I have been crocheting a lot of flowers recently. I have plans for them. I’m not just making them because I like flowers and I think they are nice, although if I didn’t think that I wouldn’t make them!

Flowers need leaves. At least the ones I have been making do! These leaves are very easy to make and are the correct size to work with the flowers.

They are made by crocheting 2 rows to form the centre, then the rest of the leaf is made by crocheting right the way round.

If you would like a text only version of the pattern for easy printing, you can download it here! crocheted leaf

How to Crochet a Leaf

1. 14 ch

2. Ss into 2nd ch from hook, then ss to end.

3. 1 ch, then into the back of each stitch:

1 ss into each of the next 4 stitches,

1 dc into each of the next 3 stitches,

1 tr into each of the next 3 stitches,

1 dc into each of the next 2 stitches,

1 ss into the next stitch,

2 chains, then ss into 2nd chain from hook (this forms the point of the leaf).

You should be half way round! Now back down the other side:

1 ss into next stitch,

1 dc into each of the next 2 stitches,

1 tr into each of the next 3 stitches,

1 dc into each of the next 3 stitches,

1 ss into each of the next  stitches.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

If you want to make some flowers to go with your leaves, have a look at my crocheted flower tutorials here:

A Crocheted Flower Hair Bobble

A Crocheted Flower with Pointed Petals

A Crocheted Flower with Lacy Petals

Another Crocheted Flower Tutorial