Help with pattern

[*~Member~*]

I found a pattern after 2 days of looking
http://www.knit1mag.com/patterns/200...yofthedead.pdf

I want to make the medium doll BUT I'm shite at patterns. Can someone help me and put it in easier terms for me.

■ Make 2 pieces, embroider one (front). With Buttercup, cast on 4 sts for top of head. Inc at the end of every other row until you reach 14 sts. Row 11 Dec every other row,
until you reach 6 sts. Row 21 Knit across. Row 22–23 Cast on 12 sts each row. Row 24 Inc 1 st at each end. Row 25– 28 Knit. Row 29 Dec 1 st at each end. Row 30–31 Cast
off 12 sts each row. Row 32–33 Knit. Row 34, 36, 38, 40 Inc 1 st at each end. Work next 5 rows in St st. Row 46 Split into two legs. Row 47–62 Inc 1 st on outside of leg, dec
1 st on inseam. Row 63 Dec 1 st on each side. Row 64 Bind off.

I'm new to knitting. Is there any hope for me to understand this? All I've ever made are baby booties, 3 hats, and a blanket

[utopia760]

what exactly dont you know? i think if you are still sort of a beginner you need to just take it step by step dont read it all just go. its really not that hard it just reads a bit busy

[*~Member~*]

When you cast on and knit and inc at the end of every other row. Am I supposed to be stockinette stitch or garter? Later it TELLS me to work in Stockinette. but what do I do at the head?

[utopia760]

the whole things should be in st stitch (in the gauge area it tells you this)

any other questions?

[*~Member~*]

Originally Posted by utopia760

the whole things should be in st stitch (in the gauge area it tells you this)

any other questions?

TY! I missed that

I'm going to attempt it. I doubt I'll get it, but we'll see lol. I've dug out my knitting stuff

[utopia760]

just want you to know i signed your petition im very sorry for your loss. i know it must be difficult. though i did not lose a child i lost my brother 4 years ago and we still struggle with just the reality of it.

i wish you the best in your life and try to be strong

[*~Member~*]

Thank you for the condolences and well wishes.

I have one more quick pattern question. After you cast on when do you begin the increase? Do you knit a row and then knit another and the do the increase?

[flapjack]

I would cast on and do the first row in purl, then do the increases in the second row, which is your first knit row.

[*~Member~*]

ty helen

[*~Member~*]

ok me with one final question

Row 46 Split into two legs. Row 47–62 Inc 1 st on outside of leg, dec
1 st on inseam. Row 63 Dec 1 st on each side. Row 64 Bind off.

HOW would I do this?

[JustJamie]

They listed specific instructions in the directions for the small doll.

Divide into two legs as foll: K5, join 2nd ball of yarn and k5. Cont working both
sides at once with separate yarns as foll: Row 32 Inc 1 p st, work to last 2 sts on first half, p2tog; on 2nd half, p2tog, work to last st, inc 1 p st in last st

It's basically the same technique as 2-at-a-time sleeves or magic loop.

[flapjack]

Yup- but by the time you get there, you'll be feeling a lot more confident.