Last night, I found my copy of the real 6 to 24 pointer and, using just the picture, I came up with my own version of the start of this pattern.
As I did each step, I took pictures so I could show how it progresses.
I managed to work the centre star without breaking the yarn then started on my second colour.
After a few rows, I realised that there needs to be more increases, rather than just in the points as with a normal RR pattern.
I kept going, to see what would happen and added the next layer of new points and worked another row.
The centre of the star is starting to puff up because I am not increasing enough stitches on each side of the points.
It could have something to do with the fact that I am working in SCs so tonight, I will try again and see if I can work it out in DCs.
I see that in the pattern, they increase on the sides of the peaks and valleys but I was trying to avoid that because it makes them look more rounded.
I will add the pictures when I have loaded them onto Photobucket.
I think it is very interesting how something can look quite easy but really be quite complicated.
It is no wonder people have had trouble with the pattern over the years.
That is why I have the pattern, because someone needed help trying to make it sit flat.
It has to be possible to make such an afghan because we can see the pictures of completed ones.
Have fun.
Colleen
Here is a link to the first part and you should be able to see the rest from there.
http://s20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...t=100_0847.jpg
http://s20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...h_100_0851.jpg
This is as far as I have gone so far.