Learn Stacked Decreases with the Oak Leaf Pattern
The Oak Leaf is a fun little introduction to stacked decreases. This technique can be used to create lobe shaped edging, flame stitch motifs, and shaping. Stacked decreases are worked by slipping stitches back to the left needle to work them again.
Finished Size: Approx. 6” (15 cm) wide and 4” (10 cm) long.
Yarn: Approx. 10 yards (9.5 m) of worsted weight yarn.
Needles: Size 10 (6mm) needles, or one size up from size on label.
Gauge: Not essential.
Other Materials: Sewing needle, steamer, blocking surface, pins.
Row 1: K5, K5tog, [SB2, K3tog] x 4,
K7, K5tog, [SB2, K3tog] x 4,
K6, K5tog, [SB2, K3tog] x 3,
K4, K5tog, [SB2, K3tog] x 3,
K4, K5tog, [SB2, K3tog] x 3,
K7, K5tog, [SB2, K3tog] x 4,
K7, K5tog, [SB2, K3tog] x 4, K1. (23 sts)
Row 2: Knit
Row 3: K9, K5tog, [SB2, K3tog] x 8,K1.
Work a 6 row i-cord with the 3 remaining sts.
Bind off.
Stitch Definitions
I-cord - Knit to end of row, slide all stitches to the other end of the circular needle to work the next row.
K3tog - Knit 3 stitches together.
K5tog - Knit 5 stitches together.
If K5tog is difficult: Slip 2 stitches knitwise together, K3tog, pass slipped stitches over.
SB - Slip back to left needle.
If you prefer to download a PDF version of this pattern, you can download it .
For a video showing how to do the decreases in this pattern, follow this link.
This article will help if you want to use stacked decreases in other projects.
Finished Size: Approx. 6” (15 cm) wide and 4” (10 cm) long.
Yarn: Approx. 10 yards (9.5 m) of worsted weight yarn.
Needles: Size 10 (6mm) needles, or one size up from size on label.
Gauge: Not essential.
Other Materials: Sewing needle, steamer, blocking surface, pins.
Pattern instructions
CO 101 sts
Row 1: K5, K5tog, [SB2, K3tog] x 4,
K7, K5tog, [SB2, K3tog] x 4,
K6, K5tog, [SB2, K3tog] x 3,
K4, K5tog, [SB2, K3tog] x 3,
K4, K5tog, [SB2, K3tog] x 3,
K7, K5tog, [SB2, K3tog] x 4,
K7, K5tog, [SB2, K3tog] x 4, K1. (23 sts)
Row 2: Knit
Row 3: K9, K5tog, [SB2, K3tog] x 8,K1.
Work a 6 row i-cord with the 3 remaining sts.
Bind off.
Stitch Definitions
I-cord - Knit to end of row, slide all stitches to the other end of the circular needle to work the next row.K3tog - Knit 3 stitches together.
K5tog - Knit 5 stitches together.
If K5tog is difficult: Slip 2 stitches knitwise together, K3tog, pass slipped stitches over.
SB - Slip back to left needle.
If you prefer to download a PDF version of this pattern, you can download it .
For a video showing how to do the decreases in this pattern, follow this link.
This article will help if you want to use stacked decreases in other projects.
