HELP with pattern

[MaureenA]

I have bought a new pattern for a shawl.  It starts with the following directions...

Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc in same st, * skip 4 sc, 9 dc in next st, skip 4 sc, sc in next st, rep from *

I can crochet, but I have always chained so many....so I am confused it says ch 1, sc in same St, then * meaning I repeat?    Any help would be appreciated, I am really feeling stupid.

thanks

Maureen

[redrosesdz]

Welcome to Crochetville! 

Prior to rnd 1, it should say to either ch # and sc in each chain or fsc #. Fsc is foundation single crochet. It's a combination of the foundation chain and sc in one stitch. You can substitute a chain and row of sc, if it says fsc.

* is a repeat. You repeat sk 4, 9 dc, sk 4, sc until you get to the end. The last stitch is an sc.

[magiccrochetfan]

welcome from me too!  Like Sharon said, there has to be something before this so that you have stitches to skip.  What is the name and designer of the pattern?  

[MaureenA]

it is from Annies Crochet . 

 design says Carico

here is exactly where the pattern starts and what it says:

 

PATTERN STITCH

Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc in same st, * skip 4 sc, 9 dc in next st, skip 4 sc, sc in next st, rep from *, end skip 4 sc, 9 dc in next st, skip 4 sc, sl st in rst sc to join.

[MaureenA]

PS...thanks to both of you for your help.

[magiccrochetfan]

ok, that is describing the stitch pattern that will be used in the shawl.  Read further, it should tell you how to get started on actually making the shawl.  

[MaureenA]

k...will do, appreciate you responding to help me

[magiccrochetfan]

is it this?  https://www.anniescatalog.com/detail.html?prod_id=129060

 

[MaureenA]

yes !

[MaureenA]

you really helped.  I'm so use to just starting at the beginning....but I read down because of your answer and found

PONCHO

Ch 160. Pm and join with a sl st in rst ch. Work in the rnd in sc for 1”. Work even in Pat St until piece measures approximately 15” from beg, end with Rnd 2.

So, I guess that is what you meant...read down!!!  So I am going to try from here...still may need help....so THANKS for helping

[magiccrochetfan]

Right, a lot of times there is explanatory stuff at the very beginning, before the pattern actually starts.

Ask whatever you need to, and we will help if we can   

[redrosesdz]

^ what she said! I'm glad you got it figured out.