Easy Crochet Leaf Pattern, Step-by-Step Tutorial for Beginners

Today I’d like to invite you to crochet with me these beautiful simple autumn leaves! 

Last fall, I made maple leaves, and that tutorial is already available on my channel. The leaves I’ll be making today are similar, they use the same crochet technique, but they’re actually much easier to make than the maple ones. 

If you master these simple leaves, you’ll be ready to move on to the maple version in no time.

If you’d like to make the maple leaves, I have a full step-by-step tutorial available for free on my YouTube channel. It walks you through the entire process, so you can follow along with ease.

If you prefer working from a written pattern, you can find the PDF version in my Etsy and Ravelry shops. 

I love both kinds. The maple leaves make wonderful coasters, while these smaller leaves are perfect as appliqués, bookmarks, garlands, or any type of autumn décor you can imagine.

Materials

• Yarn: YarnArt Begonia, category 2, 100% mercerized cotton

• Hook: Size D (3.25 mm)

• Finished measurements: approximately 5.5 inches (14 cm) long and 1.25 inches (3 cm) wide

You can, of course, experiment with different yarn weights and hook sizes to create larger or smaller leaves.

This is a beginner-friendly crochet pattern that works up quickly and beautifully. 

The technique is very similar to my maple leaf tutorial, just simplified, making it a perfect first step if you’re new to crocheting motifs.

The written pattern is available in my Etsy and Ravelry shops.

You can also watch the full video tutorial on my YouTube channel.

I hope you’re enjoying this gorgeous season as much as I am. Fall has always inspired my crochet: the changing leaves, warm colors, and cozy textures.

Crochet Maple Leaves with YarnArt Begonia: A Perfect Autumn Project

This autumn, I wanted to bring the beauty of falling leaves into my home through crochet. Using YarnArt Begonia, a 100% mercerized cotton yarn (category 2), and a 3.5 mm crochet hook, I created these gorgeous crochet maple leaves. 

Each leaf measures about 7 by 6 inches, making them large enough to stand out as individual pieces or combined into larger projects like garlands or table settings.

YarnArt Begonia is a fantastic yarn to work with, especially for delicate, detailed projects like these leaves. The 100% mercerized cotton provides the right amount of structure for the leaf shape. With its category 2 weight, the yarn is lightweight yet durable, perfect for items that need a bit of definition, like these maple leaves.

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I used a 3.5 mm crochet hook, which allowed me to achieve the perfect balance between flexibility and firmness. The leaves are soft enough to be pliable, yet firm enough to maintain their shape.

From just one skein of YarnArt Begonia, I managed to create five crochet maple leaves. That makes this yarn not only a joy to work with but also quite economical for such a project. Each leaf took a small amount of yarn, and the quality of the mercerized cotton ensures that they’ll last for many seasons to come.

These crochet maple leaves are versatile and can be used in numerous ways.

String them together to make a beautiful autumn garland. 

Use them as coasters or as table decor for a cozy fall setting. 

Add a leaf as an appliqué to blankets, pillows, or bags.

Whether you’re looking for a new autumn-inspired crochet project or wanting to add a unique touch to your fall decor, these crochet maple leaves are a great option.

 The written pattern (plus a video tutorial) is available in my Etsy and Ravelry shops! 

Dainty Butterflies

Each of these lovely butterflies requires only 5 yards of cotton thread and about 5-7 minutes to crochet!

But number of ways one can use them is endless. For instance, I can imagine how darling they would look as appliqués on a little girl’s dress. Or maybe as hairclips in her hair.

 I can also picture such butterfly as a decoration on a small wrapped present. A butterfly pin would look lovely on a hat or a purse.

They are quite small (only about two inches across) and can be used for handmade cards and lots and lots of other craft projects!

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Thread Appliques, Symbol Charts

Thread appliques can be used in many ways. They can adore pillow cases, cushion covers, little girls’ dresses, tote bags, etc. They can also be used for card making. The possibilities are endless.

I came up with these five designs, though I don’t know yet what I’m going to use them for.

In the November issue of Country Living (on page 97) I saw a pretty linen cushion with a white fern design on it. I might attempt making something similar using #4 and/or #5 designs.

I made symbol charts as it was much easier than writing instructions. I don’t have a special symbol chart making software, so I just drew them by hand. I know not everyone can use/understand symbol charts, but I hope they will be useful to those who can.

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