Knitted blanket featuring an iconic Australian design of gum leaves and gum nuts framed by a Moss Stitch border. Twisted stitches create the textured 3D leaves. A garter stitch border completes the rug.
Unique textured knitting design of Australian gum leaves and gum nuts shown in close up.

Gum leaves and Gumnuts

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The pattern is a digital download for 12 ply yarn, in pdf format.


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.