3 Sizes Crochet Leaf Pattern Appliqué for Beginners (Free & Easy)

Hey there, crochet friends! I’m super excited to share my new crochet leaf pattern with you! This fun appliqué pattern comes in three different sizes, making it perfect for all your fall crafts.

Whether you’re decorating for the season or adding a touch of autumn to your projects, these cute leaves are just what you need. Grab your yarn and hook, and let’s bring some fall magic into our crochet! The free crochet pattern is below.

Free Crochet Leaf Pattern

These crochet leaf appliqués are so versatile and fun to use! You can add them to hats, scarves, and bags for a cute autumn touch. They make great decorations for your home, too.

Try attaching them to a wreath, making a festive garland, or using them as table decor for a cozy fall look. They’re also perfect for scrapbooking or adding to handmade cards. No matter how you use them, these little leaves will bring a bit of fall charm to all your projects!

Crochet Project Materials

Crochet hook size: G-6 4 mm crochet hook size
Yarn: worsted weight yarn
Yarn needle: Use this to weave in your ends.
Scissors: Use scissors to fasten off your yarn.
Stitch marker(s): These are great for beginners. They help to keep track of your stitches.

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Crochet Leaf Pattern

Skill Level

Beginner. This free crochet pattern uses basic crochet stitches in a basic stitch pattern.

Finished Sizes

Leaf Size	Length	Width
Small	3 inches	1.25 inches
Medium	3.75 inches	1.5 inches
Large	4.5 inches	1.75 inches

Crochet Leaf Size Chart

Crochet Terms

dc = double crochet stitches
hdc = half double crochet
sc = single crochet stitches
tc = treble crochet
ch/chs = chain/chains
st/sts = stitch/stitches
sl st = slip stitch
rnd/rnds = round/rounds
rem = remaining

Pattern Notes

The pattern is worked flat.
The pattern is written in US terms.

Crochet Leaf Pattern Instructions

Small Crochet Leaf Pattern

Chain 13, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each rem ch, turn. (12 stitches)
Ch 1, in the back loops only: sc, hdc, dc, tc, tc, dc, hdc, sc.
Turn your work. The 4 unworked sts are the stem of the leaf.
In the unworked loops on the opposite side make: sc, hdc, dc, tc, tc, dc, hdc, sc.
Join with a sl st to the first sc made.

Medium Crochet Leaf Pattern

Chain 17, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each rem ch, turn. (16 stitches)
Ch 1, in the back loops only: sc, hdc, dc, tc, tc, tc, tc, dc, hdc, sc.
Turn your work. The 6 unworked sts are the stem of the leaf.
In the unworked loops on the opposite side make: sc, hdc, dc, tc, tc, tc, tc, dc, hdc, sc.
Join with a sl st to the first sc made.

Large Crochet Leaf Pattern

Chain 21, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each rem ch, turn. (20 stitches)
Ch 1, in the back loops only: sc, hdc, dc, tc, tc, tc, tc, tc, tc, dc, hdc, sc.
Turn your work. The 8 unworked sts are the stem of the leaf.
In the unworked loops on the opposite side make: sc, hdc, dc, tc, tc, tc, tc, tc, tc, dc, hdc, sc.
Join with a sl st to the first sc made.