This crochet leaf is the perfect addition to any crochet flower and is very simple. I made up the pattern myself but I am sure there are many leaf patterns out there on the great big interweb if you would like something a little more complex.
To make a longer leaf you simply begin with a longer chain. I have experimented with a few different lengths and I think seven gives a really cute size without it being too fiddly.
You will need
- 3mm hook
- Green wool
- A yarn needle
- some scissors
The Pattern
1. Chain seven.
2. double crochet into the second chain from the hook.
3. treble crochet down the chain stopping on the penultimate stitch, so you have one single stitch left in the chain.
4. double crochet five times into the final stitch, this will force your stitches into a curve to create the rounded bottom of your leaf. (Cheeky!)
Here, you may want to tuck the yarn tail
between your fingers and the leaf,
as it can get in the way.
5. now treble crochet all the way up the other side of the chain, again stopping at the penultimate stitch.
6. double crochet into the final chain. Your leaf should be looking very leaf-shaped by now.
7. Take some scissors and snip your leaf free from your ball of yarn.
8. do a final slip stitch to finish off your leaf with a tight point.
Your leaf is now complete...
If you are not sure how to darn in the tails, click here.
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