Knitted Leaf Cowl Pattern

This pattern will guide you through creating a beautiful leaf-inspired cowl. It is a perfect accessory to keep you warm and stylish during the colder months.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn (150 yards/137 meters)
• Knitting Needles: US size 8 (5mm)
• Cable Needle
• Tapestry Needle

Gauge

18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Abbreviations

• K: Knit
• P: Purl
• C4F: Slip next 2 stitches onto cable needle, hold in front, knit next 2 stitches, and then knit the 2 stitches from the cable needle
• YO: Yarn over
• K2tog: Knit 2 stitches together

Instructions

Row 1 (RS): K1, K2tog, YO, K1, YO, C4F, YO, K1, YO, K2tog, K1

Row 2 (and all even rows): Purl all stitches

Row 3: K2, K2tog, YO, K3, YO, C4F, YO, K3, YO, K2tog, K2

Row 5: K3, K2tog, YO, K5, YO, C4F, YO, K5, YO, K2tog, K3

Row 7: K4, K2tog, YO, K7, YO, C4F, YO, K7, YO, K2tog, K4

Row 8: Purl all stitches

Repeat Rows 1 to 8 until your cowl reaches the desired length, ending with Row 8.

Bind off all stitches loosely. Weave in all ends using the tapestry needle.

Your knitted leaf cowl is now complete! Enjoy wearing it or give it as a thoughtful handmade gift.