Crocheting leaves is a wonderful way to bring a touch of nature into your crafts. Whether you’re adorning a wreath, creating a bouquet, or adding details to a garment, crochet leaves can provide a unique and personal touch. In this blog post, we’ll explore several patterns to create different leaf shapes, perfect for a variety of projects.
Materials Needed
- Yarn of your choice (green shades are typical for leaves, but feel free to get creative!)
- Crochet hook compatible with your yarn
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Basic Leaf Pattern
This simple leaf pattern is a great starting point for beginners.
- Start: Chain 10.
- Row 1: Slip stitch in the second chain from the hook, single crochet (sc) in the next chain, half double crochet (hdc) in the next 2 chains, double crochet (dc) in the next 2 chains, hdc in the next 2 chains, sc in the next chain, and finally, a slip stitch in the last chain.
- Creating the Other Side: Work a slip stitch into the same last chain. Now work on the other side of the chain – sc in the next chain, hdc in the next 2 chains, dc in the next 2 chains, hdc in the next 2 chains, sc in the next chain, and end with a slip stitch.
- Finishing: Fasten off and weave in the ends.
Oval Leaf Pattern
For a more elongated leaf shape:
- Start: Chain 12.
- Row 1: Slip stitch in the second chain from the hook, sc in the next, hdc in the next 3 chains, dc in the next 4 chains, hdc in the next 2 chains, and sc in the last chain.
- Other Side: Work on the other side of the chain – hdc in the next 2 chains, dc in the next 4 chains, hdc in the next 3 chains, sc in the next chain, and end with a slip stitch.
- Finishing: Fasten off and weave in the ends.
Ivy Leaf Pattern
This pattern creates a leaf with three points, similar to an ivy leaf.
- Start: Chain 9.
- Row 1: Sc in the second chain from the hook, hdc in the next chain, dc in the next 2 chains, treble crochet (tr) in the next chain, dc in the next 2 chains, hdc in the next chain, and sc in the last chain.
- Creating Points: Chain 3 and slip stitch in the second chain from the hook for the first point. Then slip stitch into the next 2 stitches and repeat the chain 3 process for the second point. Continue this pattern until the third point is created.
- Other Side: Work on the other side of the chain with corresponding stitches to mirror the first half.
- Finishing: Fasten off and weave in the ends.
Maple Leaf Pattern
Maple leaves are distinctly lobed and make for a beautiful crochet pattern.
- Start: Chain 9.
- Round 1: Sc in the 2nd chain from the hook, hdc in the next, 5 dc in the next, hdc in the next, sc in the next, (sc, ch 2, sc) in the next. This creates the first half and the tip of the leaf.
- Creating Lobes: Working on the other side of the chain, sc in the next chain, hdc, 5 dc in the next chain, hdc, sc, and slip stitch in the last chain.
- Round 2: Work sc around the edge of the leaf to smooth out the shape, making 3 sc in the top of each lobe for a sharper point. Slip stitch to the first sc of the round.
- Finishing: Fasten off and weave in ends.
Oak Leaf Pattern
Oak leaves have a wavy, lobed appearance, and this pattern captures that essence.
- Start: Chain 11.
- Row 1: Skip the first chain, 10 sc, turn.
- Row 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in the next stitch, sc in the next stitch, repeat from * to * to the end, turn.
- Row 3: Ch 1, working in back loops only, sc in each stitch to the end, turn.
- Creating Lobes: Ch 1, sc in the next 2 stitches, (hdc, dc, tr, dc, hdc) in the next stitch for the lobe, sc in the next 2 stitches, repeat from * to * to the end.
- Finishing: Work a row of sc around the entire leaf for a neat edge. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Aspen Leaf Pattern
Aspen leaves are known for their rounded, heart-like shape.
- Start: Chain 9.
- Row 1: Sc in the 2nd chain from the hook, hdc in the next 2 chains, dc in the next 2 chains, hdc in the next 2 chains, 5 sc in the last chain.
- Other Side: Working on the other side of the chain, hdc in the next 2 chains, dc in the next 2 chains, hdc in the next 2 chains, sc in the last chain.
- Finishing: Ch 1, then work a sc in each stitch around the leaf, with 3 sc in the center stitch at the top to form the rounded top of the leaf. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Pine Needle Pattern
This is a simple pattern for creating pine needle-like leaves.
- Start: Chain a length depending on how long you want the needle to be (e.g., chain 15 for a medium-sized needle).
- Row 1: Slip stitch in the 2nd chain from the hook and in each chain across.
- Finishing: Fasten off and leave a long tail if you wish to attach the needle to something else.
These crochet leaves patterns offer a variety of leaf shapes and sizes, perfect for different projects. You can mix and match these leaves for a natural, woodland feel, or use them individually to add a specific accent. Enjoy your crocheting and feel free to experiment with different yarns and colors!
