for in the round with an EVEN number of stitches

round 1 - knit
round 2 purl 1, slip 1 w/yarn in front; repeat around
round 3 knit
round 4 slip 1 w/ yarn in front, p1
repeat the four rounds

with an ODD number of stitches

round 1: knit
round 2: purl 1, slip 1 w/yarn in front; repeat around, you will end with a additional p1
round 3 knit
round 4 slip 1 w/yif p1; repeat around - end with an additional slip 1

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