Motifs and appliques can be such fun projects to crochet. Not only are they quick to make but they can often be used as accent pieces when stitched onto other projects. Today have a a cute crochet leaf pattern to share that I’ve written up in three different sizes. You can make them in pretty shades of green for spring and summer and riches tones of red, orange and yellow for autumn.
Sew them onto wreaths, crochet pumpkins, table runners, blankets, hats, scarves…you name it! Find the free crochet patterns to all three sizes below…
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This pattern uses worsted weight cotton yarn. For my versions, I used WeCrochet Dishie which is a wonderfully soft and beautiful yarn to crochet with. If this yarn is new to you, please check out my review here: Dishie Yarn Review
Each leaf pattern is divided into its own section for simplicity. Please read the notes below before beginning your leaf.
Notes:
– These pattern are written in US terms (find a stitch conversion chart here)
– Gauge is not terribly important for these projects
– The approximate measurements of each leaf are as follows (width measured at the widest section): large leaf = 6 inches tall and 3 inches wide. Medium leaf = 5 inches tall and 2 inches wide. Small leaf = 3 inches tall and 1 ½ wide
– Turning chains 1 and 2 do not count as a stitch throughout each leaf
– You might find it beneficial to block your leaf after completion
– The turning CH creates a bit of texture which resembles the uneven ridges that some leaves have around the edges
Materials Needed:
– Approximate yardage for one leaf in each size made with worsted weight yarn is as follows: 12 yards (large), 5 yards (medium), 3 yards (small). I used WeCrochet Dishie cotton
– 4mm hook (I used the hook from my adorable Dots set)
– Yarn needle
– Scissors
– Measuring tape
Stitches:
CH – Chain
SC – Single Crochet
DC – Double Crochet
SC DEC – SC Decrease
DC DEC – Double Crochet Decrease
Special Stitch Tutorials:
Single Crochet Decrease (SC DEC) – Insert hook into stitch. Yarn over and pull up a loop (2 loops on hook). Insert hook into next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook). Yarn over, pull through all three loops on hook. SC DEC complete.
Double Crochet Decrease (DC DEC) – Yarn over, insert hook into stitch. Yarn over and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook). Yarn over, pull through two loops on your hook (2 loops on hook). Yarn over, insert hook into the next stitch. Yarn over and pull up a loop (4 loops on hook). Yarn over, pull through two loops on hook (3 loops on hook). Yarn over, pull through remaining three loops. DC DEC complete.
Large Leaf Pattern
Pattern:
Begin with CH 3
Row 1:
Into the second CH from your hook, place 1 SC. Make 1 SC into the next stitch. CH 1 and turn.
(2 SC stitches)
Rows 2-5:
Into each stitch, place 1 SC. CH 1 and turn for all rows except row 5. After completing row 5, do not CH 1. CH 2 instead and turn your work.
(2 SC stitches)
Row 6:
Into the first stitch, place 3 DC. Make 3 DC into the last stitch. CH 2 and turn.
(6 DC stitches)
Row 7:
Place 2 DC into the first stitch. Place 1 DC into each of the next 4 stitches. Place 2 DC into the last stitch. CH 2 and turn.
(8 DC stitches)
Row 8:
Place 2 DC into the first stitch. Make 1 DC into each of the next 6 stitches. Place 2 DC into the last stitch. CH 2 and turn.
(10 DC stitches)
Row 9:
Place 2 DC into the first stitch. Place 1 DC into each of the next 8 stitches. Place 2 DC into the last stitch. CH 2 and turn.
(12 DC stitches)
Rows 10-11:
Into the first stitch and each stitch across the row, make 1 DC. CH 2 and turn.
(12 DC stitches)
Row 12:
Complete 1 DC DEC. Make 1 DC into each of the next 8 stitches. With two stitches remaining, make 1 DC DEC. CH 2 and turn.
(10 DC stitches)
Row 13:
Complete 1 DC DEC. Make 1 DC into each of the next 6 stitches. With two stitches remaining, make 1 DC DEC. CH 2 and turn.
