I have 34 sts on the dpns( 11-11-12) but for row 7 after I knit 8 im left with 3. The pattern suggested magic loop but I chose to ignore. Does this mean this pattern is not feasible on DPN’s?
So down at the end of the pattern are the st definitions. The M1k is an increase of one by picking up the bar between 2 sts (if you knit into the back of it, you’ll twist the st and prevent a hole). The M3 is a k1p1k1 into a single st.
The k5tog decreases the row by 4 total and the M3 increases 2 sts and the two M1k increase 2 sts for a total 4 increases (which balances out the 4st decrease). You should end up with 34 st again. Interesting and challenging pattern!