CO multiple of 10 + 5. K 5 rows before beginning the stitch pattern. An easy pattern for a baby blanket, shall or scarf, using smooth or textured or multicolored yarn. To knit a swatch, CO 25 stitches, knit 5 rows in garter stitch, then begin working in pattern with desired yarn and needles to determine gauge, and to audition the yarn and needles for this pattern.
MsRead's website: http://classicknits-sharen.blogspot.com/
Shown with a cast-on count of 25 stitches.