Leaves - Short / designer's favourite
Leaves - Short / designer's favourite
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Leaves – The Sweater (Short)
Bloom Collection · Level: Beginner plus
Part of the Bloom Collection – CosyMonday's tribute to the soft shapes of nature and feminine silhouettes. Leaves – Short is a light, feminine sweater inspired by leaves and flowers, with a soft raglan construction, full puff sleeves and a hand-embroidered flower wreath.
Soft. Natural. Handmade.
Styling
Wear Leaves – The Sweater with high-waisted jeans, a long skirt or wide linen trousers. The short silhouette makes the sweater perfect for layering, while the embroidery adds a handmade touch that makes even simple outfits personal and elegant.
Perfect if you want
- A light, feminine sweater
- A project with hand-embroidered details
- To combine knitting and embroidery
- A personal, one-of-a-kind garment
- A modern sweater with a romantic look
What you get
- Digital knitting pattern (PDF)
- Five sizes – XS (S) M (L) XL
- Complete step-by-step guidance
- Embroidery guide with illustrations
- Cosy Cues with technical tips throughout the pattern
- Carefully worked raglan construction
Bloom Collection
The Bloom Collection is CosyMonday's tribute to the soft shapes of nature, flowers, bright days and feminine silhouettes. Leaves – Short shows how simple constructions and small handmade details can make a design that feels both modern and timeless.
Sizes
XS (S) M (L) XL
- Bust width: 88 (92) 96 (104) 112 cm
- Length: 38 (40) 42 (44) 46 cm
- Sleeve length: 38 (39) 40 (41) 42 cm
Yarn & equipment
Yarn
Puno – Rauma Garn (1 strand)
Approx. 5 (6) 6 (7) 7 balls.
Original colour: Gingerbread or another warm natural shade. Leftovers from Garnspesialisten also work well for the embroidery.
Needles
- Circular needle 6–7 mm
- Stitch markers
- Darning needle
- Embroidery needle
- Tape measure
Gauge
14 stitches × approx. 18 rounds = 10 × 10 cm.
Construction
Leaves – The Sweater is knitted from the bottom up with raglan decreases. Body and sleeves are knitted separately before they are joined into the yoke. The soft puff sleeves give volume and balance, while the short length creates a modern, feminine silhouette. Finally you embroider the decorative flower wreath that gives the design its character.
New to you? See how to knit puff sleeves.
About the pattern
The pattern suits you if you want to combine knitting and embroidery in one project. Through clear step-by-step explanations you learn both raglan construction and simple embroidery techniques that lift the garment and make every sweater personal.
What you will learn
- Raglan decreases
- Puff sleeves
- Chain stitch
- French knots
- Embroidery on knitting
Design philosophy
Leaves – Short is inspired by the organic shapes of nature and the pleasure of putting your own mark on your handwork. The hand-embroidered flower wreath makes every sweater a little different – a small work of art made with needle, yarn and time.
Design & look
Scandinavian · Feminine · Bohemian · Natural · Hand-embroidered · Romantic · Timeless
Share your version
We love seeing how Leaves – Short takes on its own look through different embroidery colours and yarn choices. Do share your finished project and inspire other knitters.
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About the designer
CosyMonday is founded and run by Anne Turid, a Norwegian knitwear designer trained in fashion at Moteskolen Esmod AS. Every pattern is designed with clean lines, real quality yarn and the details that make a garment your own. When you choose a CosyMonday pattern, you become part of a growing community of knitters who share the same love of good craft and timeless design. Welcome into the universe.
