Puff Stitch Pattern

Row 1 (WS): Before st marked with split ring marker, M1 P-wise, P1 in marked stitch, then after marked stitch M1 P-wise. 3 sts.

Row 9: Transfer sts one by one to RH needle, dropping extra wraps, leaving a total of 12 elongated sts. Place all 12 sts back on LH needle, and, using MC, P12 sts tog. P1. Transfer 3 sts back from RH needle to LH needle, and P3tog in MC. This reduces strain on these sts in order to tidy the appearance of the fabric. Remove split ring marker. 1 st.