Embrace the beauty of nature with our collection of 15 lovely crochet leaf patterns – 2023 edition, perfect for adding a touch of autumnal charm to your crafting projects, decor and wardrobe.
Dive into the world of crochet with our carefully curated selection of 15 lovely crochet leaf patterns – 2023 edition. These crochet patterns provide a creative way to infuse a touch of nature into your crafting projects, decor and wardrobe, capturing the essence of the autumn season. Whether you’re an experienced crocheter or just beginning, our collection offers a diverse array of options to help you craft beautiful and intricate crochet leaves. From classic and realistic designs to whimsical and decorative motifs, these patterns are a perfect way to celebrate the beauty of fall and enhance your crochet projects.
Here are the most common supplies you will need to make leaves:
Tips For Making Crochet Leaves
Crocheting a leaf involves specific techniques to create the shape and texture of a leaf. Here are the key crochet techniques commonly used when crocheting a leaf:
- Magic Ring (Magic Circle): The magic ring is often used to create the center of the leaf, allowing for a closed and tight starting point.
- Chain Stitch (Ch): Chains form the foundation of most crochet projects, including leaves. They’re used for starting, creating loops for hanging, and building the structure of the leaf.
- Single Crochet (Sc): Single crochet stitches are frequently used to create dense and sturdy fabric for the leaf.
- Half-Double Crochet (Hdc): Half-double crochet stitches are slightly taller than single crochets and can be used to create a lacy texture or add height to the leaf.
- Double Crochet (Dc): Double crochet stitches are taller and are used to create openwork patterns and add height to the leaf.
- Treble Crochet (Tr): Treble crochet stitches are even taller and are used for creating elongated stitch patterns or a more open texture in the leaf.
- Increasing: To achieve the shape of a leaf, you’ll need to increase stitches by working multiple stitches into the same stitch or space.
- Decreasing: To create the point or taper at the end of the leaf, you’ll need to decrease stitches by techniques like single crochet two together (sc2tog) or double crochet two together (dc2tog).
- Color Changes: For multi-colored leaves or for adding veins and accents, you’ll need to switch yarn colors at specific points in the pattern.
- Working in Rows or Rounds: Leaves can be crocheted in rows or in rounds, depending on the design and shape you want to achieve.
- Veins (Optional): Adding vein details to the leaf can be done using slip stitches, surface crochet, or embroidery stitches.
- Blocking (Optional): Depending on the yarn and desired appearance, you may choose to block the leaf after crocheting to shape and soften it, ensuring it lies flat and looks polished.
- Weaving in Ends: To finish your crochet leaf neatly, weave in any loose yarn ends to secure them and give your work a clean appearance.
- Stiffening (Optional): If you want your leaf to hold its shape more firmly, you can stiffen it using starch or a commercial fabric stiffener.
- Embellishments (Optional): Adding decorative elements like beads, sequins, or embroidery can enhance the look of your crochet leaf.
By mastering these crochet techniques, you’ll be well-prepared to crochet a variety of leaf designs, whether you prefer realistic, intricate, or whimsical styles. Crocheting leaves is a great way to add a touch of nature to your crochet projects and create beautiful seasonal decorations.
Disclaimer: None of these crochet patterns are mine they are designed by many talented designers which a link and credit is given underneath each picture. This is a crochet round up post.
15 Lovely Crochet Leaf Patterns – 2023 Edition
1. Autumn leaves
Who is the designer of this crochet pattern?
The designer of this crochet pattern is Galit goolgool
What is the skill level?
Advanced Beginner
What crochet hook should I use?
Crochet hook, size 1.5-1.75 mm, (US) 7-4, (UK) 2.5-2
What yarn should I use?
Crochet thread #10 and up to lace weight. 100% Cotton, color white.
Project Size?
With the recommended thread and hook, the size of the leaves will resemble real leaves size.
Where can I find this crochet pattern?
You can find this crochet pattern on the website, here is the link!
2. Autumn Collection Crochet Leaf
Who is the designer of this crochet pattern?
The designer of this crochet pattern is Jessica JessNicoleHandmade
What is the skill level?
Easy
What crochet hook should I use?
Size US 3.5mm crochet hook
What yarn should I use?
1 skein Malabrigo Worsted in Praline
1 skein Malabrigo Worsted in Dark Earth
1 skein Malabrigo Worsted in Lettuce
1 skein Malabrigo Worsted in Sealing Wax
Project Size?
Not stated
Where can I find this crochet pattern?
You can find this crochet pattern on the website, here is the link!
3. Small Maple Leaf
Who is the designer of this crochet pattern?
The designer of this crochet pattern is Pamela Bartoszewicz Lychette
What is the skill level?
Advanced
What crochet hook should I use?
Crochet Hook Size 0.75mm
What yarn should I use?
Cotton yarn
Yardage 401 Yds. (367m) Weight 50g (1.76oz)
e.g. DMC BABYLO No. 20,666 (ed)
Project Size?
1.4” (3.5cm) x ~1.4” (3.5cm)
Where can I find this crochet pattern?
You can find this crochet pattern on the website, here is the link!
4. Maple Leaves
Who is the designer of this crochet pattern?
The designer of this crochet pattern is Mira hugles
What is the skill level?
Beginner
What crochet hook should I use?
Not stated
What yarn should I use?
Not stated
Project Size?
The Leaf is approx. 6x7cm.
Where can I find this crochet pattern?
You can find this crochet pattern on the website, here is the link!
5. Irish lace fern
Who is the designer of this crochet pattern?
The designer of this crochet pattern is Olga IrishCrochetPattern
What is the skill level?
