Help with pattern and diagram

[Linda Maus]

I have tried and tried to figure out the correct multip le but I am having trouble getting row 3 to work out correctly with the given instructions of multiples of 18 plus 2. I am short two stitches if I multiply by 18 X 8 plus 2 for total of 146. It is seeming more likely to use multiple of 36 plus 1. Which represents the entire third row pattern repeat, not just what the diagram says is the 18 stitch repeat, I think..

If anyone would take a look and maybe work up a swatch through row three, I would be over the moon grateful and happy. I have asked for help everywhere I could think of but no response yet.
Thank you so much! !

[Linda Maus]

Didn't look like the diagram and row three upload posted. So just in case here they are. my picot afghan 20033.pdf

[SusansSoulShines]

Didn't look like the diagram and row three upload posted. So just in case here they are. my picot afghan 20033.pdf

I'll try to give it a look at, unless you've moved on and figured it out

[kl1000]

Unfortunately I am not English-speaking. May be I will find something in my language and can explain... not now

[SusansSoulShines]

Unfortunately I am not English-speaking. May be I will find something in my language and can explain... not now

You already do filet, whether you call it that or not, and you probably use diagram patterns too, so if you can follow them you won't need to translate anyway! Your work is amazing Larisa!!

[billiebob]

Okay, I'm not sure what the problem is. Do you have your chain as long as you want and the stitches don't match?

[Linda Maus]

Yes pattern states multiple of 18 plus 2. I did a "swatch "of 18 X 2 plus 2= 38. Which works. But when I do 18 X 8 plus 2 I come up short 2 stitches. I'm thinking that there u s an error in the instructions. Maybe I should try (again ugh!!) Multiple of 36 plus one so that it includes the entire pattern as indicated on row three in diagram. I don't know. Frustrating. I so want to do this though. It is so pretty and interesting.

[Jean Marie]

From what I understand a multiple of 18 plus 2 is 18 chains + 18 chains, etc. as wide as you want it but add 18 each time and then add 2. Let's say I want to chain 18 3 times = 54 chains plus 2 = 56. The plus 2 is so you have enough chains for your project.

[Jean Marie]

Reading Diagrams
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[SusansSoulShines]

Yes pattern states multiple of 18 plus 2. I did a "swatch "of 18 X 2 plus 2= 38. Which works. But when I do 18 X 8 plus 2 I come up short 2 stitches. I'm thinking that there u s an error in the instructions. Maybe I should try (again ugh!!) Multiple of 36 plus one so that it includes the entire pattern as indicated on row three in diagram. I don't know. Frustrating. I so want to do this though. It is so pretty and interesting.

Heck, just add 2 more stitches and at least see if it works... sometimes you have to do what you must, and you might come across an error in the row or something which will tell you what was wrong!

If you do have extra chains after a very long 1st row, don't undo your work (ie don't frog it), just hide the extra chains if it's less than 4-5 or so by weaving them into the work with a tapestry needle if the stitch allows it to be hidden well. That's a tip I found when I had my blog site up.

Some people also untie the foundation chain starting slip knot, undo or add chains, then re-tie it - which IS tricky, lol, but possible if you're careful.. better than undoing a long row and foundation chain!