I’ve fallen head-over-heels for this lovely old design for grandbaby number 3, due to arrive in October. I’ve started on the pram/cot size and will decide on final dimensions as it grows. You can pretty much size this pattern how you like, it’s cleverly assembled in squares of 4 which block to make the leaf design.
I’m fortunate to have all the versions pictured, by Sirdar in 4 ply, DK and aran. Sirdar’s latest version however, is the pattern that grabbed my attention, it’s the use of their Snuggly Kisses DK (self striping) yarn that did it for me – irresistible! I’m knitting in DK shade 0750 multi soft muted greens. I’ve become a Snuggly convert, very impressed with the handle, softness any easy care of this acrylic yarn. Quite a turn around for this pure wool girl.
Thought I’d post a pic of my WIP for Raz. 
It’s coming along nicely and I’m up to the sleeves. I’ve just read the collar details – the 135 stitch 10cm rib might be pushing my luck with yarn quantity, hmm. I love the Naturally Magic Garden – BUTTONS DK 8ply. The fleck totally works. I’m using shade 899 turquoise from the Sophistikids range, purchased from the online knitting store The Yarn Queen.
This week Raewyn showed off her completed shawl and continued with her pink lace shawl; Wendy finished her vest ready for washing and blocking; and Lindsay continued the edging on her knit-in-the-round shawl.
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I have all the squares knitted and sewn together, but I’m unsure how to connect thee large squares without losing the pattern. 😫
Hi Kathie, once I finished joining all the squares I joined them by crocheting them together. I felt this made a neater finish and although I’m not a crocheter I think it turned out well 🙂
Not sure how to do that. Is their an online tutorial? 😫
You’d have to have a look, maybe YouTube how to join pieces together? I just used a simple basic crochet stitch, put the hook through both pieces to connect them, made it up as I went along. Sorry I can’t be of more help
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I guess I’ll have to experiment lol Thank you
You’ve got this far with the blanket, I’m sure you’ll be able to do it.
Thanks. Keeping my fingers crossed 🤞
Love the blanket but can’t download pattern
Hello! I now have several versions of the leaf square baby blanket pattern in my Etsy shop. If you still wish to purchase this much admired and sort after heirloom pattern go to https://www.etsy.com/nz/shop/KnittersTreasure
Lovely leaf square pattern. Love knitting with any colour of yarns .
Wow ! I love to knit the leaf square pattern . My favourite pattern
is it possible to get this pattern free
sorry I don’t know, I purchased all mine
Hello! I now have several versions of the leaf square baby blanket pattern in my Etsy shop. If you still wish to purchase this much admired and sort after heirloom pattern go to https://www.etsy.com/nz/shop/KnittersTreasure
Hi. I love this blanket design, but am looking for a pattern in a 14ply. You mentioned you have a pattern for an aran wool. Please would you share the pattern number, so I can see if I can get hold of the pattern? Thanks so much 🙂
Hello Brenda! I now have several versions of the leaf square baby blanket pattern in my Etsy shop. If you still wish to purchase this much admired and sort after heirloom pattern go to https://www.etsy.com/nz/shop/KnittersTreasure
Where can I get this blanket pattern from please I had it once and I can’t find it anywhere and I really want to make this blanket for my friends baby
Hello Samantha! I now have several versions of the leaf-square baby blanket pattern in my Etsy shop. If you still wish to purchase this much admired and sort after heirloom pattern go to https://www.etsy.com/nz/shop/KnittersTreasure
i am struggling to get neat finish joining squares, Can you please expand on above comment do you crochet together on wrong side and what sort of crochet stitch? Thankyou I really want a neat finish and am struggling at present
Hi E
I put the squares facing right sides together and using a crochet hook lace them up. This seems the best way to join them for neatness and a flat seam (close enough to). I use single crochet stitch and add a single chain in between to give ease when it feels like it needs it.
Hope this helps!
I’m just finishing another leaf-square baby blanket and I have to say, although I adore this design and everyone I know loves it, I dislike knitting the small bitty squares. The sewing up is really the most tedious part of this, the reason I’ve only made 3 of these blankets!
Hi R Thanks for this yes the joining of squares and the leaf trim I am making to be sewn around blanket are becoming tedious and very time consuming – although I must say I am pleased with the result. Doubt if I would do another. from E
PleasE help me to join the squares together
Hi Anna, I used a crochet hook to join the squares together, it worked out tidier than sewing and gave a flat seam.
PleasE help me to join the squares together
Hi there, I have been knitting this blanket for many years even made one for a single bed when my eldest turned 18, she is now 48 BUT sadly I have misplaced the pattern, can you help??? PLEASE
Hello! I now have several versions of the leaf-square baby blanket pattern in my Etsy shop. If you still wish to purchase this much admired and sort after heirloom pattern go to https://www.etsy.com/nz/shop/KnittersTreasure
The following message is for those interested in the leaf-square shawl/baby blanket pattern.
I GET MANY REQUESTS FOR THIS lovely AND MOST awesome PATTERN – it truly is a STUNNER!
IF YOU WISH TO OBTAIN A COPY YOU WILL NEED TO PURCHASE IT FROM A RETAILER (LOCAL YARN SHOP or ON-LINE), this is easy people.
IT IS STILL widely AVAILABLE worldwide. I HAVE PROVIDED LINKS TO 3 ON-LINE STORES:
http://www.ethknits.co.uk/Sirdar/Patterns/SIRDAR-PATTERNS-33.htm.
http://www.deramores.com/sirdar-knitting-patterns?pattern_garment=911
http://www.theyarnqueen.co.nz/index.html?Action=Commerce.Product&ID=498439
(This pattern can be made in different yarn weights and with different edgings in a variety of Sirdar pattern publications all still available).
The Sirdar pattern numbers:
Sirdar leaflet 1903
Sirdar leaflet 3266
Sirdar leaflet 3806
Sirdar book 320
Sirdar book 261
Deramores (my personal favourite – UK based), Peachey Ethknits (UK) and The Yarn Queen (NZ) are all online stores and stock the patterns.
I’m in New Zealand and had no problem buying patterns online from these stores.
Google the pattern numbers for other retailers.