Basic Leaf Pattern 2 Ways – Free Crochet Pattern

Free crochet pattern for how to crochet a basic leaf pattern worked with and without a vein, and scraps of yarn.

Find the free crochet pattern instructions below, or purchase a printer-friendly, ad-free PDF on Ravelry by clicking here.

This is such a versatile little leaf. You can use this to accompany some beautiful flowers, like I did on my Turqua Spring Wreath and Sunflower Wreath, or as an applique on any number of things, like I did on my Fall Inspired, Lightweight C2C Scarf.

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Materials:

• Small Amount of Yarn – I used Artiste #10 Crochet Thread in a Dark Olive colorway, I Love This Sportsweight Yarn in Red, I Love This Yarn in Burnt Pumpkin, Red Heart Super Saver in Purple and Lion Brand Thick N Quick in the Barley colorway
• Respectively, I used a B2mm, G6/4mm, I9/5.5mm, M13/9mm and N15/10mm
• Tapestry Needle for Weaving in Ends

Time Spent:

Without the vein, the leaf takes about about 5 minutes, and with the vein, it takes about an extra minute.

Measurements:

• #10 Crochet Thread: 1 1/8″ Tall, by 1″ at Widest Point
• Hobby Lobby I Love This Sportsweight Yarn: 1.75″ by 1 5/8″ at Widest Point
• Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn: 2 3/8″ by 2″ at Widest Point
• Red Heart Super Saver: 4 1/8″ by 3 1/8″ at Widest Point
• Lion Brand Thick n Quick: 4 7/8″ by 3.75″ at Widest Point

Abbreviations (US Terms):

• SC – Single Crochet (Photo Tutorial)
• HDC – Half Double Crochet (Photo Tutorial)
• DC – Double Crochet (Photo Tutorial)
• TR – Treble Crochet -> Yarn over 2 times, insert hook into the indicated stitch, yarn over and pull through two loops) 3x
• DTR – Double Treble Crochet -> Yarn over 3 times, insert hook into the indicated stitch, yarn over and pull through two loops) 4x

Basic Leaf Video Tutorial:

Basic Leaf Crochet Pattern:

Chain 12. DC into the 4th chain, TR into the next chain, DTR into each of the next 2 chains, TR into the next chain, DC into the next chain, HDC into the next chain, SC into the next chain, slip stitch into the last chain, chain 2, slip stitch into the same chain, now turn to work along the opposite side of the foundation chain: SC into the next chain, HDC into the next chain, DC into the next chain, TR into the next chain, DTR into each of the next 2 chains, TR into the next chain, DC into the next chain, chain 2, slip stitch into the 1st stitch…

Fasten off here with a if you don’t want to work the vein WITH a long tail if you want to use it to sew on, or…

… surface slip stitch 8 down the center of the leaf. Fasten Off with a long tail if you want to use it to sew on..

Weave in ends.

Please feel free to make and sell your own Basic Leaf projects using this pattern, but please DO NOT claim this pattern as your own nor should you sell my pattern, and DO NOT re-publish my photos as your own. DO NOT copy and paste my pattern anywhere, link to it instead.

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