Pattern Description
Horizontal Leaf Stitch Pattern is an all-over lace textured knitting pattern that creates a beautiful arrangement of little leaves in rows.
The textured pattern is perfect for knitting projects such as cushion covers, pillows, and other home decor items.
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Pattern Details
Skill Level
Intermediate
Row Count
12
Pattern Repeat
Multiple of 3
Abbreviations
This free knit pattern is written in US terms. You can also check out other common knit abbreviations.
| CN | Cable needle |
| CO | Cast on |
| C3L | Cable 3 Left (sl 1 to CN, hold in back, k2, k1 from CN) |
| C3R | Cable 3 Right (sl 2 to CN, hold in back, k1, k2 from CN) |
| k | Knit |
| k2tog | Knit 2 stitches together |
| p | Purl |
| rep | Repeat |
| RS | Right side |
| sl | Slip |
| st (s) | Stitch (es) |
| WS | Wrong side |
| yo | Yarn over |
Pattern Instructions
CO a multiple of 3 stitches. For example, you can cast on 3 x 8 = 24 stitches to knit a sample swatch.
| Row 1 (RS): | k2, * sl 1 purlwise, k2; rep from * to last st, k1. |
| Row 2: | p3, * sl 1 purlwise, p2; rep from * to end. |
| Row 3: | k2, * C3L; rep from * to last st, k1. |
| Row 4: | Purl. |
| Row 5: | k2, * yo, k2tog, k1; rep from * to last st, k1. |
| Row 6: | Purl. |
| Row 7: | k4, * sl 1 purlwise, k2; rep from * to last 2 sts, sl 1 purlwise, k1. |
| Row 8: | p1, * sl 1 purlwise, p2; rep from * to last 2 sts, p2. |
| Row 9: | k2, * C3R; rep from * to last st, k1. |
| Row 10: | Knit. |
| Row 11: | Purl. |
| Row 12: | Purl. |
Repeat this free knit pattern (12 rows) until you have reached the desired length for your work.
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