Includes a built-in border of 2 sts on each side. If knit without edges, adjust cast-on multiple (7), and work Rows 6 and 8 as P3, k1, p6, k1, repeat from , p3. To avoid starting Row 5 with a yo, it can be worked as *k1, yo, k4, ssk, repeat from * . Purl one foundation row before starting pattern, and end work with Row 1. Bind off loosely and block.
Shown with a cast-on count of 25 stitches.