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Flame Stitch Afghan Knitting PatternDesigned by Barbara Breiter Approx 40" wide and 73" long Gauge: 14 sts=4" in pattern stitch with two strands held together Materials: Size 10½ US (6.5 mm) 36" circular needles or longer Caron Simply Soft (or appropriate substitution 100% acrylic 6 ounces/330 yards 6 skeins Fisherman (Color B) 4 skeins Raspberry (Color A) 2 skeins Dark Sage (Color C)  Pattern Stitch (Flame Stitch - Multiple of 4 + 1) Cast on with Color A and purl one row. Row 1 (RS): k1, *sl 3 wyib, k1* rep from * Row 2: P2, *sl 1 wyif, p3* rep from *, end sl 1 p2 Row 3: knit Row 4: purl Rep these 4 rows. Note: Afghan is worked with two strands of yarn throughout. Color sequence: Work 4 rows of Pattern Stitch with Color A, B, A, B, C, B With A, CO 139 sts and work in Pattern Stitch, slipping the first st and knitting the last st of every row. Cont until 73 inches or desired length. BO. If desired work one round of single crochet around edge with Color B. ©Barbara Breiter. This design may not be reproduced in any manner without the expressed written consent of the author. See Abbreviations and the Glossary for help. Also see Knit A Bit, for patterns by Barbara Breiter |