Free Knitting Pattern Lion Brand® Heartland® Autumn Leaves Wreath Pattern Number: L40329

Decorate your door this Halloween with this knitted owl wreath. Designed by Nicky Epstein. Free Knitting Pattern from Lion Brand Yarn Lion Brand® Heartland® Autumn Leaves Wreath Pattern Number: L40329

SKILL LEVEL: Easy + (Level 3)

SIZE: One Size

About 17 in. (43 cm) across

CORRECTIONS: None as of Sep 28, 2016. To check for later updates, click here. MATERIALS • 136­124 Lion Brand Heartland Yarn: Big Bend 2 Balls (A) • 136­135 Lion Brand Heartland Yarn: Yosemite 1 Ball (B) • 136­173 Lion Brand Heartland Yarn: Everglades 1 Ball (C) • 136­180 Lion Brand Heartland Yarn: Kings Canyon 1 Ball (D) *Heartland (Article #136). Solids: 100% Acrylic Tweeds: 94% Acrylic, 6% Rayon; package size: • 136­126 Lion Brand Heartland Solids: 5oz/142g (251yd/230m) Yarn: Sequoia Tweeds: 4oz/113g (200yd/183m) 1 Ball (E) • 136­158 Lion Brand Heartland Yarn: Yellowstone 1 Ball (F) • Lion Brand Knitting Needles­ Size (A)

9 [5.5 mm] • Lion Brand Double­Pointed Needles

­ Size 9 • Lion Brand Crochet Hook ­ Size I­9 • Lion Brand Stitch Holders • Lion Brand Large­Eye Blunt

Needles (Set of 6) • Additional Materials 53 x 82 in. (134.5 x 208 cm) piece of batting Sewing needle and heavy duty thread Fiberfill stuffing

GAUGE:

16 sts + 22 rows = about 4 in. (10 cm) in St st (k on RS, p on WS).

When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. The needle or hook size called for in the pattern is based on what the designer used, but it is not unusual for gauge to vary from person to person. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make your swatch, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.

Making a Gauge Swatch

STITCH EXPLANATION: kfb (knit in front and back) Knit next st without removing it from left needle, then k through back of same st – 1 st increased. M1 (make 1) An increase worked by lifting the horizontal strand lying between needles and placing it onto left needle. Knit this new stitch through the back loop – 1 st increased. ssk (slip, slip, knit) Slip next 2 sts as if to knit, one at a time, to right needle; insert left needle into fronts of these 2 sts and knit them tog – 1 st decreased. sk2p (slip­k2tog­pass slipped st over) A double decrease worked as follows: 1. Insert right needle as if to knit, and slip the next st from the left needle to the right needle. 2. Knit the next 2 sts together. 3. With tip of left needle, lift the slipped st (the 2nd st on right needle) up and over the k2tog (first st on right needle) and off the needle – you have decreased 2 sts. Yo (yarn over) An increase that also creates a small decorative hole (eyelet) in the fabric, worked as follows: 1. Bring yarn to front, between the needles. 2. Take yarn to back, over the right needle. This creates the new st. You are now ready to proceed with the next st as instructed.

NOTES:

1. Batting is rolled into a cylinder, then covered with a strip of St st (k on RS, p on WS) to make Wreath. 2. Owl is worked separately and then sewn to Wreath. 3. Leaves, acorns and other embellishments are made separately and then sewn to Wreath. We encourage you to use your creativity and make these fanciful trims in colors as desired.

WREATH With straight needles and A, cast on 46 sts. Work St st (k on RS, p on WS) until piece measures about 53 in. (134.5 cm) from beg. Bind off. Wreath Assembly Lay batting flat with a short side in front of you. Roll batting away from you into a cylinder. With sewing needle and thread, sew the free end of the batting to the cylinder. Bring ends of batting wreath together and, with sewing needle and thread, sew ends together to make a ring.

Seam the short ends of the A piece to make a ring. Wrap ring around batting wreath, then seam long sides of A piece together so that batting is completely enclosed.

