baby hat "frilly top and tootsies" need pattern help

[mathmomknits]

I downloaded the free "Frilly Top and Tootsies" pattern that uses baby jacquard apple blossom yarn. Looking over the hat pattern, I'm confused about the even-number row instructions for the top shaping on the hat. The instructions say to continue even in pattern for the even rows. I'm wondering, though, where the purl rows come in. THe previously defined pattern (rows 1 - 12) showed some of the ODD rows (7, 9, 11) as Purl, and all the even rows knit. But in the top shaping, all the odd rows are knit decrease rows. HELP? Thanks!

[Ewezer]

I downloaded the free "Frilly Top and Tootsies" pattern that uses baby jacquard apple blossom yarn. Looking over the hat pattern, I'm confused about the even-number row instructions for the top shaping on the hat. The instructions say to continue even in pattern for the even rows. I'm wondering, though, where the purl rows come in. THe previously defined pattern (rows 1 - 12) showed some of the ODD rows (7, 9, 11) as Purl, and all the even rows knit. But in the top shaping, all the odd rows are knit decrease rows. HELP? Thanks!

Yes it changes. What size are you knitting ? You have to stick to the 12 rows of the pattern keeping the same pattern repeat while you are decreasing. Therefore
some of the even rows now become purl rows.

[Shandeh]

You will get your best help by contacting Bernat Customer Support.
inquire@bernat.com
They have access to the pattern designer.

My personal advice is to just dive in and work on it. Most patterns make more sense when you have the stitches in your hands.

[mathmomknits]

I downloaded the free "Frilly Top and Tootsies" pattern that uses baby jacquard apple blossom yarn. Looking over the hat pattern, I'm confused about the even-number row instructions for the top shaping on the hat. The instructions say to continue even in pattern for the even rows. I'm wondering, though, where the purl rows come in. THe previously defined pattern (rows 1 - 12) showed some of the ODD rows (7, 9, 11) as Purl, and all the even rows knit. But in the top shaping, all the odd rows are knit decrease rows. HELP? Thanks!

Yes it changes. What size are you knitting ? You have to stick to the 12 rows of the pattern keeping the same pattern repeat while you are decreasing. Therefore
some of the even rows now become purl rows.

I'm making the smaller size - 3-6 months. OK - so after the 12 rows of pattern, it says to knit round 1 again once. So that means when i knit row 1 of the top shaping, that is actually row 2 of the pattern? If so, I think I get it now! Thanks.

[Ewezer]

I downloaded the free "Frilly Top and Tootsies" pattern that uses baby jacquard apple blossom yarn. Looking over the hat pattern, I'm confused about the even-number row instructions for the top shaping on the hat. The instructions say to continue even in pattern for the even rows. I'm wondering, though, where the purl rows come in. THe previously defined pattern (rows 1 - 12) showed some of the ODD rows (7, 9, 11) as Purl, and all the even rows knit. But in the top shaping, all the odd rows are knit decrease rows. HELP? Thanks!

Yes it changes. What size are you knitting ? You have to stick to the 12 rows of the pattern keeping the same pattern repeat while you are decreasing. Therefore
some of the even rows now become purl rows.

I'm making the smaller size - 3-6 months. OK - so after the 12 rows of pattern, it says to knit round 1 again once. So that means when i knit row 1 of the top shaping, that is actually row 2 of the pattern? If so, I think I get it now! Thanks.

Exactly

[Ewezer]

Be sure to post a photo when you've finished

[mathmomknits]

You will get your best help by contacting Bernat Customer Support.
inquire@bernat.com
They have access to the pattern designer.

My personal advice is to just dive in and work on it. Most patterns make more sense when you have the stitches in your hands.

thanks - will do.

[mathmomknits]

I finished the hat and booties! Thanks to all for their help

[Shandeh]

Sweet!

[Ewezer]

OH HOW CUTE! You did a great job. Glad you posted a photo of your finished work. I love them and think I'll give that pattern a try.