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Crochet leaf pattern

ByMelissa Hassler

This free crochet leaf pattern is a quick and versatile applique that works up fast with simple stitches and clean shaping. With 3 different sizes, these crochet leaves are perfect for seasonal décor, accessories, gifts, and everyday handmade projects.

Quick answer

This advanced-beginner crochet leaf pattern is worked flat using worsted weight (#4) yarn and a G-6 (4 mm) crochet hook. It includes small, medium, and large leaf appliques made with basic crochet stitches and simple shaping. Gauge is not critical for this pattern.

Ways to use this crochet leaf applique

These crochet leaves are easy to add to all kinds of handmade projects:

  • Add them to fall garlands, wreaths, or table décor
  • Sew them onto hats, scarves, bags, or sweaters
  • Use them on blankets, pillows, or granny squares
  • Attach them to gift wrap, cards, or gift tags
  • Create seasonal bunting or wall hangings

Crochet leaf pattern details

Skill level

Advanced beginner — This crochet leaf applique uses basic crochet stitches, back-loop-only stitches, and simple shaping worked along both sides of a foundation row.

Materials needed

  • G-6 (4 mm) crochet hook
  • Worsted weight yarn (#4) in your choice of leaf color
  • Yarn needle
  • Scissors

Finished sizes

  • Small leaf: 1.25 inches (3.2 cm) wide and 3 inches (7.6 cm) long
  • Medium leaf: 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) wide and 3.75 inches (9.5 cm) long
  • Large leaf: 1.75 inches (4.4 cm) wide and 4.5 inches (11.4 cm) long
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Gauge

Gauge is not critical for this pattern. Small differences in tension will only affect the finished size slightly.

Crochet abbreviations

Pattern notes

  • Each leaf is worked flat around both sides of a foundation row.
  • The beginning ch 1 does not count as a stitch.
  • Work the first side of the leaf in the back loops only.
  • After turning, work the second side into the remaining front loops of the same stitches.
  • Leave the specified stitches unworked at one end to form the stem.
  • The pattern is written in US crochet terms.
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Free crochet leaf pattern instructions

Small crochet leaf

Row 1: Ch 13. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each remaining ch across. Turn. (12 sc)
First side: Ch 1. Working in the BLO, sc in next st, hdc in next st, dc in next st, tr in next 2 sts, dc in next st, hdc in next st, sc in next st. Leave the last 4 sts unworked for the stem.

Turn your work.

Second side: Working back across the same 8 sts in the remaining front loops, sc in next loop, hdc in next loop, dc in next loop, tr in next 2 loops, dc in next loop, hdc in next loop, sc in next loop.

Join with a sl st to the first sc. Fasten off.

Medium crochet leaf

Row 1: Ch 17. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each remaining ch across. Turn. (16 sc)
First side: Ch 1. Working in the BLO, sc in next st, hdc in next st, dc in next st, tr in next 4 sts, dc in next st, hdc in next st, sc in next st. Leave the last 6 sts unworked for the stem.

Turn your work.

Second side: Working back across the same 10 sts in the remaining front loops, sc in next loop, hdc in next loop, dc in next loop, tr in next 4 loops, dc in next loop, hdc in next loop, sc in next loop.

Join with a sl st to the first sc. Fasten off.

Large crochet leaf

Row 1: Ch 21. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each remaining ch across. Turn. (20 sc)
First side: Ch 1. Working in the BLO, sc in next st, hdc in next st, dc in next st, tr in next 6 sts, dc in next st, hdc in next st, sc in next st. Leave the last 8 sts unworked for the stem.

Turn your work.

Second side: Working back across the same 12 sts in the remaining front loops, sc in next loop, hdc in next loop, dc in next loop, tr in next 6 loops, dc in next loop, hdc in next loop, sc in next loop.

Join with a sl st to the first sc. Fasten off.

Finishing

Weave in the remaining yarn ends. Gently shape the leaf and stem as needed.

Crochet leaf appliques in small, medium, and large sizes made in red, yellow, and green yarn, arranged in a circle on a white background.

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Happy crocheting! 🧶
— Melissa

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