False Flame Stitch

About this Stitch Pattern


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!

[VIDEO] Stitch Pattern Tutorial


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Techniques Used In This Stitch Pattern


Stitch Pattern Details


Skill Level

Easy

Row Count

4

Stitch Repeat

Multiple of 4 sts +1. Colors A and B.

Stitch Pattern Instructions


Cast On: Multiple of 4 sts +1. Colors A and B.

  1. Prep 1

    (Wrong Side) Color A: Purl.

  2. Prep 2

    Color A: Knit.

  3. Prep 3

    Color A: P2, *p1 wrapping yarn twice, p3; rep from *, end last rep p2.

  4. 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.

  5. Row 5

    Color B: P2, *sl 1 wyif, p3; rep from *, end sl 1 wyif, p2.

  6. Row 6

    Color B: Knit.

  7. Row 7

    Color B: P2, *p1 wrapping yarn twice, p3; rep from *, end last rep p2.

  8. 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.

  9. Row 9

    Color A: P2, *sl 1 wyif, p3; rep from *, end sl 1 wyif, p2.

  10. Row 10

    Color A: Knit.

  11. 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.

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