With same hook as vest ch 88, work same as back for 8 rows. NEXT ROW: Ch
5, trc in same space, * 1 trc, ch 1, 1 trc (trc shell) in next shell,
trc shell in center d c of next group, repeat from * across ending to
correspond, ch 1, turn. NEXT ROW: Work 1 s c in each shell and in space
between each shell, ch 1, turn. NEXT 2 ROWS: Dec in 1st 2 sts (to dec:
insert hook in st, pull loop through, insert in next st, pull loop
through, yo and work off all loops at one time), * dec in next 2 sts,
repeat from * across row, cut yarn leaving a length. Thread yarn into
blunt needle, draw all sts at top tog, fasten securely; sew side seam.
EDGE: Attach yarn at seam, work 1 s c in same space, then work 5 s c
over each ch and 1 s c at base of each shell, do not join or turn this
or following rounds, place a marker at beg of each round. NEXT 3 ROUNDS:
1 s c in each st, join at end of last round, cut yarn. BOW: Ch 40, sl st
in each st, cut yarn. Tie in bow and attach to top of tam.