Help with this pattern

This pattern says “inc 1 st each end of row every 6th row 3 times - 41 sts. Continue even in Garter st until piece measures 51/2”. Change color and knit 4 rows.

Ok. Does that mean that I will have 18 rows that should measure 51/2"?

This pattern reads like stero instructions. :shrug:

That’s the way that I would interpret it. :smiley:

Nope. The 18 rows will be gradually increasing to get you there.

edit - let me rephrase that. The increases are done over 18 rows, then knit until the whole length is 5½ inches.

sue

oops! You’re right! 18 rows, then knit even to 5 1/2" :doh: