Problems with a pattern. Grrr.

I have tried to make this pattern for two days now but for some reason it just won't come out right.
I am not sure what I'm doing wrong, is there anyone willing to take a look at the pattern and maybe break it down into simpler terms? I suspect part of the problem is that the pattern is from the UK and if I recall US patterns are a bit different.
Or am I wrong? I remember Grams saying something about their pattern abbraviations don't match up with ours.
Any how if anyone out there is willing to lend a hand I'd appreciate it.
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fairy-ring
Thanks and happy holidays!
~C~

This message was edited Dec 24, 2012 4:19 AM