AK Scott,

I should have said that the part from "near the garter" is from above the garter and is folded down over the garter as well. I put the hose on, pull them up, and put on the garter. I then take the bit near the garter and fold it over the garter. Next is the part with the pattern. I sometimes have to adjust the first fold because I do not always get two equal folds. This way I get the whole pattern.

Also, I lived in Alaska for 14 years myself. I was stationed at Ft Richardson until I retired from the Army in October 2009. I actually lived in Palmer, though. I have been to Fairbanks; unfortunately I was just passing through while traveling with the Army.