Maple Leaf Knitting Pattern

Thank you all so much to everyone who wished us well:) We are doing much better today:) I have been thinking about putting together a pattern for a Maple Leaf for a while so it was really fun to do. Enjoy knitting them, I find I just want to knit more and more, I can see it now… I will have boxes of leaves just waiting to adorn my nature table… They are also perfect as coasters or place name holders etc…

I have knitted my Maple Leaves in my Mamma4Earth Handspun Singles and I have knitted from the base of the leaf up and added an I-Cord after I have finished the leaf.

Materials:
Size 4mm needles
Yarn in Autumn / Fall colours
Wool needle for sewing up

Pattern:
Cast on 10 stitches
Row 1:  Knit 2 together, knit until the last 2 stitches, knit 2 together (8 stitches)
Row 2: Knit
Row 3: Knit 2 together, knit until the last 2 stitches, knit 2 together (6 stitches)
Row 4: Knit
Row 5: Increase into the first stitch, knit across row, increase into the last stitch (8 stitches)
Row 6: Knit
Row 7: Increase into the first stitch, knit across row, increase into the last stitch (10 stitches)
Row 8: Knit
Row 9: Increase into the first stitch, knit across row, increase into the last stitch (12 stitches)
Row 10: Knit
Row 11: Increase into the first stitch, knit across row, increase into the last stitch (14 stitches)
Row 12: Knit
Row 13: Increase into the first stitch, knit across row, increase into the last stitch (16 stitches)
Row 14: Knit
Row 15: Knit 2 together, knit until 2 stitches remain, knit 2 together (14 stitches)
Row 16: Knit
Row 17: Increase into the first stitch, knit across row, increase into the last stitch (16 stitches)
Row 18: Knit

Sorry this photo is at an angle, I just couldn’t seem to turn it around.

Row 19: Knit 2 together (bind off). Attach yarn as you can see I have done in the photo by tying it on. Knit 2, turn work, knit 2, turn work, knit 2 together. (bind off as in photo below).

Place next 8 stitches onto a stitch holder. 

Continue on the last 4 stitches, Knit 2, turn work, knit 2, turn work, knit 2 together. (bind off as seen in photo below)

Last two stitches of your row, knit 2 together (bind off).

Knitting the middle of your leaf:
Place your 8 stitches onto a needle.
Knit 4 rows.
Increase into the beginning stitch, knit across the row, increase into your last stitch.
Knit 3 rows.
Knit 3 stitches, turn work, knit 2 together, knit 1, turn work, knit 2 together, bind off.
Attach yarn to the next stitch, knit 4 stitches, turn work, knit 4 stitches, turn work, knit 4 stitches, turn work, knit 4 stitches, turn work, knit 2 together, knit 2 together, turn work, knit 2 together, bind off.
Attach yarn to the next stitch, knit 3 stitches, turn work, knit 1, knit 2 together, turn work, knit 2 together, bind off.
Sew in all your ends.

Stem:
Pick up two stitches in the middle at the base of your leaf and knit an I-Cord.

I am on Ravelry as mamma4earth, I would love for you to link your knits from my patterns that I have shared here on Ravelry so we can all see them:)Happy knitting:)
xo
Linda

Please note, this pattern is for personal use only, and not for resale, items knitted from this pattern may not be sold for commercial purposes, thank you.

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33 Responses to Maple Leaf Knitting Pattern

  1. Vilt à la Kim October 19, 2010 at 1:39 pm #

    wonderfull leaves!! I doubt if I ever get the guts to start knitting:) as that’s one thinng I cannot do…

  2. Valarie October 19, 2010 at 2:37 pm #

    Hi Linda,
    I’m so glad you’re feeling better. I love these leaves. I think I’m going to try them in a large gadge yarn to see if I can make a hotpad/trivet for the table. I’ll let you know how it goes.
    The pumpkin pattern is working out wonderfully. I now have an entire knitted pumpkin patch.;)

  3. Forest-Dweller October 19, 2010 at 2:43 pm #

    Here you go again…another amazing tutorial. LOVE IT!

