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Leaf Lace Knit Sweater Pattern

Stay warm and stylish with this gorgeous leaf lace knit sweater. Perfect for intermediate knitters looking for a challenging and rewarding project.

Materials:

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn (UK Aran) in your choice of color - 800g (1400 yards)
• Needles: US 8 (UK 6, 5mm) straight needles, US 8 (UK 6, 5mm) circular needles
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers

Gauge:

18 stitches x 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Leaf Lace Pattern:

Row 1 (RS): K1, *[yo, ssk] 3 times, k1, [k2tog, yo] 3 times, k1; repeat from * to end.

Row 2 and all WS rows: Purl all stitches.

Row 3: K2, *[yo, ssk] 3 times, k3, [k2tog, yo] 3 times, k2; repeat from * to end.

Row 5: K3, *[yo, ssk] 3 times, k5, [k2tog, yo] 3 times, k3; repeat from * to end.

Row 7: K4, *[yo, ssk] 3 times, k7, [k2tog, yo] 3 times, k4; repeat from * to end.

Row 9: K5, *[yo, ssk] 3 times, k9, [k2tog, yo] 3 times, k5; repeat from * to end.

Pattern:

1. Back: Cast on 100 stitches. Work in Leaf Lace Pattern until piece measures 16 inches from cast on edge.
2. Front: Same as back.
3. Joining: With RS facing, knit across 100 stitches on back, cast on 60 stitches for neckline, knit across 100 stitches on front. Work in one piece until piece measures 22 inches from cast on edge.
4. Sleeves (make 2): Cast on 60 stitches. Work in Leaf Lace Pattern until sleeve measures 18 inches from cast on edge.
5. Finishing: Sew shoulder seams. Sew in sleeves. Sew side seams and sleeve seams.

Enjoy your beautiful leaf lace knit sweater!