Knit decreasing 8 sts. Next 2 dec. 7 sts in round. Knit, dec 7 sts. Knit 1 round.
Thread end through remaining sts.
Draw up and fasten securely on wrong side of work, being careful not to make a ridge or bump. With No. 9 needles cast on 148 sts. DO NOT knit into back of cast on sts. Next round Knit, dec. Pin into shape.