Eyelet pattern: Round 1: k5, [k2tog, yo, k6], repeat to last 3 stitches, k2tog, yo, k1.
Round 2: knit.
Round 3: k4, [k2tog, yo, k2tog, yo, k4], repeat to last 4 stitches, k2tog, yo, k2tog, yo.
Round 4: knit.
Round 5: knit.
Round 6: knit.
Round 7: knit.
Round 8: knit.
Round 9: k1, [k2tog, yo, k6], repeat to last 7 stitches, k2tog, yo, k5.
Round 10: knit.
Round 11: k0, [k2tog, yo, k2tog, yo, k4], repeat to end.
Round 12: knit.
Round 13: knit.
Round 14: knit.
Round 15: knit.
Round 16: knit.

Repeat these 16 rounds to form eyelet pattern. Cast on 96, (104, 112) stitches. Divide them evenly between 3 of the double pointed needles. Place marker, and join being careful not to twist the stitches.

Work in stockinette stitch (knit every round) for 12, (12, 14, 14) rounds then work in eyelet pattern until total length is 6, (6½, 7) inches, ending by working a knit round other than 2 or 10.

On the next round, begin decreasing as follows, beginning with decrease round: 3 (2, 1).
Round 1: (knit 12, k2tog) repeat around.
Round 2: (knit 11, k2tog) repeat around.
Round 3: (knit 10, k2tog) repeat around.
Round 4: (knit 9, k2tog) repeat around.
Round 5: (knit 8, k2tog) repeat around.
Round 6: (knit 7, k2tog) repeat around.
Round 7: (knit 6, k2tog) repeat around.
Round 8: (knit 5, k2tog) repeat around.
Round 9: (knit 4, k2tog) repeat around.
Round 10: (knit 3, k2tog) repeat around.
Round 11: (knit 2, k2tog) repeat around.
Round 12: (knit 1, k2tog) repeat around.
Round 13: (k2tog) repeat around.

Cut the yarn leaving a 12" tail, thread it through the remaining stitches, draw up tightly and secure. Weave in all ends.