A free crochet pattern for a pretty little leaf to use as an embellishment on your projects! This fun pattern uses just basic crochet stitches and will only take minutes to make. It’s a great way to use up a small amount of yarn.
The free crochet leaf pattern includes details for making a basic crochet leaf in 3 different sizes, using different yarn weights. You can find the written pattern instructions in US crochet terms and a photo tutorial further down the page.
You will love this crochet flower (free pattern) to make with your leaves!
How Do You Crochet An Easy Leaf?
This basic leaf pattern is so simple to make! You will begin with a foundation chain to create the vein at the center of the leaf.
You will first work your stitches up one side of the chain, make some stitches in your last chain, turn and then crochet down the other side of the foundation chain to finish.
What To Do With Your Crochet Leaves
There are so many different ways you can use the leaves you make from this simple crochet leaf pattern. Depending on which yarn colours you choose, you can find a fun way to use them in just about any season!
- Add these cute leaves to crochet flowers to make brooches and hair clips
- Add some leaves and flowers to a headband to create a pretty accessory
- Make some little leaves in Fall colors to make a garland of crochet autumn leaves
- Or add your happy autumn leaves to crochet pumpkins for the perfect finishing touch
- Embellish a frame with flowers and leaves to make a yarn garden picture!
- Garnish table runners or other home decor projects with crochet leaves for a bright pop of spring colour
- Add some colorful leaves to any of your crochet projects for some added flair!
What other creative uses can you think of for this little leaf pattern?
Best Yarn for the Easy Leaf Crochet Pattern
You can use any yarn you have at hand for this easy crochet project, but cotton yarn will work best. Cotton has excellent stitch definition, which will show off each beautiful stitch. It also creates a stiffer fabric that will help the leaves hold their shape. This is a great stash buster project as you will need very little yarn.
To give you an idea of yarn weight and hook size, I crocheted a sample in 3 different yarns of varying weights. You can see approximate measurements for each different yarn weight below.
- Small – 4 ply or fingering weight yarn using a 3 mm crochet hook
- Medium – Dk weight yarn using a 4 mm crochet hook
- Large – Worsted weight or aran yarn using a 4.5 mm hook
If you crochet more loosely or tightly, you may need to use a larger or smaller hook to achieve the correct tension. For this project, you will want the stitches to be fairly tight so the leaves will retain their unique shape.
Measurements
- Small Leaf in 4 ply yarn – 1.5in [4cm] in length
- Medium Leaf in DK weight yarn – 2in [5cm] in length
- Large Leaf in Worsted weight yarn – 2.5in [6cm] in length
You can find many beautiful crochet flower designs on my blog and this simple leaf is a great pattern to add to your collection. Have fun and remember – you can use many different colours to create totally different looks from one basic pattern!
Check out my most popular Crochet Flower Patterns!
You can find the written instructions for this easy pattern below.
Notes
- In the pattern you will make a Picot Stitch. You will chain 2 and then make a single crochet in the 2nd chain from your hook. This forms the ‘point’ of your leaf
- If you are going to be attaching the leaf to a project, leave a long yarn tail for sewing purposes!
- You may find it helpful to refer to the pictures in the photo tutorial. Each picture is referred to by a letter A,B,C,D,E,F,G & H
- Pattern is written in US terms
Abbreviations
US Crochet terms
- sl st slip stitch
- sc single crochet
- hdc half double crochet
- dc double crochet
- ch chain
- st stitch
Crochet Leaf Pattern Instructions
Using your chosen yarn weight and hook (see details above), chain 7
Make 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook (A), 1 hdc in next ch, 1 dc in each of the next 3 ch (B), work (2 hdc, ch 2, 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook (picot made), 2hdc) in last ch (C,D,E).
Working on the opposite side of beg ch-7, 1 dc in each of the next 3 ch (F), 1 hdc in next ch, 1 sc in last ch (G), join with sl st to first sc made (H). Fasten off. Weave in all ends.
Find more Free patterns here
No unauthorized reproduction, in whole or in part, or distribution of this pattern or content is permitted. If you make this pattern, don’t forget to follow me on Instagram and be sure to tag me in your photos so I can see it too, @anniedesigncrochet or #anniedesigncrochet – I can’t wait to see what colours you use with these beautiful leaves!
The photographs and pattern contained on this page are the property of Annie Design Crochet.com.
This pattern is for personal use only. You may make items to sell from this pattern and linking back to my blog is appreciated. Thank you!
This is a GREAT pattern. I love how you have clear instructions and I can follow along every time.
Ty! that was so fun to learn 😊
Your instructions are spot on…so easy/helpful. I want to make a leaf vine for a home decorating project, but couldn’t find written instructions for that, and I need a leaf that is a bit larger than what I’m finding in the video tutorials I see. Thanks again!
Thank you and I am pleased you enjoyed the pattern!