Lattice Scarf Pattern Help Needed

#1

I’m trying to get started on this lattice scarf


(free daily pattern)

I’m okay with the 4 rows of garter stitch but when I get to the row one instructions the math isn’t adding up.

If I’ve only CO 18 stitches can I do the following?

K2, (K2tog,yo) 3 times, K1, (K2tog, yo) 3 times, K3

I get to the second set of (K2tog, yo) 3 times and can only do it twice before I run out of anything to knit on the left needle.

Am I not supposed to yo then knit the stitch? Or am I supposed to just yo (without knitting) and start with the K2tog? I think I just answered my own question but would still like your thoughts.

Thanks for your help.

#2

You do not knit a st when doing a YO, just wrap the yarn around the needle and k2tog.

#3

You only do the yo without knitting it and you will end up with exactly 18 sts. You will purl the yo on row 2 and that’s how you’ll get the lacy pattern.