With one strand worsted weight yarn on size 6,7 or 8 needles cast on 72 stitches.
Knit 46 rows (23 ridges)
Shaping:
Knit 7, K2 together across row
Knit one row
Knit 6, K2 together across row
Knit one row
Knit 5, K2 together across row
Knit one row
Knit 4, K2 together across row
Knit one row
Knit 3, K2 together across row
Knit one row
Knit 2, K2 together across row
Knit one row
Knit 1, K2 together across row
Knit one row
Knit 2 together across row
Knit one row-break off yarn, draw yarn through stitches on needle and pull tight and secure with a stitch. Sew seam together with mattress stitch. Add pom pom if desired.
