Cupcake help

[EstherM]

I'm pretty new to crocheting, but doing OK. I've finished a whole bunch of one-skein scarves, fat-bottom bags, and a boy beanie. I'm starting the Cupcake this weekend, and don't understand what it means when the instructions say to "work even" on certain rows. Does that mean only work even-numbered stitches? Or only work even-numbered rows in that pattern?

[MOBOGAL]

Hi,

It means keep the same number of stitches (i.e don't decrease or increase).  For example, if the row has 20 stitches, and the next direction says "work even for 5 rows" then those next 5 rows would have 20 stitches just like the first row.  Hope this helps! 

[EstherM]

Thanks so much! I doubt I would have ever figured that out myself.

[Zero Cool]

I had the exact same problem when I was reading an American knitting pattern, I've never seen it used in any of my English patterns. It's so obvious when you realise what it means though - d'oh!

Good luck with the cupcake top, it feels good to start breaking away from scarves & bags and start making clothes

I'm planning to make one of these when I find time/yarn, let us know how it goes and post your FO when you're done!