Please, help with the pattern

Hi, I’ve bought a beautiful pattern to knit a vest for my husband. I am not new to knitting, however this is the first time when I was not able to figure out the pattern.
Please, help with the pattern. I am happy to share the total pattern if you would be interested.

I think if I will understand the first row, I will figure out the rest.
Many heartful thank you for your help​:pray::pray::pray:!

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Welcome to the forum!
Very good-looking vest. What size are you making?

On the row after the increase row, for the first size, skip the first knit sts and then skip the next (P1,K1). Start the row with the P7 and then the starred repeat.
For the second size, skip the first knit sts and start the row with the (P1,K1) 2 times (in other words, P1,K1,P1,K1) then P9 and then the starred repeat.

Is that the question about the first pattern row or is it something else? Anytime you see a 0 (or -, or x for your size skip over that direction and go on to the next direction.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/398801099/mens-knit-v-neck-sweater-pdf-pullover

Dear Salmonmac, thank you so much for your explanation🙏. I was looking for M. However, it’s good to understand the pattern. I will try. Hopefully I will be able to knit it🙂
You made my day​:hibiscus::heart_eyes:

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Great, you’ve got it!
You’re knitting the M size, the first size?
If something else causes a problem, come right back here. I hope we get to see a photo when you finish.

I highly recommend going through the WHOLE pattern with a highlighter, marking the size you’re working on. Or circle with a pencil. Saves mis-reading something down the line.

It’s good advice. Thank you🙏I like to draw a chart as well.
Thank you very much again🌺