How to Crochet Leaves- Video Tutorial

Crochet Leaves to Complement Your Floral Projects

Crochet leaves are a darling addition to crochet flower motifs. There’s something about pairing a bloom with a leaf or two that gives the whole piece a more natural, finished feel. Whether you’re creating a floral wreath, embellishing a headband, or adding detail to a bag, leaves bring that extra touch that pulls everything together.

In this post, I’ll walk you through how to crochet one leaf shape with a full tutorial, and I’ll show you a couple of other variations you can explore on your own. If you’d like access to all the printable PDF patterns (including the additional leaf designs), you can find them inside my Crochet Makers Vault.

About These Crochet Leaves

These leaves are originally part of the 2022 Floral Wreath CAL. As such, the first pattern below is completely free(including the video tutorial below). The other two patterns with their videos may only be available inside of the Crochet Makers Vault(my monthly membership). 

Gauge

The official gauge for these leaves is 10 rows and 9 stitches for 2x2in using dk yarn and an e/3.5mm hook. However, I would like to stress that it is NOT critical to exactly match that gauge in order to have success making this flower(or any of the flowers in this series, to be honest). 

You can easily create ANY of these leaves using other weights and/or types of yarn. However, I would personally recommend keeping your hook size small enough(compared to your yarn) that the stitches stay fairly tight, so that your leaves don’t ultimately turn out floppy and loose. 

Sizing 

In the gauge provided, these leaves turn out anywhere from 1.5”-3” long. 

Materials Needed

To crochet some leaves of your own, you will need: 

• Approximately 1.5-3 yards of dk yarn for each leaf(I used this yarn line from Paintbox)
• size e/3.5mm hook
• Scissors
• A tapestry needle(this is optional, but using a tapestry needle is my favorite way to weave in ends.)

Crochet Leaf Patterns and Directions

Crochet Leaf 1

note : this leaf requires about 3 yards of dk yarn when using an E/3.5mm hook.

Abbreviations used: 

• Ch-chain
• Sc-single crochet
• Sc2in1-single crochet two in one stitch(single crochet increase)
• st/sts-stitch/stitches
• Sc2tog- single crochet two together(single crochet decrease)

Directions

(Uses 3 yards )

Ch4

Row 1: skip a ch and sc, sc2in1, sc. Ch1 and turn. (4sts)

Row 2: sc, sc2in1 2x, sc. Ch1 and turn. (6sts)

Rows 3-6: sc in every st. Ch1 and turn. (6sts)

Row 7: sc, sc2tog 2x, sc. Ch1 and turn. (4sts)

Row 8: sc, sc2tog, sc. Ch1 and turn. (3sts)

Row 9: sc3tog. Close with a ch1. Bind off. 

Video Tutorial

Crochet Leaf 2

This pattern has been moved to the Crochet Makers’ Vault.

Abbreviations Used: 

• Tr-triple crochet
• Dc-double crochet
• Hdc-half double crochet
• Sc-single crochet
• Ss-slip stitch
• ch-chain

Yardage: Uses up to 1.5 yards

Crochet Leaf 3

This pattern has been moved to the Crochet Makers’ Vault.

Abbreviations Used: 

• Hdc-half double crochet
• Sc-single crochet
• Ss-slip stitch
• ch-chain

Yardage: Uses 2 yards

I always love seeing how fellow crocheters use patterns from Amelia Makes to create their own beautiful projects. There’s something genuinely delightful about watching these little leaves and flowers come to life in your hands!

If you make any of these crochet leaves, I’d love to see them! Tag me on social media or use #AmeliaMakes so I can admire your work. It’s always so fun to see the different color combinations and creative ways you incorporate these into your projects.

Final Thoughts

It’s been great having you at Amelia Makes today! If you enjoyed these crochet leaves, be sure to sign up for updates so you can be the first to know when new projects and patterns are available.

Keep the Crafting Delightful!

Amelia

Add crochet leaves to any project with these three unique crochet leaf shapes!

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