Growing from this free mini crochet leaf motif pattern are all the scenes of seasons passing—green buds peeking out shyly to the beckoning of a springtime sun, overgrown and overfed foliage baking beneath a summer sky, and crispy leaves falling to rest wearily on the ground as the autumn wind sings the landscape back to sleep.
No matter what day of year it is, it’s always the perfect time to celebrate the magic of the changing seasons with this free mini crochet leaf motif pattern!
Pattern Information | Mini Crochet Leaf Motif
Supplies:
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- Size H-8 (5 mm) crochet hook
- Medium (4) weight yarn in 1 color:
- Green (example uses Big Twist Value: Forest Green)
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Stitch markers (optional)
Terminology:
This free mini crochet leaf motif pattern uses English (US) terminology:
- st (sts) = stitch (stitches)
- ch = chain stitch
- sl st = slip stitch
- sc = single crochet
- hdc = half double crochet
- dc = double crochet
- tr = treble crochet
Please note that this pattern is written so that each crochet stitch abbreviation is attached to a number, such as 1sc, 2sc, etc. This number denotes how many of that stitch is to be worked into the same stitch.
In other words, 1sc = one single crochet, whereas 2sc = two single crochet worked into one stitch, also known as an increase.
Pattern Instructions | Mini Crochet Leaf Motif
This mini crochet leaf motif pattern is intended to be paired with one of our free crochet garland or bookmark patterns.
Unless you are creating standalone crochet leaf motifs for another project, you should refer to the companion pattern that you wish to pair this leaf motif with, first.
This mini crochet leaf motif pattern is compatible with our Strawberry Bookmark Set, Mushroom Bookmark & Garland Set, Pumpkin Bookmark & Garland Set, and Acorn Bookmark & Garland Set!
Once you’ve returned from your selected companion pattern, use the sections below to complete your piece!
All garland and bookmark pieces will begin with the Mini Crochet Leaf Motif instructions below.
Mini Crochet Leaf Motif:
With your chosen yarn, chain 8.
Round 1 of this mini crochet leaf motif will worked into both sides of your chain stitches.
For best results, twist the front side of your chain downwards so that the back side of the chain stitches are facing upwards.
Then, try working the first half of round 1 into the back bars, not the back loops, of each chain stitch across, as seen below.
Working into the back bars of your chain stitches will create two loops on the bottom of your chain, similar to the tops of your single crochet stitches.
This will make it easier to identify where to work your stitches into the other side of your chain, as well as minimize the size of any holes in your chain.
When you reach the last stitch on the top side of your chain, rotate your work and continue working back in the opposite direction along the bottom side of your chain.
Work each stitch on the other side of your chain by inserting your hook under both loops. This is the same space that each stitch on the top side has been worked into, as well.
Rnd 1: 1dc into 3rd ch from hook, 2tr into next st, 1dc into next st, 1hdc into next st, 1sc into next st, sl st into next st, ch 1, working into other side of ch sts, sl st into next st, 1sc into next st, 1hdc into next st, 1dc into next st, 2tr into next st, 1dc into next st, ch 2, sl st into same st as last dc (20).
To turn your leaf motif into a bookmark string, do not fasten off. Instead, skip ahead to the instructions for the Mini Crochet Leaf Bookmark below.
To finish off your motif for use in a garland, fasten off yarn and weave in tails.
Set aside for now. Refer to your companion pattern for how many mini crochet leaf motifs your garland uses.
Then, repeat round 1 to create as many leaves as is required for your project.
Mini Crochet Leaf Bookmark:
After completing the mini crochet leaf motif above, do not fasten off.
Instead, continue directly off of your motif and chain 50.
If you want to customize your bookmark to fit a specific book, you may adjust the amount of chains you work at the end of round 1.
Add more chains for a longer bookmark, or fewer for a shorter string.
Once you reach your desired length for your bookmark, fasten off your yarn and leave an end tail for sewing.
Finally, return to your companion pattern for instructions on how to attach your leaf bookmark string onto your chosen piece.
Conclusion | Mini Crochet Leaf Motif
And with that, you’re done the free Mini Crochet Leaf Motif pattern! If you enjoyed this pattern, be sure to check out all of its two compatible patterns: the Strawberry Bookmark Set, Mushroom Bookmark & Garland Set, Pumpkin Bookmark & Garland Set, and Acorn Bookmark & Garland Set!
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