Can someone please explain this to me?

P2, [KB1] 3 times, *p3, KB1, p3 [KB1] 3 times; rep from * to last 2 sts, p2.

I get the p2 part, I’m confused about the 3 times part. If you could explain this line to me I would be everlastingly grateful. Thanks so much! :slight_smile:

When it says x number of times you do what it says in parenthesis. So in this case -

[B]P2, [KB1] 3 times,=[/B]

P2, KB1, KB1, KB1

This next part you repeat everything between the asterisks across to the last two stitches while continuing to to do the KB1 3 times for the second one in the group…

[B]*p3, KB1, p3 [KB1] 3 times; rep from * to last 2 sts, p2.=[/B]

p3, KB1, p3, KB1, KB1, KB1, p3, KB1, p3, KB1, KB1, KB1…etc to last two stitches then p2.

What are you making??

A pair of fingerless mitts I found the pattern for. I didn’t realize I was going to get so confused! Thank you so much!!!

Jannette,
I loved your question, and after reading Jan’s reply to you, and saw her explanation, I got it. Thanks for asking your question. Every bit helps me.
cair

QUOTE=Jannette;1311980]P2, [KB1] 3 times, *p3, KB1, p3 [KB1] 3 times; rep from * to last 2 sts, p2.

I get the p2 part, I’m confused about the 3 times part. If you could explain this line to me I would be everlastingly grateful. Thanks so much! :)[/QUOTE]

I’m learning… slow learner at that! I loved your question and when I read Jan’s answer, I got it. Thank you for asking a pattern question. Have a great day! cair:yay: