This simple, woodsy pattern of leaves is perfect for summer. The knitted I-Cord sides and cast-on/bind-off I-Cord give a nice finished look. If you prefer, you can skip the “berries.”

Yarn
127 yds/116m light fingering sample used mYak Kupa. 50% Baby Yak/50% Organic Cotton in Aventurine (sample used one entire skein)

Needles & Notions
US size 4 needle (or size needed to obtain gauge)
darning needle

Gauge: 8 sts, 6 rows = 1 inch stockinette unblocked

Measurements: approx. 37 inches long, 3.5 inches wide

Stitches:
CO cast on
k knit
p purl
st/sts stitch(es)
k2tog knit two together
ssk slip, slip, knit
sk2p sl1 knitwise, k2tog, pass slipped st over
YO yarn over
slwyif slip with yarn in front
slwyib slip with yarn in back
BB berry stitch (k1-YO-k1-YO-k1 in same st, turn, p all 5 sts together, turn, sl st to right needle unworked)