You can now choose the downloadable PDF version of the pattern or the hard copy printed out and mailed -- it is your choice. 

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Foliata  is another beaded beauty by Nim Teasdale 

Nim writes:

Foliata is inspired by the various spiral forms occasionally seen in certain types of plants. Whether you’re currently enjoying the beginnings of summer... or gazing out the windows at bare branches and dreaming of spring, foliage is something to be savoured.

In this design, leaves gradually evolve from small, simple shapes to more elaborate forms as the pattern swirls outwards..

The construction uses a spiralling wedge shape which increases in gradually expanding leaves that radiate sideways out from the centre. 

The stitches increase as the leaves widen, and also increase at the edges to form a generous crescent, or a half circle plus wings.

The pattern includes three sizes, and includes optional light beading.

The pattern is written out and can be knit directly from that or, if preferred, from charts with notes.

One can use a lot of beads or just a few.