TIE
Work in stripe pattern throughout. With White cast on 1 st, inc 1 st at each end in every other row as follows: at beg of row P 1, K 1 in 1st st; at end of row, K 1, P 1 in last st, until there are 29 sts on needle. Work even for 4 rows. Then work 2 sts tog at beg and end of every 5th row 10 times. Work even until there are 22 White stripes from beg. Continue in stripe pattern inc 1 st at each end in each color stripe (21 sts). Dec 1 st at each end every other row until 1 st remains.
FINISHING: Steam and block. Cut a section of stiffening about 2 inches wide and 12 inches long. Cut a section of lining allowing for seams and long enough to reach under knot. Line other end. Fold tie over and weave sides tog having tie 4 inches wide at widest end.