Sandra, I don't have my knitting needles with me at work (okay, I do, but there's a pair of socks on them and no waste yarn to play with), and I haven't actually tried the pattern, but what you posted is the way I think it is. The only other possibility I can think of is that they want you to just knit on the 10 stitches for two rounds before increasing to 20 stitches (in which case row 5 would be as it is in the original pattern and they just left out to knit rows 3 and 4 on 10 stitches). But you'll have to try it to see if that makes the piece buckle.

Thanks, Donna....I think we're right about this..jumping from 10 to 20 stitches seems like it'd make a 'ripply' round...I may not try it for a while, but will let you know if and when I do....and, you do the same, please.

Tonight while I'm watching TV, I will have to give this a try, because I am curious. I'll let you know.

Hi Donna and Sandra
I have been reading your posts and if either of you figure it out could you let me know for I have spent the last three days trying two different patterns for a round blanket and can't get either to work. I have had allot of help from another knitter who has been so nice but doesn't seem to be working. I will keep trying and will keep you posted! My email is Streck55@roadrunner.com Have a great night, Patti

Alright, I sat down with my needles and yarn and the pattern works with a variation or two. Also, the wording is a bit odd on the second row, which may be why it isn't working for some of you. I am changing the wording just a bit. See if this helps:

Cast on 5 stitches.

Round 1: Knit around. Place a marker to mark the beginning of the round.

Round 2: Knit into the front and back of each stitch around (10 stitches).

Round 3 (and all odd numbered rounds): Knit around.

Round 4: *K1, YO*, repeat between * * around to marker (20 stitches).

Round 6: *K2, YO*, repeat between * * around to marker (30 stitches).

Round 8: *K3, YO*, repeat between * * around to marker (40 stitches).

Round 10: *K4, YO*, repeat between * * around to marker (50 stitches).

And so on, until you've reached the size you wish the blanket to be.

It's really very simple, albeit awkward for the first few rounds. I would like to offer a couple of tips. When I am making something circular, I like to place markers at the beginning of each section (in this case there are 10). I make the beginning of the round a different color or type of marker. Also, once you get to the point that you have a substantial number of stitches on the needles, I suggest you move them around the needles so that you never have a YO at the end of a needle, as you do in the beginning, because it is very easy for this to either slip off the needle accidentally, or you may even think you have made a mistake (because it just looks weird hanging there at the end of the needle) and you slip it off on purpose.

Thanks, Donna...I'm goinna delete all other instructions I've saved, and stick your terrific ones in. I figured if you/I just sat down with some thread and needles, it's become clear what to do. I often have to do that...

I dont knit, but found these instuctions on line and thought that they might be helpful for a visual. Hope this can clarify your instructions.
Good Luck Girls!!

http://www.knitlist.com/00gift/round-baby-blanket.htm

Thanks pandora, but these are the same instructions we think are wrong.....however, a picture is always so helpful, isn't it. I've copied and pasted it for my knitting folder, as I'm really a visual sort of person...I pretty much need to see things as well as read instructions!

Sorry Donna, when I read the instructions it sounded like the one you were doing with pictures. I was trying to help. I am a visual person and sometimes when I see what I am trying to do it is more helpful. I am sure right now you have it figured out. You are so talented!!! Good luck girls!!!