I will show you how to knit leaves for flowers in this lesson. The material will be useful for beginner knitters and is suitable for adults and children learning the basics of crochet. In a previous article I described how to knit flowers, and you can look at this material.
To get started, prepare the material for the stems. It can be wire, a thin stick or a twisted paper tube, or you can also use stems from old store-bought flowers. The wire and stick should be tightly wrapped with green thread and soaked in PVA glue. We insert it into the flowers and bend the wire using pliers. The fastening must be reliable. You can glue it with glue if you have a different type of stems.
Now let's prepare green yarn, possibly in different shades.
For a simple leaf, we will make a chain of air loops, for example, 15.
We begin to knit around the chain in the following sequence:
- 2 single crochets
- 2 double crochets
- 4 double crochets
- 2 double crochets
- 2 double crochets
- 2 single crochets
- 1 air loop
On the other side of the chain we repeat in the same sequence
We get a leaf like this.
Narrow leaf.
If we need a narrow and long leaf, then we cast on a longer chain, for example, of 25 air loops, and knit only on one side in the following sequence:
- 2 tbsp. without crochet
- 21 double crochets
- 2 single crochets.
Here you can go along the edge of the leaf with simple columns to add rigidity.
Leaf with teeth.
We collect a chain of air loops, 15 - 20.
We knit progressively - in a reverse manner along the chain on both sides.
See the diagram to see how to knit a sheet.
Add the stamens to the bell. We knit a chain and connect 5 loops into a ring and tie a thread around it. We turn the bell inside out and attach the stamens to the wire.
Once you have tied all the leaves, they need to be attached to the stem.
This is also important. Leaving the threads from the leaves, we wind them to the stem and carefully lubricate them with glue for reliability.
There is no need to place the leaves low, because your flowers will stand in a vase and simply will not be visible.
When we place flowers in a vase, wrap the lower parts of the stems with paper so that they stand together. That's all for knitting leaves.
Your bouquet of crocheted flowers will not wither and will delight you with bright colors! Give a nice gift to your loved ones.
The use of flowers and leaves for decoration by humans has been going on since the beginning of the world. In those ancient times, plants were depicted on temples and palaces; certain types of flowers and leaves were used by shamans and priests of various cults. Plants were symbols of many ancient gods. Certain types of flowers and foliage were given powers to bring good luck, victory in battle, profit, and even love. With the advent of needlework, their images were embroidered or knitted on clothes or furnishings and were convinced of their miraculous power. Some beliefs about their magical properties have survived to this day, for example, the belief that the clover shamrock brings good luck.
Nowadays, needlewomen crochet leaves as decorative elements or components of a dress, shawl or other things. Openwork and dense products created with your own hands show the whole world a miracle of craftsmanship and beauty.
Clover shamrock.
A very simple pattern will be clear even to beginners, and the elegant shamrock can be used as an element of Irish lace or to create a composition of voluminous flowers.
- Knit a chain of 4 chains. loops
- 1 air lifting loop, 1 tbsp. without crochet, 1 tbsp. with a double crochet, knit 10 tbsp into the outer loop of the chain. with 2 yarn overs.
- Knit 2 more such leaf parts.
- Knit a chain of 8 air. loops
- 1 air lifting loop, knit 7 tbsp. without a crochet, tie all 3 leaves into the last loop of the chain using connecting stitches.
Small leaf.
When knitting this leaf, embossed stitches with 2 crochets are used.
- Knit a chain of 13 chain stitches. loops
- 1 air lifting loop, 7 tbsp. without double crochet (6 chain stitches remain unknitted). Knit from the last st. single crochet chain of 6 chains. loops
- In one loop of the row below, knit 3 air. lifting loops + 2 tbsp. double crochet, 2 tbsp. double crochet, 3 tbsp. double crochet, 1 tbsp. with 2 double crochets in the seventh st. without crochet, 3 tbsp. double crochet, 2 tbsp. double crochet, 3 tbsp. double crochet with one base.
- Knit 3 air into one loop. lifting loops + 2 tbsp. double crochet, 2 tbsp. double crochet, 3 tbsp. double crochet, 1 double crochet, 3 tbsp. double crochet, 2 tbsp. double crochet, 3 tbsp. double crochet with one base.
