Pattern Help

[Faye Thomas Sowers]

Hi all. I just signed up as a member. So glad I found you.

 

I have a question about a pattern I am working on.

 

The pattern comes from a book by Leisure Arts called "Afghans for all seasons"

 

I am trying to do the pattern for COUNTRY BLOCKS.

 

Row 2 states: Ch 4, turn, * dc in next dc, (dc in next ch-1 sp, dc in next dc) 3 times, ch 1; repeat from *

 

My question is: What comes FIRST? The star * or the ( )

Also where it states 3 times, i am very confused. Does that mean 3 in 1 space?

 

I hope this makes sense.

 

Thanks in advance for any help given.

 

Faye

[Tampa Doll]

Actually what you do is repeat from the star, and in that repeat you do the stuff between the () 3 times.  so this is how the first time will look, then you will repeat it.

 

Chr turn *dc in next dc, dc in next ch1 sp, dc in next dc,- dc in next ch1 sp dc in next dc,- dc in next ch1 sp dc in next dc.

 

So you will repeat from the * to the end.

[Granny Square]

Row 2 states: Ch 4, turn, * dc in next dc, (dc in next ch-1 sp, dc in next dc) 3 times, ch 1; repeat from *

 

means

 

Ch 4, turn

*dc in next dc, 

dc in next ch-1 sp, dc in next dc 

dc in next ch-1 sp, dc in next dc 

dc in next ch-1 sp, dc in next dc 

ch 1 

 

Then, you repeat the part in red, however many times you need to

 

Here's a useful link on how to read patterns and their punctuation--see page 3

http://media.craftyarncouncil.com/files/s_and_g.pdf

[Faye Thomas Sowers]

Oh my gosh....thank you, thank you. I never would have gotten this right.

 

You gals are the best.

[RoseRed]

This is an awesome article that you may find helpful:

http://www.craftyarncouncil.com/tip_crochet.html

[Faye Thomas Sowers]

Okay ladies, I need help here:

 

Row 2 states: Ch 4, turn, * dc in next dc, (dc in next ch-1 sp, dc in next dc) 3 times, ch 1; repeat from *

 

Does this mean, do 3 in one stitch? 

 

Thanks

[Faye Thomas Sowers]

I think I figured it out.