My method:
CO 100 sts via German twisted method using US 8 needles.
Work 2” of 2x2 rib, then knit 4” of stockinette.
PM every 25 sts, k2tog after each marker on next round (96 sts remain).
Knit next round while placing additional markers so there are markers every 12 sts.
Next round, k2tog after each marker.
Next round knit.
Decrease every other round while decreasing needle sizes every few rounds until 8 sts remain.
Cinch hole closed.