Pattern help for Rowan Cutie Pie

Hello! I am a fairly new knitter and struggling to understand a step of the Rowan Cutie Pie baby jumper. I am doing the front left so decreasing at neck edge and increasing at edge for sleeves. I currently have 34 stitches for the second size but unsure how to follow the next instructions to finish with 53 stitches. I have attached a cropped pic of part I am confused with.

I would really appreciate any assistance!!!

Thank you!

Welcome to the forum!

These directions are often confusing. If you call the next row, row 1 then you will increase at the sleeve edge on rows 1,3,5 and 7. The cast ons will total 23sts. (5x3) + 8=23
At the same time, decrease one stitch at the front neck on rows 1,3,5 and 7. (-4)
That will take you from 34 to 53sts.

Continue with the next direction and dec at the front neck edge on rows 9,11,13,15,17,19 and 21 and then on rows 25 and 29, That’ll be 9sts decreased taking you to 44sts.

It’s a sweet pattern. Thank you for telling us about it.

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Thank you so much for taking the time to assist! Your response is extremely helpful.

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