Starting at tip of point cast on 2 sts.

Row 1: K in front and in back of first st (one st increased), k next st.

Row 2: Inc 1 st in first st, k to end of row. Repeat last row until there are 38 sts on needle. Work even in garter st (k each row) until total length from point if 5 inches.

Loop Opening:

Row 1: * K 1, slip next st onto a stitch holder. Repeat from * across. There are 19 sts on stitch holder and 19 sts on needle.

Row 2: P 1, * k 1, p 1. Repeat from * across.

Row 3: K 1, * p 1, k 1. Repeat from * across. Repeat last 2 rows alternately until 23 rows have been completed. Place these sts on a spare needle to be worked later. Pick up the sts from first stitch holder and work in ribbing as before for 23 rows.

Next Row: * K 1 from spare needle, k 1 from sts in work. Repeat from * across. Now work in garter st across these 38 sts for 12 1/2 inches. Work 2nd loop as before. Work in garter st as before.

To Shape Point:

Row 1: K 1, k 2 tog, k remaining sts. Repeat first row until 2 sts remain. Bind off. Press lightly.