Row 1: P 2, * yo, K 4, sl 1, K 2 tog, psso, K 4, yo, P 2.
Row 2: and all even rows: K 2, P 11, K 2.
Row 3: P 2, K 1, yo, K 3, sl 1, K 2 tog, psso, K 3, yo, K 1, P 2.
Row 5: P 2, K 2, yo, K 2, sl 1, K 2 tog, psso, K 2, yo, K 2, P 2.
Row 7: P 2, K 3, yo, K 1, sl 1, K 2 tog, psso, K 1, yo, K 3, P 2.
Row 9: P 2, K 4, yo, sl 1, K 2 tog, psso, yo, K 4, P 2.
Row 10: Repeat Row 2.
Repeat these 10 rows for pattern stitch.
Note: When working K 1, P 1 ribbing, always work in BACK of each K st.
BACK: Using No. 3 needles, cast on 86 (92-98-104) sts. K 1, P 1 ribbing for 2 (2-2½-2½) inches. Change to No. 5 needles and work in stockinette st, inc 1 st each end of needle every ½ inch 10 times. Work even on 106 (112-118-124) sts until piece measures 8½ (8½-9-9) inches, ending with a P row. Break off and sl sts onto a holder.