by 🌿 AMAZING CROCHET LEAF PATTERN
Full Step-by-Step Written Tutorial
Beginner Friendly – US Terms
🧶 SKILL LEVEL
Beginner → Easy Intermediate
(Simple stitches, beautiful result)
🧵 MATERIALS
- Yarn: Cotton or cotton blend (Sport / DK / Light Worsted)
- Crochet Hook: 3.0 – 4.0 mm (match yarn)
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
- Stitch markers (optional)
💡 Cotton yarn gives the leaf the best shape and stitch definition.
✂️ ABBREVIATIONS (US TERMS)
- ch = chain
- sl st = slip stitch
- sc = single crochet
- hdc = half double crochet
- dc = double crochet
- tr = treble crochet
- sp = space
- st = stitch
🍃 PATTERN CHARACTERISTICS
- Leaf-shaped motif
- Symmetrical design
- Grows outward from center vein
- Flexible size
- Easy to join into fabric
🪡 STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
🔰 FOUNDATION – LEAF CENTER CHAIN
- Ch 15
(This forms the center spine of the leaf)
🍃 ROW 1 – FIRST SIDE OF LEAF
Work into the chain starting from the 2nd chain from hook:
- Sc in 2nd ch from hook
- Hdc in next ch
- Dc in next 2 chains
- Tr in next 3 chains
- Dc in next 2 chains
- Hdc in next chain
- Sc in next chain
✔ You have now worked one side of the leaf
🍃 TIP OF THE LEAF
- In the last chain, work:
- (sc, ch 2, sc)
✔ This creates the pointed leaf tip
🍃 ROW 2 – SECOND SIDE OF LEAF (Mirror Side)
Now continue working down the opposite side of the foundation chain:
- Sc in next chain
- Hdc in next chain
- Dc in next 2 chains
- Tr in next 3 chains
- Dc in next 2 chains
- Hdc in next chain
- Sc in last chain
🍃 FINISH CENTER VEIN
- Sl st into the very first stitch
- Do not fasten off yet
✔ Leaf base is complete 🌿
🌿 ROUND 2 – LEAF TEXTURE & SHAPING
This round adds definition, texture, and elegance.
Begin edging:
- Ch 1
- Sc in same stitch
Along first side of leaf:
Work 1 sc in each stitch, but:
- In dc stitches: work 2 sc
- In tr stitches: work 3 sc
✔ This keeps the leaf flat and full
At the tip:
In the ch-2 space work:
- (sc, ch 2, sc)
Along second side:
Repeat the same sc placement:
- 1 sc in sc/hdc
- 2 sc in dc
- 3 sc in tr
At leaf base:
- Sl st to first sc
- Fasten off
✔ Leaf now has a clean, defined shape
🌿 OPTIONAL ROUND 3 – DECORATIVE EDGE (VERY BEAUTIFUL)
Use this round for blouses, runners, and decorative projects.
- Join yarn at leaf base
- Ch 3
- Skip 1 st
- Sl st in next st
- Repeat (ch 3, skip 1, sl st) around leaf edge
- At tip, work ch 3 twice for extra point
- Sl st to finish
- Fasten off
✔ Creates a lacy, elegant outline ✨
📐 LEAF SIZE (APPROX.)
- Length: 8–12 cm (depends on yarn & hook)
- Width: 4–6 cm
💡 Make larger leaves by:
- Using thicker yarn
- Increasing foundation chain
- Adding one more tr on each side
🧵 USING THE LEAF MOTIF
🍃 For Blouses
- Join leaves at tips and sides
- Leave space between motifs
- Use lightweight yarn
🍃 For Runners / Tablecloths
- Join leaves side-by-side
- Add mesh rows between motifs
🍃 For Shawls
- Combine leaves with chains
- Create flowing organic shapes
🍃 For Blankets
- Attach leaves to squares
- Use as appliqués
🔗 JOINING IDEAS
Sewing Join
- Mattress stitch at leaf base
Crochet Join
- Sl st through matching stitches
Join-As-You-Go
- Best for garments
🌸 BLOCKING & FINISHING
- Weave in all ends
- Wet or steam block
- Shape leaf tip and sides
- Let dry flat
✔ Blocking makes the leaf look professional 🌿
🧠 BEGINNER TIPS
- Keep tension relaxed
- Count stitches on both sides
- Use stitch markers for tip
- Block every leaf before joining
- Practice one leaf first
📋 QUICK CHEAT SHEET
- Foundation: ch 15
- One side stitches: sc → hdc → dc → tr → dc → hdc → sc
- Tip: (sc, ch 2, sc)
- Mirror the other side
- Edge with sc or decorative picots
🌟 WHY THIS LEAF PATTERN IS AMAZING
✔ Elegant & natural
✔ Works for ANY project
✔ Beginner friendly
✔ Easy to resize
✔ Timeless design
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