  4. Linda October 19, 2010 at 5:25 pm #

    Dear Valarie,
    I would love it if you linked your pumpkins on Ravelry, I can’t wait to see them!
    A trivet is an amazing idea, let me know how it goes:)
    xo
    Linda

  5. Heather October 19, 2010 at 5:36 pm #

    All of your leaf patterns are so amazing! I am going to have to start making a leaf garland here this week with all of these!

  6. Dawn October 19, 2010 at 6:52 pm #

    How cute! I like the idea of using these as place name holders. I’m glad you’re all feeling better.

  7. K October 19, 2010 at 10:25 pm #

    Once again, you amaze me.

  8. karen October 19, 2010 at 11:42 pm #

    ooh, I love them, thanks for sharing!

  9. Bending Birches October 20, 2010 at 3:32 am #

    beautiful! I love this– and thanks for the pattern!

  10. Earth Mama October 20, 2010 at 4:21 am #

    I LOVE your fall leaf patterns! They are just beautiful! Thank you for sharing!

    :)Lisa

  11. Sara Duggan October 20, 2010 at 10:17 am #

    Thanks for sharing this. I’ve never knitted anything but a rectangle and a baby hat on circulars. These look simple enough for me. Have never done increases or decreases in knitting so this will be good practice for me. Love all your patterns – makes me want to push myself past my fear of knitting. (old school crocheter at heart)

  12. Pamela October 20, 2010 at 6:08 pm #

    love, love, love.

  13. gardenmama October 20, 2010 at 10:34 pm #

    I love the things that you are creating!

  14. Lynnette October 21, 2010 at 6:43 am #

    I love all your Autumn knitting! Thank you for sharing all these wonderful patterns. I made a mobile that I would like to add some leaves and a couple acorns to, but I think mittens and hats will need to be done first. I did, however, link to your patterns so others might join in on the fun! Again, thank you for sharing your creative works with us.

  15. WonderWhyGal October 22, 2010 at 12:31 pm #

    Beautiful leaves. If we knit those with your pumpkin pattern, we’d have a gorgeous centerpiece or mobile for autumn.

  16. Allison October 22, 2010 at 1:28 pm #

    Being Canadian, I love your Maple Leaves! Thank you for the detailed instructions. I’ll be bookmarking this for future reference!

  17. Tan Family October 22, 2010 at 5:59 pm #

    Wonderful! Your tutorial makes these look much easier to do than I thought that they would be. You are amazing. 🙂

  18. Knot By Gran'ma October 22, 2010 at 7:50 pm #

    All of your patterns sure are going to keep me busy one of these days. Thank you for sharing!

  19. jessecreations October 22, 2010 at 8:01 pm #

    This is perfect, thanks so much! I’m going to knit more of your pumpkins and add the two leaves and some acorns into the mix as well!

  20. AllyB October 23, 2010 at 1:13 am #

    Such beautiful fall colors. Sounds like your life has been filled with adventures of all types this past couple weeks. Hope the next couple will bring better health and luck to all of you.

  21. Alpaca Farmgirl October 23, 2010 at 5:06 am #

    Cute!

  22. .::Our Waldorf Home Mama::. October 23, 2010 at 1:30 pm #

    Wow! Thanks for this tutorial! Very creative!!

    ~Samantha

  23. nocton4 October 23, 2010 at 7:00 pm #

    so lovely and great colours xx

  24. Rachel November 23, 2010 at 7:20 am #

    How do you do it? I copy things. But to create and come up with patterns?? I am SO inept…. unlike you who is brilliant!

  25. Anonymous February 16, 2012 at 12:54 am #

    AWESOME! Can you get any cooler? This is only beaten by the knit hackey sack pattern I found online, and then only because I am a hackey sack lover! SO AWESOME!

  26. Beth July 29, 2012 at 6:09 pm #

    Thank you so much for sharing! Do you think these could be felted?

  27. Gracie August 28, 2012 at 4:32 pm #

    This is exactly what I’ve been looking for! I’m making a giant canadian themed dreamcatcher and wanted to attach a knitted maple leaf to the center, but was having the hardest time finding a good, free pattern that used yarn! Thank you for sharing this!! 😀

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