Rows 78 and 81 in the written section of Chart 3 there is some minor errors. Row 78 says K3 instead of P3, before “work CC BB” and Row 81 says P1 after, “with MC” instead of K1.
The last oops, is on the written portion of Chart 4, on Row 2. After, “purl to BB” there is an extra K1, instead of going straight to “(K2,P1)”.
Thank you for such a lovely pattern <3 It was a true joy to knit 🙂
Angela
Thank you, Angela! I’m so glad you enjoyed the knit – and despite the oops! I appreciate your pointing them out. Thank you!
Dear Asa,
I am knitting Jubilum Tric. I am at Box A. Rows R1and R3 have the repeat * after sM1R*, should the * be after sm, sl1wyb? Thank you cathie
I will check! If you are having trouble with the anything else in the pattern, may I suggest that you post your question in the Åsa Tricosa Group on Ravelry – knitters there are friendly and generously share their suggestions and expertise. And I do drop by there fairly often to see whether questions have been responded to. And to learn new things from the responses!
Hello again. I finally worked it out: I finally realized that the provisional cast on was to be knitted as the NB, hence 28 Sts across, not saved for the back neck. Hence I understand about the 17 Sts. I am still bemused by the slip knot, but I am now knitting away comfortably. It may help others if you were to add ‘These six stitches are knitted to form the neckband down the front left.’
Sorry to waste your time.
Hello Paula!
CONGRATULATIONS for working it out! And good thing, too, that you did, given how slow I am to respond. I don’t come here that often… The best and most secure way to call for help (on Ziggurats at least) is to post in the Åsa Tricosa Group on Ravelry – knitters there are friendly and generously share their suggestions and expertise. And I do drop by there fairly often to see whether questions have been responded to. And to learn things from the responses!
Dear Åsa,
I am knitting Stjerneskud and the directions and Knit Stars are excellent. I am already at Step 5 and I was looking at your finished sweater in the back and you continue that little bit of ribbing on the back and mine is just stockinette. I have been going line by line and even as you are doing the video you are just knitting and purling the back of the sweater. Did I miss something along the way? I love your method and am anxiously awaiting my book.
Thanks a bunch.
Michele
Dear Michele,
The short ribbing is added in the final step (Back Neckline) – just three rows.
One could of course work it in from the start, but it’s (over-)complicated to write instructions for several sizes for that.
Knit with abandon!
Åsa
Hej, jeg strikker “bento boksy” og har fundet 2 fejl på side 3:
step 2, left back shoulder, R7: sl1, her mangler du at tilføje “pm”, k to m……
Step 4, working across back: next R (ws): sl1, her mangler du at tilføje “pm”, p to m…..
Med venlig hilsen
Kirsten Kristensen
Hej Kirsten!
Mange tak!
Jeg skriver det in på min liste af korrigeringer som skal gøres…
Knit with abandon!
Åsa