Need a refresher course on spring? Take a look at these knitting patterns inspired by plants, gardens, and other botanical motifs. Most patterns are free. Updated 4/4/23
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Free Patterns
Botanical Lace Wrap
Shawl knit with the Frost Flowers lace stitch pattern from Barbara Walker's classic Treasury Of Knitting Patterns. 24 row repeat in row by row instructions or chart. Designed by Purl Soho.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See the Ravelry page
- Get the recommended Barbara Walker's Treasury Of Knitting Patterns at Amazon
Tropical Leaf Pillow
Colorful cushion cover with leaves worked in intarsia and duplicate stitch. Video tutorial included on pattern page. Designed by Yarnspirations. Approx 20" [51 cm] square. Yarn available on pattern page.
Leaves of Grass Scarf
Double knit scarf with bold leaf design. Designed by Katie Chameleon. Fingering weight yarn.
Digitalis Cape
Designed by Luise Bjerre, this lace cape or poncho drapes beautifully. S (M) L (XL)
Gingko Crescent Shawl
Designed by Jade Keaney, this shawlette has a lace border inspired by gingko leaves.
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- Get the recommended yarn on Etsy
- See more Lace Shawl Knitting Patterns
Luscious Leaves Coat
Susan Bonell designed this leaf lace motif coat for Cascade Yarns.
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- Get the recommended yarn at Etsy
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Undergrowth
Designed by Mandy Powers, this hat with leaf colorwork has a braided rim.
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Bouquet of Headbands
Tanis Gray’s collection of 4 headband patterns feature leaf motifs and flower lace and are tied in the back.
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- Get aran weight yarn for this project on Etsy
- See more Headband Knitting Patterns
Mallow Cardigan
Elegant and graceful, this cardigan designed by Berroco features a stunning floral lace back and edging. Sizes X-Small, Small, Medium, Large, 1X and 2X.
Garden View Shawlette
Tracy Withanee designed this wrap with a leaf lace border.
Frozen Ivy Poncho
Leaf lace motif and cables adorn this cozy poncho from DROPS Design. Size: S/M – L/XL – XXL/XXXL
Purse With Leaves
This unique purse knit in the round was designed by Kristiina Temin.
Leaves
This design by cyntergomes is a great use for leftover yarn. The veined leaves that resemble elm leaves knit up to 5 inches in worsted weight yarn.
Knitted Purse with Leaves and Bobbles
A floral design adorns this purse by Irina Raitcis.
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- Get kisslock purse frame for this pattern at Etsy
- See more Purse Knitting Patterns
Flora Hat
This fair isle hat was designed by Margaux Hufnagel.
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- See the Ravelry page
- Get the designer recommended yarn on Etsy
- See more Beanie Hat Knitting Patterns
Column of Leaves Lace Scarf
Brooke Nelson designed this versatile scarf pattern for worsted weight yarn, on size 7 needles, but it can be knit on any yarn and needles you want. This pattern is very easy to memorize after a few repeats, making for quick and fun work. Pictured project by juliezryan.
Patterns for Purchase
Vite Cowl
No longer free. Designed by Kristi Johnson, this is a one-skein project knit in super bulky yarn. The leaf lacy motif reflects the name Vite (grapevine in Italian).
Field of Vines Blanket
Cable and lace afghan inspired by the vineyards of the Canary Islands. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Loose Loop Patterns who also sells the finished blanket.
Celtic Oak and Rowan Pillows
These pillow cover patterns feature botanical leaf designs with celtic cable borders. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Barbara Pott.
Quellë Scarf
Reversible double knit scarf with colorful leaves. Quellë is the calendar of the Rivendell Elves in J R R Tolkien’s legendarium. Quellë was the Quenya name for “fading”, or late autumn; it was the fourth of the six “seasons” in the Reckoning of Rivendell. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Gry Heidi Nordhagen. Pictured project by the designer and foamofdays.
Perennial Hat
This hat captures the beauty of new spring growth with a sprouting plant motif growing up one side. The pattern includes written and charted instructions.
- Get the knitting pattern at Annie’s (recommended yarn on the pattern page)
- See more Beanie Hat Knitting Patterns
Autumn Leaves
Great stash busting pattern that can be a knitted leaf coaster, bunting, or waldorf nature table. Finished Measurements: 4″ x 6″ {10cm x 15cm}
