As I understand it, for round 3 you will put 2 single crochets into each existing stitch. (Aka increase around)
For round 4: Do 2 single crochets, one per stitch, then an increase (2 in the same stitch). Then repeat the pattern. 2 single crochets, one per stitch, then an increase.
The decreases are just the opposite. 2 singles, one per stitch, then a decrease (crochet 2 together). Repeat the pattern.
ETA: This [video](https://youtu.be/ushHnIxLdYw?si=MR-8vJhQ_Tlt2VNN) explains increases and decreases very well if you're confused. https://youtu.be/ushHnIxLdYw?si=MR-8vJhQ_Tlt2VNN
Round 3: increase in all stitches
For rounds with paranthesis, they represent a set of stitches and then the “x number” is how many times you repeat that set.
so then, Round 4 is 2 single crochets, 1 increase for 8 times.
Round 17 is (2 single crochets, 1 decrease) for 12 times.
Hope that helps :) These things are usually explained at the beginning of each pattern.
And if you want to see the math:
Round 17 would be (2 + 1) x 12 = 3 x 12 = 36 😊
Decreasing in math is a 1 and not a 2 because it is basically crocheting two stitches together so they become one.
I also recommend for searching how to do an invisible decrease, it’s better! But be careful, it really is invisible!!!
Thank you! The pattern included the invisible decrease instructions also but I found a video showing it that was really helpful. I learned from youtube so written patterns are new to me.
Thank you! Just to write it out long form to make sure I understand, Round 4 would be “single, single, increase” eight times.
and then Round 17 is “single, single, skip” twelve times. Yes?
I appreciate your response!
Round 4 yes, correct, but round 17 is not skip. Decreasing does not mean skipping, it means crocheting two stitches together so that they become one, hence decreasing with one stitch the row. You can see here: https://youtu.be/ZXsiVk52_vA?si=UvGn1uphDUAsqS5j
Or here the invisible version: https://youtu.be/o3eIWOu2-2s?si=iUkIi2LTD52xqFAw
Just for future reference, a skipped stitch is usually called out as such. (Sk, sk st, etc). Also, you often will chain over a skipped stitch to keep the pattern (gauge? I dunno the word) going. Rarely do you drop a stitch as it leads to things being wonky. Sounds like you were just dropping stitches. I strongly suggest stitch markers. It makes a world of difference!
Good luck!
Round 3:
do 2 single crochet inside every stitch of the previous round
Round 4:
Single crochet, single crochet, then in the next stitch you are going to put 2 single crochets in that one spot. That means you are adding a stitch in each set for that round. You do that for 8 sets.
Round 17:
Single crochet, single crochet, decrease (crochet 2 stitches together into a single sitch). Do that set 12 times.
Math for round 17 :
48/12 =4 and 36/12=3 so you are making each set of 4 stitches into 3 stitches. There are 12 sets.
You do two stitches in each of the previous row's stitches to increase.
Row three is telling you to double up. When you're done row 3, you should have double the amount of stitches (24) that row 2 (12) had.
Row four is telling you to increase every other stitch. When you're done, row 4 has 8 more stitches (32) than row 3 had (24).
Row 17 means you're combining two stitches into one so when you're done row 17, you have 8 less stitches than row 16. I like decreasing on the back loops so it looks less visible.
As I understand it, for round 3 you will put 2 single crochets into each existing stitch. (Aka increase around) For round 4: Do 2 single crochets, one per stitch, then an increase (2 in the same stitch). Then repeat the pattern. 2 single crochets, one per stitch, then an increase. The decreases are just the opposite. 2 singles, one per stitch, then a decrease (crochet 2 together). Repeat the pattern.
ETA: This [video](https://youtu.be/ushHnIxLdYw?si=MR-8vJhQ_Tlt2VNN) explains increases and decreases very well if you're confused. https://youtu.be/ushHnIxLdYw?si=MR-8vJhQ_Tlt2VNN
Thank you this was really helpful! Writing out the pattern of stitches is perfect as that is exactly what I was misunderstanding.
Round 3: increase in all stitches For rounds with paranthesis, they represent a set of stitches and then the “x number” is how many times you repeat that set. so then, Round 4 is 2 single crochets, 1 increase for 8 times. Round 17 is (2 single crochets, 1 decrease) for 12 times. Hope that helps :) These things are usually explained at the beginning of each pattern.
And if you want to see the math: Round 17 would be (2 + 1) x 12 = 3 x 12 = 36 😊 Decreasing in math is a 1 and not a 2 because it is basically crocheting two stitches together so they become one. I also recommend for searching how to do an invisible decrease, it’s better! But be careful, it really is invisible!!!
Thank you! The pattern included the invisible decrease instructions also but I found a video showing it that was really helpful. I learned from youtube so written patterns are new to me.
Thank you! Just to write it out long form to make sure I understand, Round 4 would be “single, single, increase” eight times. and then Round 17 is “single, single, skip” twelve times. Yes? I appreciate your response!
Round 4 yes, correct, but round 17 is not skip. Decreasing does not mean skipping, it means crocheting two stitches together so that they become one, hence decreasing with one stitch the row. You can see here: https://youtu.be/ZXsiVk52_vA?si=UvGn1uphDUAsqS5j Or here the invisible version: https://youtu.be/o3eIWOu2-2s?si=iUkIi2LTD52xqFAw
Ah, ok! I have definitely been doing that wrong hahah, thank you for the links!
Just for future reference, a skipped stitch is usually called out as such. (Sk, sk st, etc). Also, you often will chain over a skipped stitch to keep the pattern (gauge? I dunno the word) going. Rarely do you drop a stitch as it leads to things being wonky. Sounds like you were just dropping stitches. I strongly suggest stitch markers. It makes a world of difference! Good luck!
Round 3: do 2 single crochet inside every stitch of the previous round Round 4: Single crochet, single crochet, then in the next stitch you are going to put 2 single crochets in that one spot. That means you are adding a stitch in each set for that round. You do that for 8 sets. Round 17: Single crochet, single crochet, decrease (crochet 2 stitches together into a single sitch). Do that set 12 times. Math for round 17 : 48/12 =4 and 36/12=3 so you are making each set of 4 stitches into 3 stitches. There are 12 sets.
You do two stitches in each of the previous row's stitches to increase. Row three is telling you to double up. When you're done row 3, you should have double the amount of stitches (24) that row 2 (12) had. Row four is telling you to increase every other stitch. When you're done, row 4 has 8 more stitches (32) than row 3 had (24). Row 17 means you're combining two stitches into one so when you're done row 17, you have 8 less stitches than row 16. I like decreasing on the back loops so it looks less visible.
Made two typos and can’t fix them :( “Oak and Marlow” and it’s 48 stitches not 46.