Leaf Medallion

Leaf Medallion Knit Shawl by Lisa Hannes

What Is Being Made

The Leaf Medallion is a modern triangular knit shawl designed by Lisa Hannes of maliha designs. This downloadable PDF pattern creates a sideways and bias-knit shawl with a distinctive curved top edge. The finished piece features decorative leaf lace motifs that transition from individual floating elements into a cohesive all-over lace pattern, making it a striking accessory for intermediate knitters.

Construction Method

This shawl is worked using a sideways and bias knitting technique, which means you begin knitting from the right tip with just a few stitches and gradually increase as you work your way across to the left edge. This construction method creates the triangular shape and allows the knitter to easily adjust the final size by continuing to work rows until reaching the desired dimensions. The bias knit approach also contributes to the elegant drape characteristic of triangular shawls.

Stitch Techniques and Pattern Structure

The Leaf Medallion employs a two-part stitch strategy that showcases both textural contrast and lace work:

• Garter Stitch Background: The initial section of the shawl is worked in garter stitch, which creates a textured, reversible fabric that serves as the foundation for the design
• Leaf Lace Motifs: Single leaf lace motifs are worked on the garter stitch background in the first part of the pattern, creating floating leaf shapes that appear to dance across the fabric
• All-Over Lace Transition: As the shawl progresses, these individual leaf elements gather together to form a beautiful all-over lace pattern, creating visual movement and sophistication

Pattern Format and Instructions

The Leaf Medallion pattern is provided in a fully written format as well as charted instructions, allowing knitters to choose their preferred method of following the pattern. This dual-format approach makes the pattern accessible to knitters who prefer traditional written directions and those who work better from visual charts. The pattern includes specific directional guidance provided on page 3 of the PDF.

Yarn and Materials

This pattern is designed for sport weight yarn, which is a lightweight yarn that creates a delicate, refined fabric ideal for lace shawls. Sport weight yarn allows the leaf motifs and lace details to be clearly visible while maintaining good drape. Knitters will need appropriate needles sized for sport weight yarn, though specific needle sizes should be confirmed in the complete pattern details.

Skill Level

The Leaf Medallion is rated as an intermediate difficulty pattern, making it suitable for knitters who have mastered basic stitches and are ready to tackle lace work and shaping techniques. The combination of garter stitch sections and lace motifs provides a good balance of straightforward and more challenging elements.

Pattern Information

This pattern is an original design by Lisa Hannes, published in 2021 and available as a downloadable PDF. The pattern is intended for personal, non-commercial use only. For questions or pattern support, designers can contact Lisa Hannes through Ravelry or via email at designsbymaliha@gmail.com.