The Perfect Crochet Leaf Pattern

I had this lovely colored crochet thread that I stumbled upon walking through my local JoAnns, as one does in the harsh Buffalo winters. It had such a beautiful color combination I knew I couldn't leave without it. While it took me a while to figure out what to actually do with it (it was so pretty to me it almost felt like nothing I could possibly make would be deserving of it), eventually I realized the fall colors would look so nice on a leaf. So I sketched out the design in my little notebook as I went along and now it's being put up on the website.

I love this pattern becuase the leaves have a little twist to them making them look a little more real and natural instead of looking perfectly symmetrical. It's the perfect pattern for an addition to a crochet flower, a leaf bookmark, some cute crochet earrings (which I was prototyping at the time), or even just an addition to clothing or blankets.

The only note I have before starting the pattern below is that you may want to add more chains. The bookmark pictured aboved had chain 40 for the shorter stem and chain 80 for the longer stem.

Perfect Crochet Leaf Pattern

Chain 29 (chain more to create a stem)

First Side:

Slip Stitch into the second chain from hook, single crochet (x2), half double crochet (x2), double crochet (x3), treble crochet (x3), double treble crochet (x3), triple treble crochet (x2), quadruple treble crochet (x2), quintuple treble crochet (x2), one quadruple treble crochet, one triple treble crochet, one double treble crochet, one treble crochet, one double crochet, one half double crochet, one single crochet, slip stitch

To switch sides:

To start the single crochet on the opposite side, let your needle go over the top of the 'stem' while your yarn stays behind your work. Turn the half-completed leaf so you can comfortably start the next side.

Second Side:

one single crochet (into the same chain as the last single crochet done on the first side), one half double crochet, one double crochet, one treble crochet, one double treble crochet, one triple treble crochet, one quadruple treble crochet, quintuple treble crochet (x2), quadruple treble crochet (x2), triple treble crochet (x2), double treble crochet (x3), half double crochet (x2), single crochet (x2)

Cut your yarn, leaving a few inches to weave in the tail, I recommend weaving it into the first side going through the stem to keep the soft curve of the leaf.