Leaf Blanket Knitting Pattern

Leaf Blanket by Spud & Chloë

What Is Being Made

The Leaf Blanket is a knitted throw blanket designed in the shape of a leaf, complete with a defined stem section. This decorative blanket measures 38 inches from the tip of the leaf to the end of the stem and reaches 26 inches at its widest point. The blanket is worked from the top down, beginning at the leaf tip and expanding outward before transitioning into the stem section.

Construction and Techniques

This knitting project employs several key techniques to achieve its distinctive leaf shape. The blanket begins with a small cast-on and uses strategic increases and decreases to form the organic leaf silhouette. Stitch markers are placed to define the central vein of the leaf, which runs vertically through the design and creates visual interest. The pattern includes both stockinette stitch sections and reverse stockinette stitch (purl) sections that work together to highlight the leaf's natural veining.

The construction is divided into multiple sections. Section 1 establishes the leaf tip with increases worked on alternating rows. Subsequent sections continue the expansion pattern with paired increases on either side of the central stitch marker, creating symmetrical growth. Later rows introduce decreases that shape the leaf's sides as it widens toward the center. The stem section is created through a different stitch pattern that transitions from the wide leaf body into a narrower, more defined stem.

Stitches Used

• Knit (K) – The fundamental stitch used throughout the blanket
• Purl (P) – Creates reverse stockinette sections that define the leaf veining
• Knit into front and back (Kfb) – An increase method used to expand stitch count
• Make one (M1) – An invisible increase technique used for shaping
• Knit 2 together (K2tog) – A right-leaning decrease
• Slip, slip, knit (Ssk) – A left-leaning decrease for symmetrical shaping
• Stockinette stitch – The primary stitch pattern creating a smooth, classic fabric
• I-Cord – An optional edging technique for finishing

Materials and Tools

The Leaf Blanket requires Spud & Chloë Outer yarn in the colorway Hedge #7210, with a total of 4 hanks (100g/60yds per hank). The project calls for Size 15 (10mm) circular needles measuring 32 inches in length, or the size needed to obtain the correct gauge. For the optional I-Cord edging, Size 11 (8mm) double pointed needles are needed.

Additional materials include stitch markers to track the central leaf vein throughout the pattern, a tapestry needle for weaving in ends and finishing, and one ¾-inch button (likely for decorative or closure purposes). The recommended gauge is 9¼ stitches and 14 rows over 4 inches when worked in stockinette stitch.

Pattern Structure

The pattern is organized into distinct sections that build the blanket progressively. The first section establishes the leaf tip with a foundation of just 2 cast-on stitches that expand through increases on every other row. Rows 1 through 14 of Section 1 create the initial pointed tip. Section 2 continues the expansion with rows 16 and 17 repeated multiple times, incorporating the central stitch marker and working increases and decreases to shape the leaf's outline. Section 3 and Section 4 further develop the blanket's width and transition into the stem area. The pattern includes specific row-by-row instructions with stitch counts provided at key intervals to help track progress.