Hi everyone,
I am hoping you can help me with a pattern, I just want to get clarification on my understanding of it.
It is for a baby cardigan, and this part is the back. I have included a picture from the pattern book (Sirdar Early Arrivals - Pattern C) I have empahsised the part of the pattern I need help with, as well as what I believe it means, I just would like someone to tell me I’m right or what it should be if I have misinterpreted it
Back: cast on 63st work in 1x1 rib for 9 rows ending with rs row - all good to this point
this next line is where I need help
Next Row Rib 3, m1, (Rib 8, m1) 7 times I am assuming that I carry on with a ws row Rib 1x1 starting with a pearl, I make 1 stitch (knit wise) Now… do I start the next part with a pearl or a knit for the 8 st in rib and then do I make 1 stitch pearl wise or still knitwise,
my brain is saying that I should perform the following for the row -
p1,k1,p1,m1 then continue
,p1,k1,p1,k1,p1,k1,p1,k1,m1p (7 times)
any help you could provide would be amazing
Thanks
Stuart
This is a great opportunity to begin reading your knitting which basically means recognizing the stitches worked. I believe you’re correct that you want a purl stitch after the first increase. Here’s what to do: Look at the stitches on your needle. If it looks like a purl, purl it. Rib is a pattern where you “knit the knits and purl the purls”. If you see a bump on the side facing you the next stitch is a purl. Just do the same after every increase. Happy knitting. If this doesn’t help someone else will chime in.
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Even though you think you should continue after the m1 with a purl, disregard the m1 and continue with a k1. As GG said, you want to read your knitting and maintain the pattern you’ve established of columns of k1, p1.
These instructions usually occur at the change between the rib and the main pattern stitch so you don’t have to be concerned about a following rib row. Yes, there may be your m1 as a knit stitch next to the succeeding k1 but ultimately, it won’t matter. The next row will likely set up another pattern stitch for the main body.