- 3 air lifting loops, 2 tbsp. double crochet, 3 tbsp. double crochet, 1 double crochet, 3 tbsp. double crochet, 3 tbsp. double crochet
- 3 air lifting loops, 3 tbsp. double crochet, 1 double crochet, 3 tbsp. double crochet, 1 tbsp. double crochet
- Knit with one top (3 chain stitches, 1 double crochet, 1 double crochet, 2 double crochets).
Relief columns are convex and concave.
Convex relief column. Make the required number of yarn overs, then insert the hook not into the loop, but from right to left into the column of the row below so that the “body” of the column of the bottom row is in front of the hook, pull out 1 loop and then knit as a regular double crochet.
Concave column. Knit like the convex one, but the “body” of the column of the bottom row should be behind the hook.
Chestnut leaf.
Starting from the 5th row of the middle, each petal is knitted separately. The length of the leaves varies due to the number of loops in the chain. For example, the smallest leaf is considered. Initially, a chain of v.p. is typed. for the petiole and center. Next, the middle is knitted in the round in rows back and forth.
Middle.
- Knit a chain of 28 chain stitches. loops
- Close a chain of 4 airs into a ring. loops
- First row. Knit 7 tbsp into the ring. without crochet + 2 air. loops (beginning and end of row). Complete the row with a connecting column.
- Second row. 1 air lifting loop, 13 st. without crochet, 1 air. a loop. Finish with a connecting post into the lifting loop.
- Knit the third row in the same way, 20 tbsp. without crochet + 2 air. loops.
- Fourth row. similarly, 24 tbsp. without crochet + 2 air. loops.
- Fifth row. 32 art. without crochet + 2 air. loops.
Knit the remaining air. loops in 2 rows st. without a crochet, each time tying it to the middle with a connecting post.
Leaf. Bottom right.
- Knit a chain of 13 air. loops and knit st. single crochet, tie with a connecting stitch into the 3rd loop of the middle from the first row of the petiole.
- Knit a connecting stitch into the next center loop (instead of 1 lifting loop), knit into a chain of air. loops 2 tbsp. single crochet, 2 double crochets, 2 tbsp. double crochet, 2 tbsp. with 2 double crochets, 2 tbsp. with 3 double crochets, 2 tbsp. with 4 double crochets, in the last air. chain loop and st. Single crochet, knit 15 tbsp. with 4 yarn overs.
- Knit the second side of the leaf symmetrically. Last st. Secure without a crochet with a connecting post with a center.
- Skip 1 tbsp. without crochet, 3 tbsp. single crochet, *picot, 2 tbsp. without a crochet*, repeat from * to * 10 more times, 8 tbsp. without a crochet.
- By analogy, tie the remaining leaves.
Beautiful maple leaf.
This motif, knitted from fine yarn, will be an excellent element of a dress; it can be used as part of a shawl or tablecloth. If you knit such a maple leaf from thick threads and attach it to fabric, it will become an excellent stand for hot food, and the various shades of yarn will allow you to choose a color that matches the interior of the kitchen or dining room, and make the room even more cozy.
- Close a chain of 10 air into a ring. loops
- First row. Knit a fragment into each loop (2 tbsp with 2 yarn overs + 3 chain stitches), replacing 1 tbsp in the first case. with 2 yarn overs for 4 air. lifting loops.
- Second r. In each fragment of the previous row, knit (3 double crochets + 3 double crochets + 3 double crochets), replacing 1 double crochet in the first case. double crochet lifting loops. There are 10 fragments in total.
- Starting from the 3rd row, the fabric is divided. Knit into 9 fragments (4 double crochets + 3 double crochets + 4 double crochets), in the first case replacing 1 double crochet. double crochet with 3 lifting stitches, finish row 1 tbsp. double crochet Turn the work around.
- Fourth r. 3 air lifting loops, knit into each of 9 fragments (5 double crochet stitches + 3 double crochet stitches + 5 double crochet stitches).
- Fifth r. 1 air lifting loop 11 st. single crochet (all loops knitted into 1 fragment of the previous row), knit into each of the remaining 7 fragments (6 double crochet stitches + 3 chain stitches + 6 double crochet stitches), replacing in the first case 1 tbsp. double crochet lifting loops.
- Sixth r. start 3 air. lifting loops. Knit 7 fragments (7 double crochet stitches + 3 chain stitches + 7 double crochet stitches). Finish row 2 tbsp. double crochet knitted with one top.
