clarification of knit pattern instructions

[mkcoyne]

Good afternoon:

I am knitting a baby cardigan and I think I misunderstand the pattern instructions.

Row 4 has me place 5 stitches at beginning and last 5 on safety pins for buttonhole band. Does that mean that I don't work those stitches any longer until I get to the instructions for the "BUTTONHOLE BAND"?

Any suggestions are appreciated.

Thank you.

Mary

[salmonmac]

Hi and welcome to Knitting Help!
If it's the last 5sts on the left front and the first 5sts on the right front when you knit across the right side row, then yes, that's the button and buttonhole bands. If you read the pattern to the end you'll probably find directions for those sets of 5sts. For now, just leave them on the holders.
Can you link to the pattern or give us the pattern name?