Crocheted leaves lined up in rows can make a beautiful and unique addition to any project. Here's how to make them:Materials:
- Worsted weight yarn in green or the color of your choice
- Crochet hook in a size appropriate for your yarn
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
- Start by chaining a multiple of 7 stitches, plus 1 additional chain stitch. For example, chain 22 for 3 leaves or 29 for 4 leaves.
- In the second chain from the hook, work 1 single crochet (SC). Work 1 SC in each chain across.
- Chain 1 and turn your work. Work 1 SC in the first stitch. *Skip the next stitch, work 5 double crochet (DC) in the next stitch. Skip the next stitch, work 1 SC in the next stitch. Repeat from * to the end of the row.
- Chain 3 and turn your work. Work 1 DC in the first stitch. *Skip the next stitch, work 1 SC in the center DC of the 5-DC group. Skip the next stitch, work 5 DC in the next SC. Repeat from * to the last stitch. Work 1 DC in the last stitch.
- Repeat step 4 until your leaf row is the desired length.
- Cut the yarn and fasten off.
- To make the next row of leaves, attach the yarn to the first stitch of the previous row of leaves with a slip stitch.
- Repeat steps 3-7 for each row of leaves, making sure to align them properly.
- Once you've finished your last row of leaves, cut the yarn and fasten off.
- Use a yarn needle to weave in any loose ends and to attach the leaves to your project.
