Happy Sunday everyone:) As promised, here is my pattern for a knitted Autumn English Oak Leaf. This was really an enjoyable pattern to design. They are knitted flat and so quick to knit up:) I think they are perfect for place holders at weddings or functions, lovely to adorn nature tables, for story telling or play or even just a bowl full of these leaves on your dining room table would look wonderful...
Materials Needed:
Yarn in lovely Autumn tones.
Knitting needles.
Wool needle for sewing up.
Double pointed needles.
Abbreviations:
Knit - k
Purl - p
Knit 2 together - k 2 tog
Knit into front and back - knit into f & b (increase)
Pattern:
I knitted these leaves in a handspun Merino yarn with size 4mm needles.
Cast on 3 stitches
Knit 2 rows.
Row 3: Knit in to the front and back of the first stitch, purl 1, knit into the f & b of the last stitch (5 stitches)
Row 4: Knit
Row 5: Knit into f&b of first stitch, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, knit into f & b of last stitch. (7 stitches)
Row 6: Knit.
Row 7: K f & b first stitch, knit 2, purl 1, knit 2, knit into f & b of last stitch. (9 stitches)
Row 8: Knit.
Row 9: Knit 2 tog, knit 2, purl 1, knit 2, knit 2 together. (7 stitches)
Row 10: Knit.
Row 11: Knit 2 together, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, knit 2 together. (5 stitches)
Row 12: Knit.
Row 13: Knit into f&b of first stitch, Knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, knit into f & b of last stitch. (7 stitches)
Row 14: Knit.
Row 15: Knit into f & b of first stitch, knit 2, purl 1, knit 2, knit into f & b of last stitch. ( 9 stitches)
Row 16: Knit.
Row 17: Knit into f & b of first stitch, knit 3, purl 1, knit 3, knit into f & b of last stitch. (11 stitches)
Row 18: Knit.
Row 19: Knit 2 together, knit 3, purl 1, knit 3, knit 2 together. ( 9 stitches)
Row 20: Knit.
Row 21: Knit 2 together, knit 2, purl 1, knit 2, knit 2 together. ( 7 stitches).
Row 22: Knit.
Row 23: Knit into f & b of first stitch, knit 2, purl 1, knit 2, knit into f & b of last stitch. (9 stitches).
Row 24: Knit.
Row 25: Knit into f & b of first stitch, knit 3, purl 1, knit 3, knit into f & b of last stitch. (11 stitches).
Row 26: Knit.
Row 27: Knit into the f & b of first stitch, knit 4, purl 1, knit 4, knit into f & b of last stitch. (13 stitches).
Row 28: Knit.
Row 29: Knit into f & b of first stitch, knit 5, purl 1, knit 5, knit into f & b of last stitch. (15 stitches).
Row 30: Knit.
Row 31: Knit 2 together, knit 5, purl 1, knit 5, knit 2 together. (13 stitches).
Row 32: Knit.
Row 33: Knit 2 together, knit 4, purl 1, knit four, knit 2 together. (11 stitches).
Row 34: Knit 2 together, knit to the last 2 stitches, knit 2 together. (9 stitches).
Row 35: Knit 2 together, knit 2, purl 1, knit 2, knit 2 together. (7 stitches).
Row 36: Knit.
Row 37: Knit into f&b of first stitch, knit 2, purl 1, knit 2, knit into f&b of last stitch. (9 stitches).
Row 38: Knit.
Row 39: Knit 3 stitches, turn work, knit 3 stitches, turn work, knit 2 together, knit 1 stitch, turn work,
knit 2 together. Bind off. Attach yarn to the next stitch on the right side. Knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, turn
work, knit 3, turn work, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, turn work, knit 2 together, knit 1, turn work, knit
2 together. Bind off this section. Attach yarn to next stitch on the right side, knit 3, turn work,
knit 3, turn work, knit 2 together, knit 1, turn work, knit 2 together. Bind off.
Leaf Stem:
With double pointed needles, pick up 2 stitches at the base of your leaf and knit an I-Cord.
Sew in all your ends, and you have a beautiful Oak Leaf:)
Enjoy!
Please note, this pattern is for personal use only, and not for resale, items knitted from this pattern may not be sold for commercial purposes, thank you.
Truly awesome, I've been looking for a leaf pattern like this. Nicely done and thanks for sharing it with us~!
