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Knitting materials and tools:
<> Double pointed needles 3 mm- 4 pcs (UK11)
<> GuoBao, Knitting wool (3) – 100% wool.
Common abbreviations of knit stitches:
k – knit
p – purl
k2tog – knit two together
st(s) – stitch(es)
yo – yarn over
skpo - Slip, Knit, Pass Over: Slip one stitch to the right needle knitwise, knit in the next stitch, and drop this stitch off the left needle, insert the left needle into the slipped stitch, pass it over the knit stitch and it’s done.
Knit double-layer leaf size:
Gauge: 23 sts –10 cm (4 inches).
Leaf size: 6 cm (2.2 in)
Double-layer leaf knitting pattern:
Before casting on, leave a 20–25 cm tail if you plan to sew the leaf on later.
Cast on 6 sts, distribute them evenly across 3 double-pointed needles, and join to knit in the round.
Round 1: knit all stitches around. (6)
Round 2: k1, yo, k1, yo, k2, yo, k1, yo, k1. (10) Knit yo stitch through the front loop.
Round 3: knit all stitches around.
Round 4: k2, yo, k1, yo, k4, yo, k1, yo, k2. (14)
Round 5: knit all stitches around.
Round 6: k3, yo, k1, yo, k6, yo, k1, yo, k3. (18)
Round 7: knit all stitches around.
Round 8: k4, yo, k1, yo, k8, yo, k1, yo, k4. (22)
Round 9: knit all stitches around.
Round 10: k5, yo, k1, yo, k10, yo, k1, yo, k5. (26)
Round 11: knit all stitches around.
Round 12: skpo, k9, k2tog, skpo, k9, k2tog. (22)
Round 13: knit all stitches around.
Round 14: skpo, k7, k2tog, skpo, k7, k2tog. (18)
Round 15: knit all stitches around.
Round 16: skpo, k5, k2tog, skpo, k5, k2tog. (14)
Round 17: knit all stitches around.
Round 18: skpo, k3, k2tog, skpo, k3, k2tog. (10)
Round 19: knit all stitches around.
Round 20: skpo, k1, k2tog, skpo, k1, k2tog. (6)
Cut the yarn, leaving a short tail. Thread the tail through the remaining 6 stitches and pull tight to close the hole. Weave in the tail between the two layers of the leaf.