“BBL” means the loop behind the back loop. For soft worsted use 2 strands of yarn; for regular worsted use 1 strand. Mark first and last stitch of each row, moving markers up as you go. Leaving long tail for sewing, ch 15. Ch1, turn, ss across. Ch1, turn, ss across. Rep for a total of 108 rows, 54 ribs for soft worsted, or 124 rows, 62 ribs for regular worsted. Thread tail onto tapestry needle and sew ends of ribbed strip together to form band. Working on row edges, ch1, ss in same spot and in ea spot between the ridges, around. Mark last st. (54 or 62 sts) Do not join; continue in the round. Ch1, hdcBBL around. Do not ch1, hdcBBL around until piece measures 6 inches from beginning where work joins edge of band, 12 to 14 rows. Begin decrease rounds: hdcBBL2tog every 4th st for first round, then hdcBBL2tog every 3rd st around until spiral has decreased to a small hole. SsBL2tog until hole is nearly closed. Cut yarn. Stitch hole closed. Weave in ends.