In Row 2, slip 7 sts of the nupp (purlwise) to RN; one by one, pass 6 sts over 1st st on RN; snug the nupp, transfer remaining st to LN and purl it firmly tbl. Work the next stitch snugly as well.
Shown with a cast-on count of 17 stitches.
1 2 3 4 5 Horizontal repeats
1 2 3 4 5 Vertical repeats
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