How to Crochet a Maple Leaf 🍁 | Easy Fall Crochet Tutorial for Beginners, by Crochet By Gillian on YouTube. 24 min 37 s.
- Video length
- 24 min 37 s
- Time to do it
- 30 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 7
What you need
Steps
Start with a slip knot on your 3.5mm hook and chain 16. This chain sets the length of the leaf.
Work round 1 along the chain, following the stitch counts in the pattern. This round forms the base of the leaf.
Crochet round 2, then round 3 and round 4, adding stitches to shape the leaf edges.
Work round 5 to finish the first leaf. Cut the yarn and pull the tail through.
Repeat rounds 2 to 5 to make the second leaf, then rounds 1 to 6 for the third leaf.
Make the fourth leaf by repeating the second leaf, and the fifth by repeating the third leaf.
Weave in all loose ends with a tapestry needle and shape each leaf flat with your fingers.
Tips and common mistakes
Keep your chain stitches loose so the first round is easy to work into.
Count stitches at the end of each round, since one missed stitch changes the leaf shape.
Use the same yarn weight and hook size for every leaf so they match in size.
Questions
What yarn works best for this leaf?
The pattern uses #4 weight yarn, which is worsted or aran. Cotton gives crisp leaves, while acrylic feels softer.
Can I make the leaf bigger?
Yes. Use a thicker yarn and a larger hook, or add extra chains to the starting chain and adjust the rounds.
What can I do with the finished leaves?
Sew them onto a pillow or blanket, use them as coasters, or join several into a fall garland.
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