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Drooping Elm Leaf Stitch
About This Stitch Pattern
There isn’t a stitch pattern that better captures the transition of summer’s kisses to old winter’s song.
With an inventive use of yarn overs and decreases, you’ll definitely need a few stitch markers to keep track.
But the result is a beautiful fabric that creates a trail of falling leaves in each column. Great for a scarf, sweater or afghan.
So be sure to knit this up in a nice wool to keep you nice and cozy as autumn brings those chilly nights.
[Video] Stitch Pattern Tutorial
Techniques Used in this Stitch
- K
- Knit Stitch
- P
- Purl Stitch
- K2TOG
- Knit 2 Together
- PSSO
- Pass Slip Stitch Over
- YO
- Yarn Over
- SSK
- Slip Slip Knit
Stitch Pattern Details
Skill Level
Intermediate
Row Repeat
10
Stitch Repeat
15+1
Stitch Pattern Instructions
Cast On: Multiple of 15 sts + 1.
- Row 1 (RS):
- *k1, yo, k1, ssk, p1, k2tog, k1, yo, p1, ssk, p1, k2tog, yo, k1, yo; rep from *, end k1.
- Row 2:
- p1, *p4, k1, p1, k1, p3, k1, p4; rep from *.
- Row 3:
- *k1, yo, k1, ssk, p1, k2tog, k1, p1, sl 1, k2tog, psso, yo, k3, yo; rep from *, end k1.
- Row 4:
- p1, *p6, k1, p2, k1, p4; rep from *.
- Row 5:
- *(k1, yo) twice, ssk, p1, (k2tog) twice, yo, k5, yo;rep from *, end k1.
- Row 6:
- p1, *p7, k1, p1, k1, p5; rep from *.
- Row 7:
- *k1, yo, k3, yo, sl 1, k2tog, psso, p1, yo, k1, ssk, p1, k2tog, k1, yo; rep from *, end k1.
- Row 8:
- p1, *(p3, k1) twice, p7; rep from *.
- Row 9:
- *k1, yo, k5, yo, ssk, k1, ssk, p1, k2tog, k1, yo; rep from *, end k1.
- Row 10:
- p1, *p3, k1, p2, k1, p8; rep from *.
Repeat rows 1-10 until you have reached your desired length.
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