What does "work 3 rows even in stockinette" mean?

#1

I am a newbie knitter and I’m making these Baby Bell Bottom Pants in the smallest size and I’m confused. After the increase row of the first leg, it says to work 3 (3, 5, 5, 7) rows even in stockinette stitch.

Well, these aren’t even numbers so how can you work 3 even rows? I’m sure this is so simple and I’m making it difficult by thinking too hard. :slight_smile: Correct me if I’m wrong, but stockinette is simply knit 1 row, purl 1 row, right? That would mean k1 row, p1 row, k last row, right? Does 1 k row and 1 p row make one row together?

I just want to be sure I’ve got it right before proceeding any further. This is my second knitting project, my first being a very simple baby hat. TIA for your help!

Amy
~A Joyful Mommy~

#2

You’re doing three rows, so yes, you would knit 1 row, purl 1 row, knit 1 row. (Assuming you’re doing it flat, i.e. back and forth rather than circular.) The “even” just means you aren’t increasing and aren’t decreasing for those three rows.

#3

Thank you so much. This is what I thought, but I just wanted to be double sure. I am knitting them on circular needles but the work is flat until I begin the upper portion. :yay:

#4

:slight_smile: Have fun with it!