Embossed Leaf Stitch Knitting Pattern for Beginners
This Embossed Leaf Stitch Knitting Pattern is a visually interesting vintage design.
It is perfect for beginners with a simple combination of knits and purls in a 16-Row Repeat. Similar to the Cut Diagonals Pattern, it is a great choice to create textured pillow covers, blankets, and scarves with its bold motif.
Get your free written pattern instructions with video tutorials below. You may also purchase my ad-free Knit Stitch Pattern Book in both hardcopy and e-book formats.
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CLOSER LOOK AT THE EMBOSSED LEAF STITCH
Similar to the Cut Diagonals pattern, this vintage design separates the slanting parallelogram shapes with a horizontal separation created by three rows of raised purl stitches.
This is not a reversible pattern because the right side of the work displays the design, but the wrong (back) side does not.
Find similar Zigzag and Chevron designs with the Chevron Seed, Diagonal Chevron Zigzag, and Parallelogram Stitches.
KNITTING MATERIALS
Feel free to use any size yarn and needles for your creative project.
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HOW TO KNIT THE EMBOSSED LEAF STITCH
The Embossed Leaf Stitch is an easy combination of simple Knit and Purl Stitches. Find my entire library of Knitting Techniques to help knit up this project.
- How to Cast On Without a Slip Knot or Slip Knot
- Cast On
- K = Knit Stitch
- P = Purl Stitch
- Cast Off
- Weave-in Yarn Ends
KNIT STITCH: 50 KNIT + PURL PATTERN BOOK
Find the Embossed Leaf Stitch on pages 65-66 of my Knit Stitch Pattern Book. Get your free printable pattern further down in this post!
Printable Knitting Instructions
Printable Knitting Pattern
This Embossed Leaf Stitch Knitting Pattern is a visually interesting vintage design.
Materials
- Yarn - Any Gauge
Tools
- Knitting Needles - Appropriate Size for Yarn
- Tapestry Needle
- Scissors
Instructions
KNITTED FLAT ON STRAIGHT NEEDLES:
Cast On: Multiples of 10
- Row 1 (Right Side): Purl All
- Row 2 (Wrong Side): Knit All
- Row 3: Purl All
- Row 4: Purl All
- Row 5: * P5, K5 *
- Row 6: * K1, P5, K4 *
- Row 7: * P3, K5, P2 *
- Row 8: * K3, P5, K2 *
- Row 9: * P1, K5, P4 *
- Row 10: Knit All
- Row 11: * K1, P5, K4 *
- Row 12: * P3, K5, P2 *
- Row 13: * K3, P5, K2 *
- Row 14: * P1, K5, P4 *
- Row 15: * K5, P5 *
- Row 16: Purl All
or
IN THE ROUND ON CIRCULAR NEEDLES:
Cast On: Multiples of 10
- Row 1 (Right Side): Purl All
- Row 2: Purl All
- Row 3: Purl All
- Row 4: Knit All
- Row 5: * P5, K5 *
- Row 6: * P4, K5, P1 *
- Row 7: * P3, K5, P2 *
- Row 8: * P2, K5, P3 *
- Row 9: * P1, K5, P4 *
- Row 10: Purl All
- Row 11: * K1, P5, K4 *
- Row 12: * K2, P5, K3 *
- Row 13: * K3, P5, K2 *
- Row 14: * K4, P5, K1 *
- Row 15: * K5, P5 *
- Row 16: Knit All
Notes
Repeat Rows 1 – 16 until your piece is the length you desire
Repeat pattern between the * * asterisks
Reversible Knit Stitch Pattern
16-Row Repeat
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KNITTING TECHNIQUES
- Slip Knot
- CO = Cast On Long Tail Method
- K = Knit Stitch
- P = Purl Stitch
- BO = Bind Off
- Weave In Ends
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KNITTING CHART
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