Overlapping Leaves Blanket 21.

This beautiful blanket features the intricate Overlapping Leaves stitch, a stunning design that creates layers of garter leaves and stockinette leaves stacked gracefully atop one another.

The interplay of garter and stockinette textures adds depth and dimension to the pattern, making it a perfect choice for those looking to create a timeless and elegant piece. Whether you're crafting this blanket for yourself or as a heartfelt gift, its unique design is sure to impress.

Gather your favorite yarn and needles, and let’s bring this exquisite pattern to life together!


Materials and Measurements

  • Needles: US 8 — 5.0 mm
  • Aran yarn: Alize Lanagold Classic, 6 skeins (100g/240m)
  • Gauge: 17.5 sts × 25 rows ~ 4" × 4" in stockinette
  • Finished measurements: Approx. 43" × 47"

TECHNIQUES USED

Symbol Abb Explanation
K Knit
P Purl
Yo Yarn over
K3tog Knit 3 stitches together
Sssk Slip slip slip knit
Knitting Unlimited Blanket 21: Overlapping Leaves.

Pattern Instructions

Cast on 176 stitches or multiple of 32 stitches, plus 16.

Seed stitch Border

Knit 10 rows Seed st:

  • Row 1 (Right side): *K1, P1; repeat from * end.
  • Row 2 (Wrong side): *P1, K1; repeat from * to end.
  • Rows 3-10: Repeat rows 1-2.

Main Pattern

  • Row 1 (RS): (K1, P1) ×3, K1, [P2, K1, P12, K1, P2, K14] ×5, P3, (K1, P1) ×3.
  • Row 2 (WS): (P1, K1) ×3, P1, K2, [(P14, K2) ×2] ×5, (K1, P1) ×3, K1.
  • Row 3: (K1, P1) ×3, K1, [P2, K1, P12, K1, P2, K14] ×5, P3, (K1, P1) ×3.
  • Row 4: (P1, K1) ×3, P1, K2, [(P14, K2) ×2] ×5, (K1, P1) ×3, K1.
  • Row 5: (K1, P1) ×3, K1, [P2, YO, K1, YO, SSSK, P9, K1, P2, YO, K1, YO, SSSK, K10] ×5, P3, (K1, P1) ×3.
  • Row 6: (P1, K1) ×3, P1, K2, [(P14, K2) ×2] ×5, (K1, P1) ×3, K1.
  • Row 7: (K1, P1) ×3, K1, [P2, (K1, YO) ×2, K1, SSSK, P7, K1, P2, (K1, YO) ×2, P1, SSSK, K8] ×5, P3, (K1, P1) ×3.
  • Row 8: (P1, K1) ×3, P1, K2, [(P14, K2) ×2] ×5, (K1, P1) ×3, K1.
  • Row 9: (K1, P1) ×3, K1, [P2, K2, YO, K1, YO, K2, SSSK, P5, K1, P2, K1, P1, YO, K1, YO, P2, SSSK, K6] ×5, P3, (K1, P1) ×3.
  • Row 10: (P1, K1) ×3, P1, K2, [(P14, K2) ×2] ×5, (K1, P1) ×3, K1.
  • Row 11: (K1, P1) ×3, K1, [P2, K3, YO, K1, YO, K3, SSSK, P3, (K1, P2) ×2, YO, K1, YO, P3, SSSK, K4] ×5, P3, (K1, P1) ×3.
  • Row 12: (P1, K1) ×3, P1, K2, [(P14, K2) ×2] ×5, (K1, P1) ×3, K1.
  • Row 13: (K1, P1) ×3, K1, [P2, K4, YO, K1, YO, K4, SSSK, P1, K1, P2, K1, P3, YO, K1, YO, P4, SSSK, K2] ×5, P3, (K1, P1) ×3.
  • Row 14: (P1, K1) ×3, P1, K2, [(P14, K2) ×2] ×5, (K1, P1) ×3, K1.
  • Row 15: (K1, P1) ×3, K1, [P2, K5, YO, K1, YO, K5, SSSK, P2, K1, P4, YO, K1, YO, P5, SSSK] ×5, P3, (K1, P1) ×3.
  • Row 16: (P1, K1) ×3, P1, K2, [(P14, K2) ×2] ×5, (K1, P1) ×3, K1.
  • Row 17: (K1, P1) ×3, K1, [P2, K14, P2, K1, P12, K1] ×5, P3, (K1, P1) ×3.
  • Row 18: (P1, K1) ×3, P1, K2, [(P14, K2) ×2] ×5, (K1, P1) ×3, K1.
  • Row 19: (K1, P1) ×3, K1, [P2, K14, P2, K1, P12, K1] ×5, P3, (K1, P1) ×3.
  • Row 20: (P1, K1) ×3, P1, K2, [(P14, K2) ×2] ×5, (K1, P1) ×3, K1.
  • Row 21: (K1, P1) ×3, K1, [P2, K10, K3TOG, YO, K1, YO, P2, K1, P9, K3TOG, YO, K1, YO] ×5, P3, (K1, P1) ×3.
  • Row 22: (P1, K1) ×3, P1, K2, [(P14, K2) ×2] ×5, (K1, P1) ×3, K1.
  • Row 23: (K1, P1) ×3, K1, [P2, K8, K3TOG, P1, (YO, K1) ×2, P2, K1, P7, K3TOG, (K1, YO) ×2, K1] ×5, P3, (K1, P1) ×3.
  • Row 24: (P1, K1) ×3, P1, K2, [(P14, K2) ×2] ×5, (K1, P1) ×3, K1.
  • Row 25: (K1, P1) ×3, K1, [P2, K6, K3TOG, P2, YO, K1, YO, P1, K1, P2, K1, P1, K3TOG, K2, YO, K1, YO, K2] ×5, P3, (K1, P1) ×3.
  • Row 26: (P1, K1) ×3, P1, K2, [(P14, K2) ×2] ×5, (K1, P1) ×3, K1.
  • Row 27: (K1, P1) ×3, K1, [P2, K4, K3TOG, P3, YO, K1, YO, (P2, K1) ×2, P3, K3TOG, K3, YO, K1, YO, K3] ×5, P3, (K1, P1) ×3.
  • Row 28: (P1, K1) ×3, P1, K2, [(P14, K2) ×2] ×5, (K1, P1) ×3, K1.
  • Row 29: (K1, P1) ×3, K1, [P2, K2, K3TOG, P4, YO, K1, YO, P3, K1, P2, K1, P1, K3TOG, K4, YO, K1, YO, K4] ×5, P3, (K1, P1) ×3.
  • Row 30: (P1, K1) ×3, P1, K2, [(P14, K2) ×2] ×5, (K1, P1) ×3, K1.
  • Row 31: (K1, P1) ×3, K1, [P2, K3TOG, P5, YO, K1, YO, P4, K1, P2, K3TOG, K5, YO, K1, YO, K5] ×5, P3, (K1, P1) ×3.
  • Row 32: (P1, K1) ×3, P1, K2, [(P14, K2) ×2] ×5, (K1, P1) ×3, K1.

Repeat rows 1–32, ending on a row 4 (or 20).

Then knit 10 rows of Seed stitch border.

Finally, bind off, weave in all ends, and block as desired.

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