Leaf Festival by Monika Sirna

Leaf Festival

Knitting
November 2015
Super Bulky (5-6 wpi) ?
11 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches
in Garter St
US 10½ - 6.5 mm
590 - 2330 yards (539 - 2131 m)
S (M, L) - stroller blanket (lap blanket, throw)
English
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Can you feel the crisp, fall air, see the most amazing colors dancing in the sun, or hear the leaves crunching beneath your feet?
Leaf Festival is the chunky, extra soft and extra warm blanket that you always wanted to have. It features border in a contrasting color and leaf embroidery.

This design is all about gorgeous yarn, highlighted with simple garter st and topped with embellishment! Use your most precious color ways that you’ve always loved the look of, or your most treasured scraps for a one of a kind piece.

New to embroidery? The detailed pattern instructions will help you to take a leap!

Sizes:
S - 28x32” (71x81.5 cm)
M - 32x38” (81.5x96.5 cm)
L - 36x46” (91.5x117 cm)

Yarn weights and needles:

  • DK, US 4 (3.5 mm)
  • Worsted, US 7 (4.5 mm)
  • Aran, US 8 (5 mm), Sample shown (size M) in Madelinetosh Vintage, Terra and Oak colorway.
  • (Super) Bulky, US 10.5 (6.5 mm), Sample shown (size M) shown in Madelinetosh Home in Holi Festival as main color, and A.S.A.P. in Sun Rose as contrast color.

The pattern includes:

  • 3 sizes
  • instructions for 4 yarn weights
  • embroidery tutorial
  • templates of 6 different leaves
  • tips os substituting yarn
  • instructions on adjusting size
  • tips for making a scrappy blanket

Skill level:
3 (1-easy, 5 difficult)
Suitable for intermediate skill level knitters. Knitting is the easy part, however the embellishment requires some determination. The pattern is detailed enough for everyone who would like to learn and try new techniques.

Printing note:
Please read the pattern before printing. There is a chance you won’t need to print every page.