Detailed photo of each row, during the process
What crochet hook should I use?
Not stated
What yarn should I use?
any type of yarn
Project Size?
Not stated
Where can I find this crochet pattern?
You can find this crochet pattern on the website, here is the link!
6. Pinna Shawl
Who is the designer of this crochet pattern?
The designer of this crochet pattern is haileybailey
What is the skill level?
Not stated
What crochet hook should I use?
Size H/5mm crochet hook
What yarn should I use?
Approx. 405 yd/370 m of dk weight yarn
Project Size?
Finished shawl measurements: 40 in/102cm long, 18 in/46cm wide.
Where can I find this crochet pattern?
You can find this crochet pattern on the website, here is the link!
7. Leaf Bookmark
Who is the designer of this crochet pattern?
The designer of this crochet pattern is Jonas Matthies SupergurumiShop
What is the skill level?
Not stated
What crochet hook should I use?
2.5 mm Crochet Hook
What yarn should I use?
This pattern was crocheted using the „Schachenmayr Catania“ yarn (100% Cotton, Meterage: 125 m, Yarn Ball Weight: 50 g, Yarn Weight: Sport – 5ply / Fine (2))
Project Size?
The finished bookmark has a length of approximately 27 cm.
Where can I find this crochet pattern?
You can find this crochet pattern on the website, here is the link!
8. Autumn Wonderland Leaf
Who is the designer of this crochet pattern?
The designer of this crochet pattern is Rebecca TorreyaTreasures
What is the skill level?
Easy to Intermediate
What crochet hook should I use?
Not stated
What yarn should I use?
Not stated
Project Size?
5 inch granny square
Where can I find this crochet pattern?
You can find this crochet pattern on the website, here is the link!
9. Succulent leaf
Who is the designer of this crochet pattern?
The designer of this crochet pattern is Elena CallCrochet
What is the skill level?
Easy – beginner with crocheting knowledge.
What crochet hook should I use?
hook 2,5 – 3mm
What yarn should I use?
You can use any yarn you like. The thicker the yarn, the bigger the leaf. I crochet with 100% cotton of medium thickness
Project Size?
Leaf sizes (length – width) is from 2,7 inches till 3,1 +/- inches (7 – 8 cm)
Can be crocheted in larger size. The size depends on the thickness of the yarn and the chosen hook.
Where can I find this crochet pattern?
You can find this crochet pattern on the website, here is the link!
10. Glowing Leaf shawl
Who is the designer of this crochet pattern?
The designer of this crochet pattern is aspoonfulofyarn
What is the skill level?
Not stated
What crochet hook should I use?
Not stated
What yarn should I use?
Scheepjes Whirl* 776 Rosewater Cocktail (60% cotton/40% Acrylic, 1000m/215-225 grams) x 1 cake
Scheepjes Whirlette* 868 Bilberry (60% cotton/40% Acrylic, 455m/100g) x 2 cakes
Project Size?
The shawl measures 97cm/38.8” at the widest point, 154cm/61.6” long at the straight side and 180cm/72” long at the diagonal side after blocking.
Where can I find this crochet pattern?
You can find this crochet pattern on the website, here is the link!
11. Lau Sweater
Who is the designer of this crochet pattern?
The designer of this crochet pattern is Linda LindaSkujaDesign
What is the skill level?
Intermediate/Advanced
What crochet hook should I use?
3.75 mm (F) and 3.5 mm (E) for ribbings
What yarn should I use?
12 (14; 16; 18) skeins of ONline Linie 5 Corafino
1 skein = 191 yards (175 meters) = 50 grams (1.76 ounces)
Project Size?
XS/S (M/L; XL/2XL; 3XL/4XL)
34 (41.5; 49; 56.25) in
86 (105; 124; 143) cm
Where can I find this crochet pattern?
You can find this crochet pattern on the website, here is the link!
12. Monstera Fields Wall Hanging
Who is the designer of this crochet pattern?
The designer of this crochet pattern is Amanda LoveandStitchDesigns
What is the skill level?
Intermediate
What crochet hook should I use?
5mm
What yarn should I use?
Weight 4 / Worsted Weight Yarn
Project Size?
14 inches wide x 19 inches long (not including fringe)
Where can I find this crochet pattern?
You can find this crochet pattern on the website, here is the link!
13. Artemis Scarf
Who is the designer of this crochet pattern?
The designer of this crochet pattern is Torie DarkNTwistyHousewife
What is the skill level?
Intermediate Level Pattern
What crochet hook should I use?
Hook size I9 recommended
What yarn should I use?
Made for use with worsted weight yarn but can be used with other yarns.
Project Size?
Not stated
Where can I find this crochet pattern?
You can find this crochet pattern on the website, here is the link!
14. Crochet Leaf Shawl
Who is the designer of this crochet pattern?
The designer of this crochet pattern is LenyseaCrochet
What is the skill level?
Intermediate to Advanced
What crochet hook should I use?
Not stated
What yarn should I use?
Dreamers Yarn or any weight fine #2 yarn.
For this shawl I used less than 1 cake (about 1200 meters or 250 grams)
Project Size?
One Size. Multiples are given and the pattern is easily adjustable as for scarves and shawls, as well as for blankets.
Where can I find this crochet pattern?
You can find this crochet pattern on the website, here is the link!
15. Foliage Mosaic Crochet Pattern
Who is the designer of this crochet pattern?
The designer of this crochet pattern is Alexis SixelHome
What is the skill level?
intermediate level
What crochet hook should I use?
Not stated
What yarn should I use?
Not stated
Project Size?
Not stated
Where can I find this crochet pattern?
You can find this crochet pattern on the website, here is the link!
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