(8 DC stitches)
Row 14:
Complete 1 DC DEC. Make 1 DC into each of the next 4 stitches. With two stitches remaining, make 1 DC DEC. CH 2 and turn.
(6 DC stitches)
Row 15:
Complete 1 DC DEC. Make 1 DC into each of the next 2 stitches. With two stitches remaining, make 1 DC DEC. CH 2 and turn.
(4 DC stitches)
Row 16:
Complete 1 DC DEC. With two stitches remaining, make 1 DC DEC. CH 2 and turn.
(2 DC stitches)
Row 17:
Complete 1 DC DEC. Fasten off and weave in ends.
(1 DC stitch)
Medium Leaf Pattern
Pattern:
Begin with CH 2
Row 1:
Into the 2nd CH from your hook, place 1 SC. CH 1 and turn.
(1 SC stitch)
Rows 2-5:
Place 1 SC into the stitch. CH 1 and turn for all rows except row 5. After completing row 5, CH 2 and turn.
(1 SC stitch)
Row 6:Into the first stitch, place 4 DC. CH 2 and turn.
(4 DC stitches)
Row 7:
Into the first stitch, place 2 DC. Make 1 DC into each of the next 2 stitches. Place 2 DC into the last stitch. CH 2 and turn.
(6 DC stitches)
Row 8:
Into the first stitch, place 2 DC. Make 1 DC into each of the next 4 stitches. Place 2 DC into the last stitch. CH 2 and turn.
(8 DC stitches)
Rows 9-10:
Into the first stitch and each stitch across, place 1 DC. CH 2 and turn.
(8 DC stitches)
Row 11:
Complete 1 DC DEC. Make 1 DC into each of the next 4 stitches. With 2 stitches remaining, make 1 DC DEC. CH 2 and turn.
(6 DC stitches)
Row 12:
Complete 1 DC DEC. Make 1 DC into each of the next 2 stitches. With 2 stitches remaining, make 1 DC DEC. CH 2 and turn.
(4 DC stitches)
Row 13:
Complete 1 DC DEC. With 2 stitches remaining, make 1 DC DEC. CH 2 and turn.
(2 DC stitches)
Row 14:
Complete 1 DC DEC. Fasten off and weave in ends.
(1 DC stitch)
Small Leaf Pattern
Pattern:
Begin with CH 2
Row 1:
Into the second CH from your hook, place 1 SC. CH 1 and turn.
(1 SC stitch)
Rows 2-4:
Place 1 SC into the stitch. CH 1 and turn.
(1 SC stitch)
Row 5:Into the stitch, place 3 SC. CH 1 and turn.
(3 SC stitches)
Row 6:
Place 2 SC into the first stitch. Place 1 SC into the next stitch. Place 2 SC into the last stitch. CH 1 and turn.
(5 SC stitches)
Row 7:
Place 2 SC into the first stitch. Make 1 SC into the next 3 stitches. Place 2 SC into the last stitch. CH 1 and turn.
(7 SC stitches)
Rows 8-10:
Into the first stitch and each stitch across, make 1 SC. CH 1 and turn.
(7 SC stitches)
Row 11:
Make 1 SC DEC. Place 1 SC into the next 3 stitches. With 2 stitches remaining, make 1 SC DEC. CH 1 and turn.
(5 SC stitches)
Row 12:
Complete 1 SC DEC. Make 1 SC into the next stitch. With 2 stitches remaining, make 1 SC DEC. CH 1 and turn. CH 1 and turn.
(3 SC stitches)
Row 13:
Place 1 SC into the first stitch. With 2 stitches remaining, complete 1 SC DEC. CH 1 and turn.
(2 SC stitches)
Row 14:
Complete 1 SC DEC. Fasten off and weave in ends.
(1 SC stitch)
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These patterns were tested by an amazing group of crocheters. I’m so thankful for their help and absolutely love their versions. Check them out below:
Happy crocheting!