quick question....

[bookluvrwriter]

So I'm working on make the HP 3-4 scarf (ravenclaw!) and I want to make it as close to the charmed knits pattern as I can.  Now, I've never actually followed a pattern so I have a few questions about it (I have the book)

what does it mean by single rib?, and what is the slip 1 pwise (purlwise?) p1k1?  I know it means purl 1 knit 1, but do I purl a

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[ioulianpotho]

single rib over an odd number of stitches:
row 1: purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, etc... ending with a purl 1
row 2: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, etc... ending with a knit 1.

(an odd number of stitches results in a more balanced look.)

with a slipped stitch selvedge, you will slip the first stitch of every row as if you were going to purl it. this makes a neat edge.

except on the color change rows, you don't slip the first stitch but rather knit or purl it. this is so the colors of the selvedge will match.

the instructions with the asterisk mean "repeat the instructions beginning at the asterisk". so where it says knit 1, *purl 1, knit 1 and repeat from * to end of row, it means knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, etc to the end of the row.

I think once you get started it will seem clearer! :)

[bookluvrwriter]

Thanks so much for your help!! Could you possible explain the slip stitch though? do you carry it on to the other needle with the new row on it or am I completely wrong? Thanks agian!! I really appreciate it!! :D

[ioulianpotho]

slipping a stitch is just moving the stitch from one needle to the other without knitting or purling it. slipping it purlwise makes it so it doesn't get twisted.
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[bookluvrwriter]

Nevermind, I looked on knitWiki and it gave awesome directions. Guesss I was right in my random guess! Thanks again for your help! I really appreciate it :)

[ioulianpotho]

okay, cool! (I didn't see your post till after mine posted.)

[bookluvrwriter]

thank you anways! Everyone here is totally awesome!! :D