LEAVES (make 2 with B, 1 with B tipped with F, 1 with C, 1 with C tipped with D, 1 with D, 1 with D tipped with C, 1 with E, and 1 with F tipped with E or with colors as desired) Stem With 2 double pointed needles and first color, cast on 5 sts. Knit the 5 sts. Do not turn work. *Slide sts to other end of needle and knit them, pulling yarn tightly across the back of the work, (do not turn work); rep from * until cord measures about 1 1/2 in. (4 cm) long. Begin Leaf Row 1: K1, M1, (k1, yo) 2 times, k1 M1, k1 – 9 sts. Row 2 and all even numbered rows except 12, 22, and 36: Purl. Row 3: (K3, yo) 2 times, k3 ­ 11 sts. Row 5: K3, yo, k5, yo, k3 – 13 sts. Row 7: K3, yo, k7, yo, k3 – 15 sts. Row 9: K3, yo, k9, yo, k3 – 17 sts. Row 11: K8, yo, k1, yo, k3, sl last 5 sts to a holder – 14 sts. Row 12: P9, sl last 5 sts to a holder – 9 sts. Row 13: (K3, yo) 2 times, k3 ­ 11 sts. Row 15: K3, yo, k5, yo, k3 – 13 sts. Row 17: K3, yo, k7, yo, k3 – 15 sts. Row 19: K3, yo, k9, yo, k3 – 17 sts. Row 21: K8, yo, k1, yo, k3, sl last 5 sts to a holder – 14 sts. Row 22: P9, sl last 5 sts to a holder – 9 sts. Row 23: (K3, yo) 2 times, k3 ­ 11 sts. Row 25: K3, yo, k5, yo, k3 – 13 sts. Row 27: Ssk, k1, yo, k2tog, k3, ssk, yo, k1, k2tog – 11 sts. Note: If you are making a two color (tipped) leaf, change to the second color as you work Row 29. Row 29: Ssk, yo, k2tog, k3, ssk, yo, k2tog – 9 sts. Row 31: Ssk, yo, k2tog, k1, ssk, yo, k2tog – 7 sts. Row 33: Ssk, yo, sl2tog knit wise, k1, p2sso, yo, k2tog – 5 sts. Row 35: K1, sk2p, k1 – 3 sts. Row 36: Sk2p. Fasten off last st. Leaf Tips Note: For Leaves that are tipped with another color, use the 2nd color to work leaf tips. Slip sts from upper left holder back onto needle and join yarn, ready to work a RS row. Row 1: Knit. Rows 2 and 4: Purl. Row 3: Ssk, k1, k2tog – 3 sts. Row 5: Sk2p. Fasten off last st. Rep for sts on upper right holder. Slip sts from lower left holder back onto needle and join yarn, ready to work a RS row. Row 1: Ssk, k1, k2tog – 3 sts. Row 2: Sk2p. Fasten off last st. Rep for sts on lower right holder.

ACORNS (make about 7) Base With straight needles and E, and leaving a long yarn tail for seaming, cast on 5 sts. Row 1 (RS): Kfb across – 10 sts. Beg with a WS (purl) row, work in St st for 9 rows. Cap Change to F. Next Row: With F, k1, kfb across to last st, k1 – 18 sts. Knit 5 rows. Next Row: K2tog across – 9 sts. Next row: K2tog across to last st, k last st – 5 sts. Cut yarn, leaving a 12 in. (30.5 cm) long yarn tail. Thread yarn tail through remaining sts and pull to gather. Knot securely and cut yarn leaving a 10 in. (25.5 cm) yarn tail. Hold F yarn tail together with a strand of E. With 2 strands held tog and crochet hook, chain for about 2 1/2 in. (6.5 cm). Fasten off. Thread yarn tail at cast on edge into blunt needle, then weave in and out of cast on edge. Gather edge together and knot, then seam sides of Acorn, stuffing lightly before sewing closed.

LONG TENDRILS (make about 8, using C and D as desired) With straight needles, cast on 21 sts over 2 needles held tog (to make a very loose cast on). Remove one needle. Row 1: Kfb in each st across – 42 sts. Bind off.

SHORT TENDRILS (make about 6, using C and D as desired) Cast on 15 sts over 2 needles and work same as Long Tendrils.

OWL With straight needles and E, cast on 42 sts, leaving a long yarn tail for seaming. Work in St st until piece measures about 3 in. (7.5 cm) from beg, end with a WS (purl row) as the last row you work. Change to B. Continue in St st until piece measures about 8 1/2 in. (cm) from beg, end with a WS row as the last row you work. Base Shaping Next Row (RS): *K1, k2tog; rep from * across – 28 sts. Cut yarn, leaving a long yarn tail. Thread yarn tail through remaining sts, draw sts together and knot to secure.

Eyes (make 2) With straight needles and F, cast on 23 sts over 2 needles held tog (to make a very loose cast on). Remove one needle. Knit 3 rows, then pass sts, one at a time, over first st and off the needle. Cut yarn, leaving a long yarn tail. With yarn tail, sew ends of piece tog to make a circle. Beak With straight needles and A, cast on 7 sts. Knit 4 rows. Next Row: Ssk, k to last 2 sts, k2tog – 5 sts. Next Row: Knit. Rep last 2 rows once more ­ 3 sts. Next Row: Sk2p. Fasten off last st.

Wings (make 2) With straight needles and A, cast on 11 sts. Work in Garter st (k every row) until piece measures about 1 in. (2.5 cm) from beg. Next Row: Ssk, k to last 2 sts, k2tog – 9 sts. Next Row: Knit. Rep last 2 rows until 3 sts remain. Next Row: Sk2p. Fasten off last st.

Owl Assembly With cast­on yarn tail and blunt eyed needle, seam side edges of Owl. Sew top of head seam, leaving a small opening for stuffing. Stuff owl and finish sewing top of head seam. To shape horns, make a tuck st on each side of top of head. With A, embroider a French knot in center of each Eye. Sew Eyes and Beak to Owl. Sew a Wing to each side of Owl, at color change of B to E on Owl.

FINISHING Sew Leaves, Acorns, and Tendrils to Wreath as desired. With sewing needle and thread, and sewing into batting, sew sides and base of Owl securely to Wreath.

Hanging Loop With A, cast on 5 sts. Work same as Leaf Stem until piece measures about 2 in. (5 cm). Bind off. Sew ends of piece to back of Wreath. Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration beg = begin(s)(ning) k = knit k2tog = knit 2 together p = purl RS = right side St st = Stockinette stitch st(s) = stitch(es) tog = together WS = wrong side

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