Tropical Monstera Leaf Square Crochet Pattern Free

ByMelissa

Ready to add some leafy fun to your crochet projects? You’ll love my Monstera Leaf Square Crochet Pattern! Quick, easy, and totally free, this adorable square features a trendy monstera leaf design made using the tapestry crochet technique.

It’s the perfect pattern to brighten your day and give your projects a fresh, tropical feel! The free pattern is below.

Image of a monstera leaf square crochet pattern with the text “leaf square free crochet pattern” and “lovable loops crochet designs”.

Beginner-friendly and leafy fun!

If you’re new to crochet or tapestry crochet sounds tricky, don’t worry—this pattern is perfect for beginners! With simple stitches and easy-to-follow instructions, you’ll master the tapestry crochet technique in no time.

Watching your monstera leaf come to life stitch by stitch is so satisfying, and since the square works up quickly, you’ll have a completed project sooner than you think.

Endless ways to use your leafy square!

Crochet squares are wonderfully versatile, and this stylish crochet monstera leaf square is no exception. Use your finished square individually as a cute crochet leaf coaster, mug rug, crochet leaf garland, or small wall decoration.

Feeling ambitious? Mix & match with other crochet square patterns like my bow, horse, flower, cactus, cat, heart, and tulip to create stunning pillows, tote bags, blankets, or table runners.

Whether you’re looking to create tropical-inspired home decor, fashionable accessories, or cozy handmade gifts, your monstera square is the perfect place to start!

Crochet, sell, and grow your handmade business!

Thinking about selling your crochet creations at craft fairs or online marketplaces like Etsy? The trendy crochet monstera leaf free pattern is hugely popular, making these squares perfect to turn into items buyers will adore.

Crochet coaster sets, mug rugs, bags, or pillows featuring your leafy squares—customers love handmade products with unique, eye-catching designs.

Thanks to this quick leaf pattern crochet design, you’ll easily stock up your shop and have items flying off your shelves. Time to get crocheting and grow your handmade business!

Monstera leaf square crochet pattern information

Materials needed

  • Crochet hook:  H-8 5 mm hook size
  • Yarn: worsted weight yarn in white and green
  • Copy of the leaf graph
  • Yarn needle for weaving the yarn tails in

Skill level

Easy. This easy crochet pattern uses only basic crochet stitches.

Finished measurements

4″ wide by 4.5″ tall (10 cm by 11 cm)

Crochet terms

  • ch(s): chain(s)
  • st(s): stitch(es)
  • sl st: slip stitch
  • sc: single crochet stitch

Monstera leaf square crochet pattern notes

  • The leaf granny square is made in rows of single crochet stitches.
  • Make color changes following the graph or the written instructions.
  • Each square on the graph represents a single crochet stitch.
  • Read the graph from right to left ← on odd-numbered rows, and left to right → on even-numbered rows.
  • ← you are working on the “right side”
  • → you are working on the “wrong side”
  • You can carry the unused yarn color(s) or cut and rejoin as needed.

Color changes

  • To change colors, work the last yarn over of a stitch with the new color. This sets up your yarn for the next stitch in the new color.
  • Carry unused colors across the row by laying them over the stitches you’re working into, so you can pick them up as needed. This is known as tapestry crochet!

Monstera leaf square crochet pattern instructions

Make the monstera crochet leaf free pattern following the graph or the written instructions.

  • With white yarn, chain 21, then single crochet into the 2nd ch from the hook and in each remaining chain. 
  • You have made row 1 and should have 20 single crochet stitches.

Graph

Download the leaf crochet pattern free graph.

Written instructions

← Row 1: white x 20 
→ Row 2: white x 4, green x 5, white x 1, green x 6, white x 4 
← Row 3: white x 3, green x 14, white x 3 
→ Row 4: white x 2, green x 16, white x 2 
← Row 5: white x 2, green x 4, white x 2, green x 5, white x 1, green x 4, white x 2 
→ Row 6: white x 2, green x 2, white x 2, green x 8, white x 2, green x 2, white x 2 
← Row 7: white x 4, green x 11, white x 5 
→ Row 8: white x 3, green x 14, white x 3 
← Row 9: white x 2, green x 5, white x 1, green x 4, white x 1, green x 5, white x 2 
→ Row 10: white x 2, green x 3, white x 2, green x 6, white x 2, green x 3, white x 2 
← Row 11: white x 2, green x 2, white x 2, green x 8, white x 2, green x 2, white x 2 
→ Row 12: white x 5, green x 10, white x 5 
← Row 13: white x 4, green x 12, white x 4 
→ Row 14: white x 4, green x 4, white x 1, green x 2, white x 2, green x 3, white x 4 
← Row 15: white x 4, green x 2, white x 2, green x 4, white x 1, green x 2, white x 5 
→ Row 16: white x 5, green x 1, white x 1, green x 6, white x 1, green x 1, white x 5 
← Row 17: white x 7, green x 6, white x 7 
→ Row 18: white x 8, green x 4, white x 8 
← Row 19: white x 9, green x 2, white x 9 
→ Row 20: white x 20

Finishing the monstera leaf square crochet pattern

Fasten off and then weave in the yarn tails.

Image of a monstera leaf square crochet pattern

More free crochet leaf patterns!

You may also like my crochet leaf blanket, c2c leaf crochet pattern, crochet leaves, and my crochet clover patterns.

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