Figuring a pattern

Hello,

I have attempted this pattern six times and am having difficulty maintaining the pattern and getting started. I would like to confirm if my interpretation of the pattern is correct.

I have attached the pattern and my understanding of how to proceed. I have selected the third size.

Please let me know if my interpretation is accurate.

Thank you,
Sharon!

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My interpretation :slight_smile: :grinning:

You just about have it. It all looks fine except for the P2 at the very end of Row 2. Delete that. It looks like you skipped to the 4th size for that last instruction. You can always recheck rows like this by making sure the sts add up to the cast on.
It’s such a good idea to circle or mark the size you’re making just to simplify a complicated pattern. Markers between repeats might also help just as you establish the first couple of rows.
What is the name of your pattern and designer?

I think near the end of row 1 you might have made a mistake. After the rep 5 times, there is a P1 which you have missed out. And the last 2 instructions are 0 times so no k1 at the end, you jumped to the 4th size on the last instruction.

I didn’t check row 2 as I have run out of time, and I see salmonmac spotted a change.

It’s a tricky set up to follow. Good luck. Let us know how you get on.

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Thank you. It is a tricky pattern and yet, looks easier that it appears !

:slight_smile: x

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Thank you. I thought it would be a simpler knit. But I’ll have another go now thanks for checking it. I was getting a bit frustrated!

The designer is Sarah Hatton

:slight_smile:

Establishing a pattern in the first few rows can be frustrating, I know. I hope that once started, the knitting falls in place and you can happily proceed. If you run into another puzzling direction or question, we’re always here and happy to think over it with you.

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thank you.I was on the verge of finding another ha ha @ x

thank you, Cracked it!.. :upside_down_face:

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Hello

I’ve mastered the pattern now but just one thing. The pattern asks to change the needle size. It doesn’t look like there’s a change on the image. Why would this.be do you think? :thinking:.

Sharon

I don’t know what the pattern looks like but sometimes needle size is changed to keep the same stitches but make a top bigger or smaller for size and shape. It is an alternative to increasing or decreasing stitches which would alter the stitch pattern and count.
I would just follow the pattern.

What do you think?

Excellent progess on the pattern!
In the section you posted, there’s a needle change between the rib pattern and the main portion of the pattern. This is often done to shape the waist portion of the top while keeping to the stitch pattern. It’s frequently used in knitting patterns to avoid the necessity for increases and is basically a designer’s decision.
What is the name of your Rowan pattern?

Joy

By Sarah Hatton

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Thanks very much. This pattern information is very helpful.
Enjoy working this pretty summer top!