I finished my increase section. If I’m reading the pattern correctly for an adult small I have 24 stitches on each of my four needles(geesh, is that the same as 4 segments?) anyway, that is a total of 96 stitches.SO if I’m reading the pattern correctly, I just start knitting until I reach 17 inches(Adult small) Do I then begin the decrease? Also it references leaving markers in place for straight section….what markers? At the veining of my straight knit section? Can you hear my newbie frustration?? 
I think this is your pattern. It appears to be top down so you’d knit straight for the needed length after your increases. I think this is the hat that is like two hats and one goes inside the other to make it double thick. Yes? No? It’s a paid pattern so I can’t look at it. Assuming it’s what I think it is the markers for the increases would be the markers for the decreases at the other end. Each dpn would represent a segment. Working on dpn, if you increased at the end of each needle then your decreases would be at the end of each needle when you get to them. I’m not sure what you mean by veining unless it’s the lines made by your increases.
If this makes no sense or is not helpful then someone else will be able to help. You’ll get this.
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Yes, this is the pattern. It does begin at the top and it is like two hats, double thickness. Yes, the increases are at the ends of the dpn.
The pattern reads, leave markers in place for straight section as I’ll need them for the decreases. Will the end of my needles be my markers? And the comment is more for magic loop knitters? Or do I place markers when I begin the straight knitting part so when I’m getting ready to decrease I can match it up.
I mistyped “veining” it should be “beginning”
Yes, the pattern refers to markers and those would be applicable to magic loop or using two circs. You don’t have markers, you didn’t need them. My only concern with no markers is if you need to take the work off the needles and don’t get the stitches back on exactly the same or something else changes which stitches are on which needle. I think you’re good and have nothing to worry about as long as you know where the beginning of round is. You might put a marker (a loop of yarn would work fine) around the bor stitch should you feel you want it marked. Yes, I sensed your frustration and totally understand it. In one way or another we’ve all been there.
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I agree with GG to mark beginning of row stitch with marker, or you could use peace of contrast color yarn and tread it every 5-10 rows as you knit. That way is easy to know where are you and count too. 
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I’m using running thread markers (crochet thread slip knotted onto removable markers) so I have the running thread marking for raglan increases which comes in very handy every time I have to frog because I changed my mind about what I want to do.
Correct me if I am wrong. What I think you are telling me is to mark the row I begin straight knitting with something and then every 5-10 rows.
Thank you very much!
November 14
ZKOhio:
or you could use peace of contrast color
I’m using running thread markers (crochet thread slip knotted onto removable markers) so I have the running thread marking for raglan increases which comes in very handy every time I have to frog because I changed my mind about what I want to do.
You can mark beggining of row stitch with marker or thread than continue knitting straight rows keep marking same BOR stitch every 5 or 10 rows for easier counting. Have fun with your project 
How often you move the marker is up to you. The point is that if you lose the bor somehow you can easily find it again. You can use a marker like this to count how many rows you’ve worked and that can be handy for knowing when to change pattern stitches, say x rows in garter stitch and x rows in knits. You’re working stockinette I think and you’re working by measurements so it’s not so important how often you flip the marking thread/yarn to the other side.
They’re suggesting you mark a vertical line, not a row (although that might also be helpful). At the beginning of the round, lay a piece of thread or yarn between your needles. Knit a round or two or five and then flip the yarn up between your needles and keep knitting. This will give you a clear indicator of where you start and end a round. If your marker yarn is too short, you can keep pulling it up as you go.
I’ve done this on my sweater, to mark the side sesame so I’ll know where to line up the sleeves.
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Thank you all! I have a better feeling of what I am going to do next.
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