Help with No Frills Sweater - German Short Rows

Hello!

I am having trouble figuring out the german short rows on the Petite Knit No Frills Sweater pattern. Here is the pattern snippet I am confused about:

I understand Steps 1 - 4, but can’t figure out what I am supposed to do here:

Now work Steps 1-4 again, but each time the short row turn is worked closer towards the middle of the front of the sweater, which shapes the neck edge (by raising the back of the neck). Work as follows:
Work Steps 1-4 another 4 (4) 4 (4) 4 (4) 4 times, but turn 2 sts, then 3 sts, then 3 sts again, and then 4 sts after the last turn each time (i.e. work the turning stitch from the last turn, then work 2 sts, then 3 sts, then 3 sts again, and then 4 sts more sts towards the middle of the front before turning once more).

At what point do I work the 2 sts, then 3 sts, etc?

Thank you in advance for any help!

Welcome to the forum!
Each time you repeat steps 1-4 increase the number of sts immediately before the turn. In steps 1 and 3 these are given as 2sts: “…M1L, k2. Turn.” or “…M1L, p2. Turn.”

When you repeat the rows, work k4 then turn or p4 then turn. That’s 2sts after the last turn. On the next repeat, work k7, turn or p7 turn. That’s 3 sts after the last turn.

Ah, that clarifies it! Thank you so much for your help with this. :slight_smile:

Thanks for this I have been having trouble figuring that piece out as well. You definitely made it clear.
Thanks for your help

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