what ARE they talking about--lion brand free pattern

[shelbyro]

I need HELP with this crochet vest pattern from lion brand:

 

chenille vest

 

I understand the rows that make the starburst pattern, but what I don't understand is the instructions for the "yoke":

 

Row 1 Ch 1, make corner of [2 sc in first sc, (ch 3, 2 sc in next sc) twice], ch 6, skip 3 sc, make corner of [2 sc in next sc, (ch 3, 2 sc in next sc) twice], ch 6, skip 3 sc, sc in next 2 sc, ch 6, skip 3 sc, make corner of [2 sc in next sc, (ch 3, 2 sc in next sc) twice], ch 6, skip 3 sc, make corner of [2 sc in next sc, ch 3, 2 sc in next sc, ch 3, 2 sc in last sc]. Turn. Mark 2 center sc of each corner.

 

Row 2 Ch 3, skip first sc, dc in 2nd sc, [ch 2, sc in next arch, ch 2, dc in next 2 sc] across. Turn.

 

Row 3 Ch 3, skip first dc, dc in 2nd dc, [ch 3, slip st in next sc, ch 3, dc in next 2 dc] across, place last dc in top of t-ch. Turn.

 

Row 4 Ch 1, *(sc in first/next 2 dc, ch 4) to marked 2-st corner, 3 sc in each of next 2 dc, ch 4; repeat from * 3 times more, (sc in next 2 dc, ch 4) to last dc and t-ch, end with sc in last dc, sc in top of t-ch. Turn.

 

Row 5 Ch 1, sc in first 2 sc, *(ch 6, sc in next 2 sc) to marked 2-st corner, (ch 3, sc in next 2 sc) twice; repeat from * 3 times more, (ch 6, sc in next 2 sc) to end. Turn.

 

What corners? What ARE they talking about? Can anyone rewrite these 5 rows for me so they make sense? I cannot tell what I am supposed to be repeating, what to do with these so-called corners, etc. :mad

 

TIA!!!!

[MarvieN]

Well without actually making the pattern I can't be sure, but here's what my thoughts are.

 

Row one is where you make the corners,

 

"Row 1 Ch 1, make corner of [2 sc in first sc, (ch 3, 2 sc in next sc) twice], ch 6, skip 3 sc, make corner of [2 sc in next sc, (ch 3, 2 sc in next sc) twice], ch 6, skip 3 sc, sc in next 2 sc, ch 6, skip 3 sc, make corner of [2 sc in next sc, (ch 3, 2 sc in next sc) twice], ch 6, skip 3 sc, make corner of [2 sc in next sc, ch 3, 2 sc in next sc, ch 3, 2 sc in last sc]. Turn. Mark 2 center sc of each corner."

 

Did you mark the 2 center sc of each corner like the pattern says? The corner being... " make corner of [2 sc in first sc, (ch 3, 2 sc in next sc) twice]," .... which basically means 2 sc in first sc, ch 3, 2 sc in next sc,THIS is where your marker goes, 2 sc in next sc, ch 3, 2 sc in next sc then continue on with ch 6, skip 3, then make another corner... etc. as the rest of the row goes.

 

Sorry, that's about all I can figure out at the moment. Don't know if it's even a bit of help or just managed to confuse ya more lol. Hope someone can help!

 

Marvie

[shelbyro]

Thanks Marvie, that helps some!

 

I did mark the corners (after using your directions), but I am still confused as to what they mean by "corners"? Are these corners going to be the points of the shoulders? Why are there 4? I feel like a dolt!

 

Does anyone else have a thought about this baffling pattern?

[noricum]

The "corners" are the places where increases are made... the lines through these locations will run diagonally from the neck to under the arm, one in front, and one behind each arm.

 

[shelbyro]

ooooooooooooooh. Thank you so much for explaining that! I will try this vest again now, and see how far I get.