Needle version of a loom pattern - Chunky Braid Lace Afghan

A few years ago I wrote a loom pattern for this afghan.  I've gotten many comments about it and since I learned to needle knit I've meant to write the needle version, but never got around to doing it.  The other day I received an email from a knitter who loved my afghan and wanted to try it; she was a needle knitter and had never used a loom before.  I explained where she could get the loom, and gave her some links to show her how to get started, but also explained the loom is kind of pricey and didn't recommend buying one unless she was sure she liked loom knitting.  So that's what finally made me write the needle version.

When I wrote the original pattern, I didn't know the stitch had a name.  I realize now it's called the ladder stitch.  So call it Chunky braid Lace, call it Ladder lace, it's all the same. 

Chunky Braid Lace/Ladder Lace Afghan (needle version)
With color A, cast on 195 stitches on a size 7 30" or larger circular needle

Garter Stitch section
2 rows in Color A
2 rows in color B
2 rows in color C

Switch to size 8 needle for chunky braid/ladder sections
Chunky Braid/Ladder section
Row 1: sl1, k3, *k1, yo,sk2p, yo (repeat to the last 3 stitches) k3
Row 2: sl1, k3, purl to last 3, k3
repeat these 2 rows 10 times, ending with row 2

Switch to size 7 for garter stitch sections
Garter Stitch section
2 rows in color B
2 rows in color C
2 rows in color A

Chunky braid/ladder section again in color B

Garter Stitch section
2 rows in color C
2 rows in color A
2 rows in color B

Chunky braid/ladder section again in color C

Repeat until desired lenght, ending with Garter Stitch section, bind off.

This pattern can be modified to any size, it's a multiple of 4 plus how ever many stitches you want for the side borders. I also recommend carrying your unused yarn up the side to avoid all the weaving in.