Crochet a Maple Leaf – Free Pattern
Certainly! Here’s a simple crochet pattern for a maple leaf. This pattern is great for autumn-themed decorations or adding a touch of nature to your crochet projects.
Materials You’ll Need:
- Worsted weight yarn in red, orange, or your choice of maple leaf color.
- Crochet hook size H/5.0mm.
- Yarn needle.
- Scissors.
Abbreviations:
- Ch: Chain
- Sl st: Slip stitch
- Sc: Single crochet
- Hdc: Half double crochet
- Dc: Double crochet
- Tr: Treble crochet
- St(s): Stitch(es)
Instructions:
Maple Leaf Base:
- Start with a slip knot, then chain 10.
- In the second chain from the hook, make a single crochet (sc).
- In the next chain, make a half double crochet (hdc).
- In the next chain, make a double crochet (dc).
- In the next chain, make a treble crochet (tr).
- In the next two chains, make a tr in each.
- In the next chain, make a double crochet (dc).
- In the next chain, make a half double crochet (hdc).
- In the last chain, make a single crochet (sc).
- Now, rotate your work slightly to work on the other side of the chain. In the same stitch where you made the last single crochet, make another single crochet.
- Make a half double crochet in the next chain.
- Make a double crochet in the next chain.
- Make a treble crochet in the next chain.
- In the next two chains, make a treble crochet in each.
- Make a double crochet in the next chain.
- Make a half double crochet in the next chain.
- Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet to form a loop.
Stem:
- Chain 5.
- Slip stitch into the loop at the base of the leaf.
- Slip stitch into the next chain of the stem.
- Chain 1, cut the yarn, and pull it through the loop to secure.
Finishing:
Weave in any loose ends using a yarn needle.
And there you have it, your crocheted maple leaf! You can make multiple leaves in different colors and sizes to create a beautiful autumn-themed decoration or attach them to other crochet projects like scarves or blankets.