This video knitting tutorial will help you learn how to knit the false flame stitch. This stitch creates an interesting multi-colored pattern. The false flame stitch would be great for afghans, baby blankets, and hats!
Color A: P2, *p1 wrapping yarn twice, p3; rep from *, end last rep p2.
Row 4
Color B: K2, *sl 1 wyib dropping extra wrap, k1, insert needle into next st 2 rows below and draw through a loop loosely; knit next st and pass the loop over the st just knitted; k1; rep from *, end sl 1 wyib, k2.
Row 5
Color B: P2, *sl 1 wyif, p3; rep from *, end sl 1 wyif, p2.
Row 6
Color B: Knit.
Row 7
Color B: P2, *p1 wrapping yarn twice, p3; rep from *, end last rep p2.
Row 8
Color A: K2, *sl 1 wyib dropping extra wrap, k1, insert needle into next st 2 rows below and draw through a loop loosely; knit next st and pass the loop over the st just knitted; k1; rep from *, end sl 1 wyib, k2.
Row 9
Color A: P2, *sl 1 wyif, p3; rep from *, end sl 1 wyif, p2.
Row 10
Color A: Knit.
Row 11
Color A: P2, *p1 wrapping yarn twice, p3; rep from *, end last rep p2.
Repeat rows 4-11 until you have reached your desired length.
Stitch Pattern Swatch Photos
Example of the False Flame Stitch. Right Side (Click for Larger Image)
Example of the False Flame Stitch. Wrong Side (Click for Larger Image)