Thank you all so much to everyone who wished us well:) We are doing much better today:) I have been thinking about putting together a pattern for a Maple Leaf for a while so it was really fun to do. Enjoy knitting them, I find I just want to knit more and more, I can see it now... I will have boxes of leaves just waiting to adorn my nature table... They are also perfect as coasters or place name holders etc...
I have knitted my Maple Leaves in my Mamma4Earth Handspun Singles and I have knitted from the base of the leaf up and added an I-Cord after I have finished the leaf.
Materials:
Size 4mm needles
Yarn in Autumn / Fall colours
Wool needle for sewing up
Pattern:
Cast on 10 stitches
Row 1: Knit 2 together, knit until the last 2 stitches, knit 2 together (8 stitches)
Row 2: Knit
Row 3: Knit 2 together, knit until the last 2 stitches, knit 2 together (6 stitches)
Row 4: Knit
Row 5: Increase into the first stitch, knit across row, increase into the last stitch (8 stitches)
Row 6: Knit
Row 7: Increase into the first stitch, knit across row, increase into the last stitch (10 stitches)
Row 8: Knit
Row 9: Increase into the first stitch, knit across row, increase into the last stitch (12 stitches)
Row 10: Knit
Row 11: Increase into the first stitch, knit across row, increase into the last stitch (14 stitches)
Row 12: Knit
Row 13: Increase into the first stitch, knit across row, increase into the last stitch (16 stitches)
Row 14: Knit
Row 15: Knit 2 together, knit until 2 stitches remain, knit 2 together (14 stitches)
Row 16: Knit
Row 17: Increase into the first stitch, knit across row, increase into the last stitch (16 stitches)
Row 18: Knit
Sorry this photo is at an angle, I just couldn't seem to turn it around.
Row 19: Knit 2 together (bind off). Attach yarn as you can see I have done in the photo by tying it on. Knit 2, turn work, knit 2, turn work, knit 2 together. (bind off as in photo below).
Place next 8 stitches onto a stitch holder.
Continue on the last 4 stitches, Knit 2, turn work, knit 2, turn work, knit 2 together. (bind off as seen in photo below)
Last two stitches of your row, knit 2 together (bind off).
Knitting the middle of your leaf:
Place your 8 stitches onto a needle.
Knit 4 rows.
Increase into the beginning stitch, knit across the row, increase into your last stitch.
Knit 3 rows.
Knit 3 stitches, turn work, knit 2 together, knit 1, turn work, knit 2 together, bind off.
Attach yarn to the next stitch, knit 4 stitches, turn work, knit 4 stitches, turn work, knit 4 stitches, turn work, knit 4 stitches, turn work, knit 2 together, knit 2 together, turn work, knit 2 together, bind off.
Attach yarn to the next stitch, knit 3 stitches, turn work, knit 1, knit 2 together, turn work, knit 2 together, bind off.
Sew in all your ends.
Stem:
Pick up two stitches in the middle at the base of your leaf and knit an I-Cord.
I am on Ravelry as mamma4earth, I would love for you to link your knits from my patterns that I have shared here on Ravelry so we can all see them:)Happy knitting:)
xo
Linda
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.
wonderfull leaves!! I doubt if I ever get the guts to start knitting:) as that's one thinng I cannot do...
ReplyDeleteHi Linda,
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you're feeling better. I love these leaves. I think I'm going to try them in a large gadge yarn to see if I can make a hotpad/trivet for the table. I'll let you know how it goes.
The pumpkin pattern is working out wonderfully. I now have an entire knitted pumpkin patch.;)
Here you go again...another amazing tutorial. LOVE IT!
ReplyDeleteDear Valarie,
ReplyDeleteI would love it if you linked your pumpkins on Ravelry, I can't wait to see them!
A trivet is an amazing idea, let me know how it goes:)
xo
Linda
All of your leaf patterns are so amazing! I am going to have to start making a leaf garland here this week with all of these!
ReplyDeleteHow cute! I like the idea of using these as place name holders. I'm glad you're all feeling better.
ReplyDeleteOnce again, you amaze me.
ReplyDeleteooh, I love them, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletebeautiful! I love this-- and thanks for the pattern!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your fall leaf patterns! They are just beautiful! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDelete:)Lisa
Thanks for sharing this. I've never knitted anything but a rectangle and a baby hat on circulars. These look simple enough for me. Have never done increases or decreases in knitting so this will be good practice for me. Love all your patterns - makes me want to push myself past my fear of knitting. (old school crocheter at heart)
ReplyDeletelove, love, love.
ReplyDeleteI love the things that you are creating!
ReplyDeleteI love all your Autumn knitting! Thank you for sharing all these wonderful patterns. I made a mobile that I would like to add some leaves and a couple acorns to, but I think mittens and hats will need to be done first. I did, however, link to your patterns so others might join in on the fun! Again, thank you for sharing your creative works with us.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful leaves. If we knit those with your pumpkin pattern, we'd have a gorgeous centerpiece or mobile for autumn.
ReplyDeleteBeing Canadian, I love your Maple Leaves! Thank you for the detailed instructions. I'll be bookmarking this for future reference!
ReplyDeleteWonderful! Your tutorial makes these look much easier to do than I thought that they would be. You are amazing. :)
ReplyDeleteAll of your patterns sure are going to keep me busy one of these days. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis is perfect, thanks so much! I'm going to knit more of your pumpkins and add the two leaves and some acorns into the mix as well!
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful fall colors. Sounds like your life has been filled with adventures of all types this past couple weeks. Hope the next couple will bring better health and luck to all of you.
ReplyDeleteCute!
ReplyDeleteWow! Thanks for this tutorial! Very creative!!
ReplyDelete~Samantha
so lovely and great colours xx
ReplyDeleteHow do you do it? I copy things. But to create and come up with patterns?? I am SO inept.... unlike you who is brilliant!
ReplyDeleteAWESOME! Can you get any cooler? This is only beaten by the knit hackey sack pattern I found online, and then only because I am a hackey sack lover! SO AWESOME!
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