11 Crochet Stitches That Look Like Leaves
Hello everyone! Today I have a list of 11 Crochet Stitches that Look Like Leaves for you!
I’ve been wanting to start planting seeds in my garden soon and was inspired to find ways to incorporate a little nature into my crochet projects.
This list of crochet leaf stitches will not include patterns of leaves themselves, but rather combinations of crochet stitches that work up to make the appearance of a leaf…if that makes sense!
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Feel free to use whatever yarn and crochet hook fits your needs. For these crochet leaves, I’m using white and natural colored thread from Red Heart, Snow Pea, and Green from Hobby Lobby’s Artiste Line.
I’ve personally crocheted each of these leaf patterns and I’m certain you will enjoy them too! Ok, let’s jump into this wonderful list of 11 Crochet Stitches that Look Like Leaves!
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#1 Lacy Leaves Crochet Stitch
The Lacy Leaves Crochet Stitch is a chart only pattern with a leaf divided into a few other leaflets. The leaves are surrounded by a frame of 3 double crochet shells.
#2 Crochet Leaf Stitch
The Crochet Leaf Stitch from MyPicot, is a repeating, zig zag pattern that boasts a simple, undivided leaf. This stitch is made by increasing on the sides of the leaf until you reach the designated amount of stitches, then decreasing until you make the tip of the leaf. All of the leaves are separated by a chain 2, giving the leaves a little bit of a lacy look.
#3 Leaf Stitch
The Leaf Stitch is another crochet stitch that looks like a leaf by MyPicot. This stitch works up in 7 rows and then repeats itself. With the leaf stitch, you’ll create a base (stem) for the leaf, and then create puff stitches into the base to create the leaf-like look.
#4 Turkish Leaf Stitch
I actually don’t know what the name of this leaf stitch pattern is called, however, when clicking on the link above, the pattern is from a Turkish website, so that’s what I’m going with! This crochet leaf stitch is a chart only pattern, there are no written instructions that I can find. I love how this leaf works up, especially with the lacy chains and the shells that make it appear like there are strips in the work.
#5 Oak Leaf Crochet Stitch
This is another lacy crochet stitch that resembles a leaf from an oak tree. The oak leaves are created by building up on double crochets from the base, and then creating the rounded leaf edges by dc3tog, chaining 2, and then double crocheting into the same stitch as the 3rd double crochet in the dc3tog. The leaves are then surrounded by a pretty, 3 double crochet cluster border in a diamond shape.
#6 Easy Crochet Leaf Stitch Pattern
The Easy Crochet Leaf Stitch Pattern by CrochetBeja is a textured crochet stitch that looks like a simple leaf.
I love the way this stitch works up, and it gets easier once you understand what is happening in the pattern, but her blog is in Spanish, and her tutorial video is in Spanish as well. So unless you can understand Spanish, you might have a little trouble!
I don’t speak the language, but I was able to follow along with her video by slowing the playback speed down. She has a chart that is available as well, but in my opinion, it doesn’t make a lot of sense until you work a few rows in her video.
You’ll be utilizing front post and back post double crochets in this pattern, which give the crochet leaf the appearance of “popping” out of the fabric.
#7 Big Lacy Leaf Stitch
The Big Lacy Leaf Stitch is a chart only pattern that depicts large leaves separated by long chains. In this pattern you’ll be performing many yarn overs to create the body of the leaves. This crochet pattern has arrows pointing in the correct direction to help you read the chart.
#8 Twig Stitch
The Twig Stitch is a crochet stitch with leaves that are joined at the top by the next leaf to the left and right. This stitch is similar to #2 in this list, but is not in an offset zigzag pattern. This is a very pretty lacy leaf stitch, however the video that is available is in Spanish. Again, if you do not speak the language, I suggest slowing down the playback speed in order to follow along.
#9 Extreme Drop Leaf Stitch
The Extreme Drop Leaf Stitch by Nana’s Crafty Home, is a textured, compound leaf stitch. This crochet stitch works the best when using two different yarn colors, so that the leaves can stand out. To create the leaves, you’ll be crocheting ch 1 spaces in the 4 rows leading up to the leaf row, and then creating puff stitches in those spaces. It can be tricky pulling your hook through all the loops at once on the leaves, so I suggest pulling up loops loosely if needed.
#10 Beautiful Crochet Leaves Stitch
This is a crochet stitch that looks like a lacy, lattice filled with leaves. This is a video tutorial, so slow down the playback speed if needed. The video creator has placed how many chains you need in the video, which is nice so you’re not counting the amount of times they chain! This is the perfect stitch for any lacework pattern you’d like to create.
#11 Small Talk Shawl
The Small Talk Shawl, by Cheri McEwen, displays drooping, lacy, crochet leaves in a half drop repeating pattern. If you’re not interested in crocheting a shawl, after you learn how to make her leaves, you can take the leaf pattern and design your own type of fabric if you wish. I really like her crochet leaf pattern, she uses an interesting decrease technique that makes the leaf appear more open and airy.
I hope you enjoyed this list of 11 Crochet Stitches that Look Like Leaves! I know that whatever you crochet, it’ll look great with these beautiful leaves. Remember, that crochet is all about creativity and personal flair, so feel free to experiment with different colors, yarn weights, and hook sizes.
Happy crocheting! Until next time!
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