Crochet maple leaf pattern
Add a handmade touch to your fall projects with this crochet maple leaf pattern. The pointed shape and textured edges create a classic autumn leaf that works beautifully for garlands, table décor, gifts, and seasonal crochet projects.
Quick answer
This advanced beginner crochet maple leaf applique is worked in joined rounds using worsted weight (#4) yarn and a G-6 (4 mm) crochet hook. Simple increases create the round center before the final round shapes the stem and five pointed sections of the leaf. The finished applique measures approximately 4 × 4 inches (10 × 10 cm). A step-by-step video tutorial is also included to help you follow the pattern from start to finish.
Ways to use your crochet maple leaf
This crochet maple leaf is small, festive, and easy to use in lots of fall projects. Here are a few fun ways to use it:
- Appliques — Sew them onto hats, scarves, bags, or blankets for a seasonal touch
- Garlands — String a set together in fall colors for mantels, doorways, or windows
- Coasters — Make a set in cotton yarn for a festive and functional autumn accent
- Table décor — Scatter them across your Thanksgiving table or use them as napkin ring accents
- Gift toppers — Add one to a wrapped present for a handmade finishing touch
Crochet maple leaf pattern details
Here’s a quick overview of the materials, finished size, gauge, and pattern notes before you begin.
Skill level
Advanced beginner — This pattern uses basic stitches and simple shaping, making it a great project if you’re comfortable with the crochet basics and ready to try something a little more detailed.
Materials you’ll need
- G-6 (4 mm) crochet hook
- Worsted weight yarn (#4)
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Finished size
The leaf applique measures approximately 4 inches (10 cm) wide by 4 inches (10 cm) tall.
Gauge
Gauge is not critical for this applique since the finished size does not need to be exact.
Crochet abbreviations
- dc = double crochet
- hdc = half double crochet
- tr = treble crochet
- sc = single crochet
- ch / chs = chain / chains
- st / sts = stitch / stitches
- sl st = slip stitch
Pattern notes
- This flat maple leaf is worked in the round
- The ch 1 at the beginning of a round does not count as a stitch
- Join Rounds 1–5 with a slip stitch to the first stitch made in the round
- Round 6 is joined with a slip stitch at the base of the stem as instructed
- The pattern is written in US terms
Watch the crochet maple leaf video tutorial
Prefer to follow along with a video? Watch my step-by-step tutorial to see how to crochet this maple leaf applique, including the center, stem, five leaf points, and finishing.
Prefer YouTube? Watch the crochet maple leaf tutorial on YouTube.
Free crochet maple leaf pattern instructions
Round 1: Make a magic circle. Ch 1, work 6 sc into the ring. Join with a sl st. (6 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around. Join. (12 sts)
Round 3: Ch 1, *2 sc in next st, sc in next st; repeat from * around. Join. (18 sts)
Round 4: Ch 1, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts; repeat from * around. Join. (24 sts)
Round 5: Ch 1, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts; repeat from * around. Join. (30 sts)
Round 6 (shaping the leaf):
- Stem: Ch 4, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and next 2 chs. Sl st in next 2 sts.
- Point 1: In next st (sc, hdc). In next st (dc, ch 2, sl st in 2nd ch from hook). Dc in next st. In next st (hdc, sc). Sl st in next st.
- Point 2: In next st (hdc, dc). In next st (tr, ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch from hook). Tr in next st. In next st (dc, hdc). Sl st in next 2 sts.
- Point 3: In next st (hdc, dc, tr). In next st (2 tr, ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch from hook). 2 tr in next st. In next st (tr, dc, hdc). Sl st in next 2 sts.
- Point 4: In next st (hdc, dc). In next st (tr, ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch from hook). Tr in next st. In next st (dc, hdc). Sl st in next 2 sts.
- Point 5: In next st (sc, hdc). In next st (dc, ch 2, sl st in 2nd ch from hook). Dc in next st. In next st (hdc, sc). Sl st in the last st, then join with a sl st at the base of the stem.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
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Happy crocheting! 🧶
— Melissa