- Seventh row. Start with 1 lifting loop and st. single crochet in all loops of one fragment of the previous row, 3 air. lifting loops, knit 5 fragments (8 double crochet stitches + 3 double crochet stitches + 8 double crochet stitches). Finish row 2 tbsp. double crochet knitted with one top.
- Eighth row 5 fragments (9 double crochet stitches + 3 chain stitches + 9 double crochet stitches), replacing 1 double crochet stitch in the first case. double crochet lifting loops.
- Ninth row. 3 fragments and 10 tbsp. double crochet
- Tenth row. 3 fragments and 11 tbsp. with a double crochet, replacing in the first case 1 tbsp. double crochet lifting loops.
- Eleventh row. 2 fragments and 12 tbsp. double crochet
- Twelfth row. 1 fragment, start 3 air. lifting loops, 13 tbsp. with double crochets + 3 air. loops + 13 tbsp. with double crochets.
Maple leaf using the original continuous knitting technique.
You can use it as a component of Irish lace or attach it to a fillet mesh to create a shawl. Perfect for decorating a bag.
In the diagram, a black dot marks the beginning of work.
- Dial a chain of 15 air. loops
- First row. 1 air lifting loop. Knit 13 tbsp. single crochet, glad to knit in the last loop (1 tbsp. single crochet + 4 chain stitches + 1 tbsp. single crochet), knit 13 tbsp. Yarn over from the reverse side of the initial chain.
- Second row. 1 air lifting loop, 13 st. without a crochet, in an air arch. knit loops (2 tbsp. double crochet + 4 chain stitches + 2 tbsp. single crochet), 11 tbsp. without a crochet.
- Knit 8 rows of the central part of the leaf according to the pattern.
- Ninth row. Start as usual with 1 air. with a lifting loop, knitting the indicated number of stitches according to the pattern. without a crochet, at the end of the row knit 4 air. loops.
- Tenth row. Knitting begins on one of the lateral left parts of the sheet. 1 air lifting loop, 8 tbsp. without crochet, 1 air. loop over st. single crochet row below, 1 tbsp. without a crochet.
- Eleventh row. 1 air lifting loop, 10 tbsp. without crochet, 4 air. loops.
- Twelfth row. 1 air lifting loop, 14 st. without crochet, 1 air. loop over st. without crochet, 1 tbsp. single crochet in st. Single crochet row 9.
- Knit further according to the pattern, securing the even rows of st. single crochet to st. Single crochet row 9.
- Knit the second left side of the leaf in the same way, without tearing off the thread, continue knitting st. single crochet to the end of the 9th row (right), knit 4 air. loops.
- Next row start 1 air. lifting loop and start knitting the two right parts of the leaf in the same way as the left ones.
A few more crochet leaf patterns.
The original leaf is knitted on a caterpillar cord.
Crochet leaves
Sometimes for knitted bags, hats and other things you need decorations such as flowers, leaves and other little things.
Knitting patterns, descriptions, photographs are easy to find on the Internet.
Here you will find the simplest patterns for crocheting leaves of clover, oak, tulip and other plants on video, as well as a description of each crocheted leaf.
Knitting symbols in the table at the end of the text.
Note
If, when crocheting a leaf, you crochet both loops, the leaf will be flat. If you knit loops in one arc, the sheet will be embossed.
The descriptions are arranged according to the pages of the slideshow and the number of each associated leaflet.
1st row: crochet a chain of 15 ch for the stem + 10 ch for the stem of the right leaf +
5 ch for the middle of the right leaf.
2nd row: connect the last and 5th loop from the hook with a connecting loop into a ring; elm turn.
Row 3: (ch 5, hdc) in ring * 3; pov elm.
Row 4: (sc, 10 dc, sc) in each arch.
Row 5: 10 hdc on a chain of 10 ch.
Row 6: without tearing off the thread, continue knitting; knit a chain of 10 ch for the middle leaf + 5 ch for the middle of the middle leaf.
Row 7: knit 15 hdc on the starting stem. [Q]
1st row: knit a chain of 17 ch, knit a sc on the second loop from the hook, repeat until the last loop of the chain; in the last loop 3 sc (forming an oval), then knit a sc along the second side of the chain (when knitting on the second side, you can hide the initial tail of the thread by knitting a sc, then at the end of the row cut off the rest of the tail), p. elm.
