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How to Knit Everlasting Autumn Leaves: No Raking Required

Tina Hilton, contributor

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Which one is the knitted leaf?

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The I-cord stem will add a dash of realism.

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M1 step 1: With the tip of the left needle, pick up the horizontal bar between the stitches.

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Autumn is a second spring where every leaf is a flower.
—Albert Camus

There is nothing better than raking up a giant pile of leaves and diving right in. The colors, the scent, and the rustle evokes childhood memories of spiced cider, hayrides, carving pumpkins, and the biggie of fall, Halloween trick-or-treating. Knitters' favorite season is autumn because we finally have the excuse of cooler weather dig out our wonderful hand-knitted treasures. We also step up our knitting activity as the yarn is so warm and comforting to work with on these cool days.

Whip up one or a pile of these fun leaves to dress up your seasonal wardrobe. Dig into your scrap pile for bits and pieces of autumn colors to knit up one in every color. Check back next week to find out what I did with my leaves!

Supplies

• Yarn: Any yarn will do that evokes the spirit of the season. I used Berroco Jasper in color 3843–Carnelian
• Needles: Use needles that are suitable for the yarn weight. I used a size #9.
• Tapestry needle to weave in the ends

Abbreviations:

bo: bind off
k: knit
m1: make one
p: purl
psso: pass slipped stitch over
pw: purlwise
ssk: slip slip knit
ssp: slip slip purl
st: stitch
sts: stitches
tog: together
x: times

Step-by-Step
Cast on 3 sts.

Make an I-cord 1 inch long.

The I-cord stem will add a dash of realism.

Row 1: p1, k1, p1.
Row 2: k1, m1, p1, m1, k1 – 5 sts.

M1 step 1: With the tip of the left needle, pick up the horizontal bar between the stitches.

M1 step 2: Knit into the back of the picked-up stitch.

Row 3: p2, k1, p2.
Row 4: [k1, m1] 2x, p1, [m1, k1] 2x – 9 sts.
Row 5: p4, k1, p4.
Row 6: [k2, m1] 2x. p1, [m1, k2] 2x – 13 sts.
Row 7: p6, k1, p6.
Row 8: bo 2 sts, k3, p1, k 6 – 11 sts.
Row 9: bo 2 sts pw, p3, k1, p4 – 9sts.
Row 10: k4, p1, k4.
Row 11: p4, k1, p4.
Rows 12–23: repeat rows 6–11 two times.
Row 24: ssk, k2, p1, k2, k2tog – 7 sts.
Row 25: p2tog, p1, k1, p1, ssp – 5 sts.
Row 26: ssk, p1, k2tog – 3 sts.
Row 27: s1 pw, p2tog, psso – 1 st.

Slip the stitch purlwise and purl 2 together.

Fasten off.

I incorporated a knit stitch up the middle for a realistic touch.

The leaf looks good on the knit side, too.

Finishing
Weave in the ends.

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Knitted autumn leaf
Carolyninoz

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Comments (6)

babyhats writes: Thank you for the leaf pattern. I put several small ones on my baby camo hat.
Posted: 6:50 pm on August 23rd

ewephoric writes: Great looking!
Posted: 7:40 pm on December 4th

MissCreKnits writes: Love this pattern and think they are wonderful. I have made a few of them for my November project that are now decorating my town (check out my webpage to see what I mean). Thanks for coming up with such a geat pattern
Posted: 9:08 am on November 17th

dazismazi writes: I love these! They are a bit over my skill level so I am taking the pattern to class for help. And also, I would love to see a crochet pattern. Think we can twist Linda Perlman's arm? *grins*
Posted: 2:30 pm on September 29th

Carolyninoz writes: I made it and thank you so much for the pattern. I did upload it but don't see it??
Posted: 6:22 am on September 28th

Jen1964 writes: Love the ribs and the colors. Very realistic. Curious about larger concept. Now that you've got that part awesome, what could a person do with it next? maybe set it off in freeform crochet... a border on a wrap? applique on pillows?
Posted: 4:27 pm on September 27th

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