Learn to make this really simple leaf pattern using just a few simple knitting techniques, with this knitted leaves tutorial.
So, I’ve been thinking for a while about starting a YouTube channel for simple knitting ideas and tips for new knitters or knitters wanting something easy to do. And guess what? I did it! The video above is my first ever Knitkatpaddywhack YouTube video!
I’ve used a version of this pattern to make the eaves on the brooch above. I’ve also made this leaf in wire to make earrings, pendants for my bridesmaids’ necklaces, and even the headpiece I wore to my wedding, to go with my hand-knitted gown. It’s the kind of pattern you can memorise quickly and make a whole lot of them in front of the TV.
Techniques needed
There are a few basic knitting techniques that I’m assuming you have for this pattern. These are:
- Casting on
- Knit
- Purl
- Make 1 to the right (m1R) and left (m1L)
- Slip, slip, knit (ssk)
- Knit 2 together (k2tog)
- Central double decrease
So let’s make this leaf!
Knitted Leaves Tutorial
Download the PDF here: Knitted Leaves Pattern
Yarn: A small amount of any yarn. The leaf in the image was made with 8ply acrylic yarn called Marvel by Moda Vera. If you’d like to try it in wire, I’d recommend 36 gauge beading wire held double.
Needles: Straight needles appropriate for your yarn. For guidance on the right size needles to use, look at the yarn’s ball band. You may also like to do a tension swatch to see how the yarn looks knitted in your needles.
Notions: Scissors, darning needle, row counter (optional)
CO 3 sts
Row 1: K1, m1r, k1, m1l, k1. 5 sts.
Row 2 and all even rows: P
Row 3: K2, m1r, k1, m1l, k2. 7 sts.
Row 5: K3, m1r, k1, m1l, k3. 9 sts.
Row 7: K4, m1r, k1, m1l, k4. 11 sts.
Row 9: K3, ssk, k1, k2tog, k3. 9 sts.
Row 11: K2, ssk, k1, k2tog, k2. 7 sts.
Row 13: K1, ssk, k1, k2tog, k1. 5 sts.
Row 15: Ssk, k1, k1tog. 3sts.
Row 17: Slip 2 tog, k1, psso (this is also called a central double decrease). 1 st. Fasten off. Weave in ends.
So that’s all you need to make this simple little leaf. If you liked this pattern, please let me know in the comments below, and comment on the video too.
I’m hoping to post one to two videos a week on the Knitkatpaddywhack YouTube channel, so please like this video and subscribe to the channel if you’d like to see more simple knitting tutorials and knitting tips and recommendations.
Peace,
Kat
