Free Crochet Leaf Patterns - How to Crochet a Leaf Made Easy!

Crochet leaf patterns are quick and easy and a lot of fun to make! They can be used for so many things! You can add them to crocheted flowers to complete the “bouquet” and use them as appliqué on cushions, bags, hats, blankets, anything! You can string a whole lot of leaves together as bunting to use as a seasonal decoration. You could even crochet tiny leaves using fine cotton yarn, add jewelry hooks and use them as earrings.

Free Crochet Leaf Patterns Tutorial

Articles on crochet leaf patterns do tend to pop up more frequently in autumn, but they can be useful all year round. You can make them in pretty autumn colors, pale, fresh spring leaves, lush, rich green summer leaves, and holly leaves at Christmas time!

This article will teach you how to crochet leaves, including popular patterns and techniques. It will help you get started on your next crochet project.

Supplies for Crocheted Leaves

• Yarn in colors of your choice, shades of green or autumn shades. They look best in DK or worsted weight yarn.
• Crochet hook size suitable for the yarn.
• Yarn needle
• Scissors.

Abbreviations to Crochet Leaf Patterns

All patterns are written using American Crochet terms.

• sl st = slip stitch crochet
• ch = chain stitch crochet
• sc = single crochet stitch
• dc = double crochet stitch
• hdc = half double crochet
• tr = treble crochet

How to Crochet a Leaf Step by Step Instructions

Crocheted leaf patterns come in a wide range of shapes and sizes. This makes them a useful addition to any crafter's collection. Whether you want to make a leaf decoration that stands on its own or add them to a bigger project, leaves can give your work a natural and elegant touch.

I love how almost all of these patterns make use of basic crochet stitches, so make sure you know how to work a single crochet stitch, half double crochet, double crochet stitch, treble crochet stitch, and slip stitch. These patterns are really cute, easy, and will take you no time to complete! You might fall head over heels for crocheting leaf patterns.

All of the leaves use stitches of varying heights to create their shapes. This photo tutorial will show you how to crochet leaves in the 5 shapes below.

1. Basic Crochet Leaf Patterns

This is a crochet small leaf.

• Chain 11.
• 1sc into the 2nd chain from the hook.
• 1hdc into the next chain.
• 2dc into each of the next 2 chains.
• 2tr into the next 2 chains.
• 2dc into each of the next 2 chains.
• 1hdc into the next chain.
• 1sc into the last chain.

• Now ch1, turn.
• Work the same sequence into your foundation chain on the opposite side (1sc, 1hdc, 2dc, 2tr, 2dc, 1hdc, 1sc).
• Fasten off and weave in ends.

Your leaf is now complete. You can change the size of this leaf by using different yarn weights and different size hooks.

2. Crochet Oak Leaf Pattern, Large Crochet Leaf Patterns

These crochet oak leaves are great for fall leaves, but of course, don’t have to be, they are just as pretty in pale green for spring or darker green for summer. The oak leaf is considerably bigger than the basic, simple leaf. These are made by making a simple leaf to start, then adding the wavy edges afterward.

• Begin by making 20 chains.

Round 1:

• Work into the second chain from the hook.
• Sc 4 times, hdc 4 times, dc 5 times, tr 5 times.

• Work 8 tr in the last chain. This will turn the corner.

• Turn and work the same sequence on the opposite side as follows: 5 tr, 5 dc, 4 hdc, 4 sc. (Each stitch is worked into the same foundation ch, just working in the opposite direction.)
• 1 sl st in the last chain.

• 1 hdc in round 1's first sc, skip next st, (3 dc, 3 ch, 1 sl st) in next st.

• 1 sl st, 1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc, (3 tr, 4 ch, 1 sl st) in next st,
• 1 sl st, 1 sc, 1 hdc, 3 dc, (3 tr, 4 ch, 1 sl st) in next st,
• 1 sl st, 1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc, (2 tr, 4 ch, 1 sl st) in the next st,
• 1 sl st, (1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 tr )in the next st. (You should be at the top of your leaf now.)

On the way back, crochet mirrored, as before.

• (1 tr, 1 dc, 1 hdc) in next st, 1 sl st,
• (1 sl st, 4 ch, 2 tr) in next st, 1 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc, 1 sl st,
• (1 sl st, 4 ch, 3 tr) in next st, 3 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc, 1 sl st,
• (1 sl st, 4 ch, 3 tr) in next st, 1 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc, 1 sl st,
• (1 sl st, 3 ch, 3 dc) in next st, skip next st, 1 hdc, 1 sl st in round 1's last sl st.

Stem:

• Ch 5, 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 3 sl st, finish with 1 sl st in last sl st of round 2.
• Fasten off and weave in the ends.

