Embossed Leaf Stitch Knitting Pattern for Beginners
This Embossed Leaf Stitch Knitting Pattern is a visually interesting vintage design. If you’re a beginner knitter, this is a great choice to challenge yourself with an impressive motif using just knits and purls. Here’s a great stitch to create textured pillow covers, blankets, and scarves with its bold motif.
Get your printable pattern instructions for both flat and in-the-round projects below, along with a helpful knitting chart and video tutorial.
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Embossed Leaf Stitch
This vintage design separates slanting parallelogram shapes with a horizontal separation created by three rows of raised purl stitches.
8-Row Repeat Pattern
This 8-Row Repeat Knit Stitch Pattern is achieved with just a simple combination of knits and purls.
Not a Reversible Stitch
The Embossed Leaf Stitch is not a reversible pattern, because the right and wrong sides differ. Although, the wrong side is an inverted version, it also looks great and would be a fine choice for pieces that show both sides.
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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
KNITTING TECHNIQUES:
- Long Tail Cast On
- K = Knit Stitch
- P = Purl Stitch
- Cast Off
- Weave-in Yarn Ends
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 CHART
Kristen McDonnell
Author & Designer
After publishing her first knitting tutorial video, Kristen founded StudioKnit LLC. Enamored with teaching online, she films knitting lessons and designs from her vibrant production studio on Half Moon Bay’s California coast.
Kristen McDonnell is the author of the highly acclaimed book Knit Stitch: 50 Knit + Purl Patterns featuring vintage and unique designs.