what is "begin at lower edge"?

[amandaux]

I'm trying to start a pattern that says: "leave a 40-inch tail of yarn for finishing. Begin at lower edge and cast on 116 stitches"

What does it mean to begin at the lower edge? (and the lower edge of *what* ?)

This is a pattern for a children's cap if that helps.

[lissaplus2]

What does it mean to begin at the lower edge? (and the lower edge of *what* ?)

I would rather look at the pattern before i answer this...but....
It is my assumption that they are telling you that you are starting at the lower edge. Sometimes a pattern will tell you that ...so ill rewrite that instruction for you...

"leave a 40-inch tail of yarn for finishing. cast on 116 stitches to begin the lower edge of the cap"

Hope this helps

Melissa

[amandaux]

Ah yes, that makes sense, so I hope you're right =). Thanks so much!

[suzeeq]

It's mostly for information to let you know you're going to be starting at the bottom of the item rather than at the top.