3. Fall Maple Leaf Crochet Pattern

These are started with crocheting in the round, then the pointy bits are added afterward. To make these points clear and sharp, you will need to work a picot stitch. Maple leaves can be used for crochet coasters.

To make the picot stitch: ch 3, sl st back into the first st in the first chain.

• Create a magic ring, or ch3, sl st into first chain to join.
• Round 1: Sc 6 into ring, draw ring closed, sl st to first sc (6 sc)
• Round 2: ch 1, 2 sc in each stitch around, sl st to first sc (12 sc)

• Round 3: *Ch 2, skip stitch, sl st in next st, repeat from * 4 times more, sc in last stitch, sl st to first ch 2 space (5 ch 2 spaces, 1 sc)

• Round 4: ch 1, 5 sc in each ch 2 space around, sc in final stitch, sl st to first sc (26 sc)

• Round 5: ch 1, *sc, (2 hdc) in next st, dc, (2 hdc) in next st, sc, repeat from *  4 times more, sc in final stitch, sl st to first sc (36 stitches)

• Round 6: ch 1, *sc, hdc, dc, (tr, picot, tr) all into next st, dc, hdc, sc, repeat from * 4 times more, sc in final stitch .

• Stem: ch 6, sc in the second chain from the hook and in each back towards the leaf, sl st back into sc, sl st to first sc (41 stitches in the leaf, 5 sc in the stem)
• Finish by fastening off and weaving in the ends.

These leaves look really lovely as a garland or bunting.

4. Holly, Crochet Leaf Patterns

• Chain 10 and begin working in the second chain from the hook.
•  First side: 2sc, hdc, 4 dc, hdc, 2 sc.

• Ch 1, turn for second side.
• Second side: Working back along your foundation ch, but in reverse. 2sc, hdc, 4 dc, hdc, 2 sc.
• To close the leaf, sl st into the beginning of the foundation chain. Do not turn your work.

Prickles: sl st, (sc, chain 2, sl st into 2nd chain from hook, sc), *sl st into each of the next two stitches, (sc, chain 2, sl st into 2nd chain from hook, sc)* repeat from* five times more, sl st into last st. Do not fasten off.

Stem: Ch 4 Sl st into the second chain from the hook, then sl st into each of the next two stitches. Stem created. Do not fasten off.

Center Vein: Thread hook through the leaf's center base from front to back. Yarn over, draw a loop to the front of the leaf, then through st on hook (sl st made through leaf).

Continue crocheting these sl st up the leaf's core line, forming a line of "surface chain stitches" all the way to the pointy end. Leave a tail end for darning and pull the tail end up through the leaf from back to front. 

Secure your stitches by threading them onto a needle and taking the yarn back through to the reverse of the leaf. Darn, in the end, to secure.

Make holly berries with small buttons or large beads, crochet tiny red circles, or cut small circles out of felt.

5. Quick and Easy Clover Leaf Crochet Pattern

This makes a really cute shamrock appliqué to wish the recipient good luck! It also looks charming appliquéd onto a hat or a beanie.

Round 1:

• Ch2, sc in the second ch from the hook,
• *ch3, sc in the same st,
• repeat * 3 times more,
• ch3, sl st in the third ch from the hook,
• sl st across the ch, sl st in the first sc. (4 loops)

Round 2:

• Sl st in first loop,
• *(ch3, 2 tr c, dc, 2 tr , ch3, sl st) in same loop,
• sl st in next loop,
• repeat * 3 times more, finish with sl st in first sc.
• If desired, add a stem of 4 ch and sc along.
• Fasten off and weave in the ends.

What Can I Make With Crochet Leaves?

Here are some ideas for what you can make with crochet leaf patterns:

• Garlands: Crochet leaves can be strung together to make a beautiful garland. This is a great way to add a touch of nature to your home decor.
• Earrings: Crochet leaves can be made into small, light earrings that are both unique and eye-catching.
• Hair accessories: Crocheted leaves can be attached to hair clips or headbands to make a natural-looking hair accessory.
• Embellishments for clothes: Crochet leaves can be added to hats, jackets, or scarves to make a unique design.
• Home décor: Crochet leaves can be used to add a natural touch to a variety of home décor items, such as table runners and throw pillows.

Crochet Leaf Patterns - In Conclusion

These are just a few examples of really easily crocheted leaves. I hope that this selection of crochet leaf patterns will encourage you to create leaves for every season! 

Crocheted leaves are beautiful and can be used in a lot of different ways. They add a touch of natural beauty and sophistication, whether they are used as a stand-alone decoration or as part of a bigger project.

Since there are so many patterns and ways to crochet leaves, you can be as creative and unique as you want. There are crochet leaf patterns for every taste and skill level, from lacy and light to bold and textured. So, whether you've been crocheting for a long time or are just starting out, don't be afraid to try crocheting leaves. You might be surprised at how much fun and beauty they can add to your next project.