Girls Leaf Jacket

The jacket is knitted in one piece, plus the sleeves and a small insert in the lower back. It starts with an open stop. The pattern of leaves and wedges is created with german short rows in garter stitch.

The little bear is from Christel Krukkert, the instructions are available for free: “Bas the Bear”

Inspired by Scarf “Flowery” from Schoppel book “Knit the Cat 11 - Die Intelligenz der Hände”

Knitting is garter stitch, all selvedge stitches are knitted. Final edge after completion: I-Cord

Skills Required / What You'll Receive

Difficulty: medium
14 pages, with pictures and explained stitch by stitch
Skills: provisional gauge, german short rows

Size Information

Size 104, 3 - 4 years:
Length: 37 cm
Half Bust: 31 cm
Half Hips: 37 cm
Schoulder: 26 cm
Arm from shoulder: 37 cm
Half wrist: 8 cm
Half upper arm: 11 cm

Materials List

Colour A:
3 x Schoppel Zauberball Edition 3, Waschtag
Colour B:
2 x Schoppel Zauberball Edition 3, Englischer Garten

2 circular needles Nr. 3,5
Double pointed needles Nr. 3
Stop thread for provisional cast on

Tension garders stitch:
25M x 48R (10 x 10cm)