Description:

Looking to add a touch of cozy autumn charm to your home decor or craft projects? This Easy Crochet Fall Autumn Leaf pattern is just what you need! Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced crocheter, you’ll love creating these charming leaves that capture the essence of the fall season.

Materials Needed:

  1. Worsted weight yarn in autumnal colors (reds, oranges, yellows, or browns)
  2. Crochet hook suitable for your chosen yarn (usually between 4.00mm to 5.00mm)
  3. Scissors
  4. Yarn needle for weaving in ends

Instructions:

Step 1: Begin with a Slip Knot Make a slip knot at the end of your yarn, leaving a tail of a few inches.

Step 2: Chain Stitch (Ch) Chain 11. This will serve as the foundation chain for your leaf.

Step 3: Single Crochet (SC) Starting in the second chain from the hook, make 1 SC in each chain across. You should have a total of 10 SC stitches.

Step 4: Chain Stitch (Ch) Ch 1 and turn your work.

Step 5: Single Crochet Decrease (SC2TOG) Insert your hook into the first SC, yarn over, pull up a loop (2 loops on the hook), insert your hook into the next SC, yarn over, pull up a loop (3 loops on the hook), yarn over again, and pull through all 3 loops on the hook. This is a single crochet decrease (SC2TOG).

Step 6: Single Crochet (SC) Make 1 SC in each of the next 6 stitches.

Step 7: Single Crochet Decrease (SC2TOG) Make another SC2TOG.

Step 8: Single Crochet (SC) Make 1 SC in each of the last 2 stitches.

Step 9: Chain Stitch (Ch) Ch 1 and turn your work.

Step 10: Single Crochet (SC) Make 1 SC in each of the 5 stitches.

Step 11: Single Crochet Decrease (SC2TOG) Make 1 SC2TOG.

Step 12: Single Crochet (SC) Make 1 SC in each of the last 2 stitches.

Step 13: Chain Stitch (Ch) Ch 1 and turn your work.

Step 14: Single Crochet (SC) Make 1 SC in each of the 4 stitches.

Step 15: Single Crochet Decrease (SC2TOG) Make 1 SC2TOG.

Step 16: Single Crochet (SC) Make 1 SC in each of the last 2 stitches.

Step 17: Fasten Off Cut your yarn, leaving a tail. Thread the tail through the loop on your hook and pull tight to secure.

Step 18: Finishing Weave in any loose ends with a yarn needle.

Repeat these steps to create as many autumn leaves as you desire in various colors. These crochet leaves are perfect for embellishing wreaths, garlands, or as standalone decorations. You can also attach them to hairpins or brooches for a seasonal accessory. Enjoy crafting your fall-inspired crochet leaves!