Cast on 90, (100, 110) 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) until total length is 6½(7, 7½ ) inches, ending at the marker. On the next round, begin decreasing as follows:

Round 1: (knit 8, k2tog) repeat around.
Round 2: (knit 7, k2tog) repeat around.
Round 3: (knit 6, k2tog) repeat around.
Round 4: (knit 5, k2tog) repeat around.

Round 5: (knit 4, k2tog) repeat around.
Round 6: (knit 3, k2tog) repeat around.
Round 7: (knit 2, k2tog) repeat around.
Round 8: (knit 1, k2tog) repeat around.
Round 9: (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.