ReplyDeleteLovely. Thank you for this pattern!
ReplyDeleteHow awesome of you to share this pattern. It's beautiful! Thank you.
ReplyDeleteOh I love these! Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE these leaves! Perfect for the little wayward balls of yarn rolling around the house.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
~carrie~
ahhh, miss the big oak trees in our old neighborhood, far away. Have to knit some of these!
ReplyDeleteYou are a genius with these patterns - keep them coming, I love each and every one!!
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful! Thanks for sharing the pattern.
ReplyDeleteVery Pretty!
ReplyDeleteI love these, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThe leaves are some of my favorites! And much less likely to crumble all over the floor than the usual kind.
ReplyDeleteThey'll make great place cards or table accents too. Another great pattern!
Lovely little pattern, I'm excited to try it!
ReplyDeleteHi Linda,
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic pattern. I have one on the needles now. Thanks for another wonderful pattern.
These are adorable, Linda! Thanks for sharing the pattern. :)
ReplyDeleteoff to knit some right now
ReplyDeletefound this through ravelry
I'll post pictures of my finished leaves.
love your site
Hi Linda-
ReplyDeleteI just made an oak leaf with your pattern and just wanted to point out that row 9 had a small mistake.
It should read
k2tog,k2,purl 1,knit 2, k2tog.
(you just forgot the knit 2)
thanks for sharing your pattern
Dear Mother of Squirrel,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for letting me know. I have corrected the error:)
Take care.
Linda
I love these LInda. Love Love Love them. You are such a generous soul.
ReplyDeleteLove this! Thanks for sharing such a great pattern! Just made one!
ReplyDeleteYou are the best! I love your knitting patterns and you are showing me that knitting is more than just hats.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty leaves. Thanks so much for sharing your pattern and lovely photos.
ReplyDeleteHello Linda, I have just found your wonderful blog, you are so very creative and have fabulous designs. These autumn leaves are so sweet!
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely weekend. xxx
I love your patterns. Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteGreat little treat! But, I'm a little worried. The leaves look . . . ummm . . . addicting!!! :) I'm sure you can't make just one, you need a whole table covered in them!
ReplyDeleteLove the leaves! Totally featured them on my site. :)
ReplyDeleteSo cute! I knit up a few of your pumpkins already and I love them! Now I should make a few more and some of these leaves and put them together in a fall display. :)
ReplyDeleteJess
Oh, so beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing. Can't wait to make one, or two...... Happy Handwork!
ReplyDeleteOh, Linda. Here I am, surfacing again. The house has been put back into some kind of order. Even the shifting of dresser and closet into Autumn mode has at least begun (the piles on the floor attest to this). Friends are back home and in better shape (for now), bills finally paid and all but the fence-jumping dog somewhat settled. I have almost caught up on all the bloggy bits I've been missing all these weeks.
ReplyDeleteBut I've saved you for last, here. And as always, you lift my spirits. How do you do these things? how do you have time - not only to make the designs, but to write them down and photograph them so clearly and beautifully??
If the leaves themselves had not bolstered up my bewildered heart, your generosity certainly has. For the hundredth time - thank you.
So sweet! Thank you for all the lovely patterns that you have shared on your blog! So inspiring. :)
ReplyDeleteThese are so cute!
ReplyDeleteI'm going to knit up a bunch of autumn things for Thanksgiving and let all my aunts, uncles, and cousins take what they want! :)
These are perfect!
Thans, I love your patterns!
ReplyDeleteYay! More fall leaves!
ReplyDeleteThanks for share your beautiful ideas. I'm planning to put these leaves in my vest " Luces de OtoƱo". I hope it will be a good choice.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for posting the oak leaf pattern.
ReplyDeleteI have been looking for a way to welcome my D.I.L. and future D.I.L. to the family.
These are perfect. The family name is Noakes which comes from the seven oakes area of England. Over time the name became shortened to Noakes. Each young woman will get 7 oak leaves.
Absolutely what I needed for a project - thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteknit your i-cord with 3 stitches first then you have the three stitches to start your leaf with, saves trying to pick up stitches and IMO makes it neater :)
ReplyDeleteFrom the Netherlands, thank you for sharing your leaves,they are beautiful.Perfect for my autumn afghan.Blessings Jolanda
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