Inability to read patterns

I have an inability to read instructions . . . had to rip out my Star Crossed Slouchy Beret because i didn't read the decreasing instructions right.  I could have ripped back to start over but I am not very good at that. Oh well I will try it again another time.  Can't wait to start something new now that I am running low on projects.  Only 4 on the needles right now!!!!  Maybe I will try a vest for my cousins new baby boy!