Ohmigosh. I was absolutely certain that I was the only one who had to read then read again, then re-write the entire pattern into "English" and draw pics.
Well, I feel lots better just knowing I'm not alone! You have no idea how many times I have beat myself up over this. And sometimes, I just give it up and look at the picture and make my own pattern directions. I don't make any more mistakes doing that than when I try to follow "their" pattern. At least I know where I'm going. :-D