Gum Leaves & Gumnuts

by Daphne Ferguson

This rug is knitted in three panels which are then sewn together.  Twisted stitches create the 3D leaves.  The gumnuts are made separately and attached afterwards.  A garter stitch border completes the rug.

The rug uses 1200gms of 12ply yarn and is knitted on 6mm needles.

It measures 90cm x 135cm

The cluster of gum leaves are framed by a Moss Stitch border.

• Twisted stitches create the 3D leaves.
• The gum nuts are made separately and attached afterwards.
• A garter stitch border completes the rug.

Tip: Add stamens to the gum nuts to make them into gum blossoms.

The rug measures 135cm x 90cm. It uses 1200g of 12 ply yarn (Bulky USA, Chunky UK) and is knitted on 6mm needles.

This pattern is also published in the Seven Chunky Rugs pattern book.