STRAPS

Work 1 row. Cast off 3 sts at neck edge of next row. Patt 1 row. Dec 1 st at neck edge of next and foll 2 ( 3: 3) alt rows. [8 ( 8: 9) sts] Cont in pattern until work measures 34 ( 38: 42) cm.** Cast off on RS. Work second side reversing shaping.