Turning New Leaves Garland by Quenna Lee

Turning New Leaves Garland

Knitting
October 2018
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch; one repeat of Leaf A and B = 10.5” [26.5 cm] and 2” [5 cm].
US 8 - 5.0 mm
198 yards (181 m)
180.5″ / [458.5 cm] long
English

Introducing a garland of leaves for home décor – drape it along the mantle, over a window and even down the middle of your Thanksgiving table. Choose a gradient yarn for multi-colored leaves that change as you knit.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials

Medium weight yarnYarn: Knit Picks Chroma Worsted (70% Superwash Wool, 30% Nylon; 198 yards 180 meters/100 grams): 26549 Lake Front (1 skein)

Needles: US size 8 (5.0 mm) 16” circular or DPNS

Notions: Tapestry needle

Special Stitches: I-cord; Leaf A; Leaf B (Instructions for Leaf A and Leaf B are both written and charted)

Pattern Notes ~ Garland alternates between two leaf designs that flow in and out of an I-cord.