Looking for help with crocheting a Unicorn

[Nicole Masters]

Good evening,

I am crocheting a Unicorn. I am working on the head.

I am stuck on the first row which reads:

Chain 5 start: ch5, inc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 2, 5 sc in the last ch. (this part I was able to complete). Continue on the other side of the chain base, sc 2, 3sc in the last chain. It's this last part that I can't figure out. When it says continue on the other side do I just turn the work around?

I appreicate any help.

Here is the pattern.

https://jesshuff.com/jazzy-unicorn-free-amigurumi-pattern/

Thank you all.

Nicole

[bgs]

You are working into both sides of your chain to make an oval.

https://www.ehow.com/how_2093630_crochet-basic-oval-shape.html

[Nicole Masters]

Thank you so much for your help.

I really appreciate it.

Nicole

[Nicole Masters]

I'm back and I'm struggling again with the second row.

Row 2: inc, sc 4, *inc* 3 times, sc 4, *inc* 2 times (20)

why is the *inc*  written like this, what does it mean?

I can't tell you how much I appreciate your help.

Thank you.

Nicole

 

[bgs]

Row 2: inc, sc 4, *inc* 3 times, sc 4, *inc* 2 times (20)

pattern is not written in conventionally accepted format

inc means make 2 stitches into one stitch and assuming you make sc

*inc* 3 times is telling you to work whats between the *  * 3 times

 

Row 2 written out longhand:

make 2 sc into first stitch of previous row 

make 1 sc into each of next 4 stitches of previous row

make 2 sc in next stitch of previous row

make 2 sc in next stitch of previous row

make 2 sc in next stitch of previous row

make 1 sc into each of next 4 stitches of previous row

make 2 sc in next stitch of previous row

make 2 sc in next stitch of previous row

 

Adding up stitches made I get 20 stitches made which matches the stitch count (20) given for this row.

We worked into 14 stitches so stitch count for row 1 should be 14.  And to double check a total of 6 increases were made in row 2 so the 6 more stitches added to 14 equals 20.

[Nicole Masters]

Oh my gosh, you are AMAZING!!!

I don't know how to thank you.

I wish I lived near you to learn more from you.

Thank you , thank you, thank you.

Nicole

[bgs]

You are welcome.  Glad I could help.