2nd row: ch, sc to the end of the row, in the middle loop of the oval (see 1st row) knit 3 sc and continue sc into each loop without tying 4 loops before to the end of the row. row, rev. elm.
Rows 3-7: Work as row 2. [Q]
For a cutting, knit 1-2 cm long.
Knitting only on the front side.
Row 1: Tie a leaf stalk about 3 cm in length with a double chain.
2nd row: ch 9, on the second loop from the hook, hdc, 7 hdc; this is the middle of the leaf.
3rd row: first half of the leaf: hdc, hdc, sc, dc, dc2n * 2, 3 dc2n in one loop, ch 4; hdc in last stitch; Knit the second half of the leaf symmetrically to the first.
Knit the next two leaves as described in row 3.
At the end of knitting, attach the leaf to the previous leaf psbn.
1st row: knit a chain of 20 ch; starting from the fourth loop of the chain from the hook, knit a group of loops: (psbn, sc, dc, dc2n, dc, sc), psbn, (psbn, sc, dc, dc2n, dc, sc); On the second side of the sheet, continue knitting symmetrically.
2nd row: tie a psc, tie a picot over the dc2n, and at the top of the leaf, ch 4 in the ring.
1st row: knit a chain of 12 ch; starting from the second loop of the chain from the hook, knit a group of loops: (psbn, sc, dc, 5 dc2n, dc, sc, psbn);
Row 2: tie the leaf in a crawfish step, starting from the knitted group of loops and on the second half of the chain.
Knit the next four leaves separately, repeating rows 1 and 2.
When all five leaves are knitted, turn them to the wrong side and connect everything, knitting a sc at the base of each leaf, connecting at the end. loop of the last leaf with the first.
Tie the stalk with a double chain of the desired length.
Tie the first leaf.
1st row: knit a chain of 10 ch and enclose in a ring;
2nd row: 3 ch, 14 ss2n in the ring, 3 ch, psbn.
Without breaking the thread, knit 1-2 rows of the next two leaves as described.
Connect the last sheet to the first with a connecting loop.
Tie the stalk with a double chain of the desired length.
Leaves on the branch on the right side.
1st row: knit a chain of 8 ch; starting from the second loop of the chain from the hook, knit a group of loops: (psbn, sc, dc, ss2n, dc, sc, psbn) - this is the first leaf of the branch.
Row 2: ch 3 for the cutting, for the next leaf repeat row 1 according to the number of desired leaves.
Knit the top leaf without a stem.
The leaves on the left are knitted in the same way as on the right, on the cuttings 3 pcs.
Tie the length of the lower cutting with a double chain.
Start knitting from the top of the leaf - knit a chain of 7 ch; 3 ch rise, 3 dc in the next loop, 2 dc, 2 sc, hdc, ch, hdc in the first loop of the initial chain.
Continue knitting on the second side of the chain symmetrically knitting on the first side. If desired, tie the cuttings with a chain or double chain.
If the yarn is thick, then the leaf will be a decoration for a bag, scarf, or hat. For fine yarn, such leaves with a knitted flower will decorate a dress.
Knit a chain of 27 ch; on the second loop from the hook, knit 4 hdc, 3 hdc, 4 hdc, (2 hdc in one loop) * 2, 4 hdc, 5 hdc, 5 hdc, ch.
Continue knitting on the second half of the chain:
VP, 6 psc, 2 sc, decrease, 4 sc, 8 sc, 2 sc, 3 psc, connecting loop.
As you can see, depending on the increases and decreases, the shape of the sheet changes.
Knit a chain of 10 ch - this is a leaf stalk. - This is a chain of three air loops.
Work a sc into the first loop of the chain.
The right side of the sheet (to make it clearer, the first three picots will be numbered).
Row 1: ch 3 (this is the leaf stem), picot No. 1, (ch 2, picot No. 2), (ch 2, picot No. 3);
To form the top, knit 2 more picots and attach a hdc to picot No. 3.
On the second side knit (2 psc, picot) * 2, 3 psc.
For the handle (upwards) knit 5 ch.
Knit the next stems as described in row 1, reducing the number of picots at the top.
When knitting the left half on the handle, knit psc.
1st row: knit a chain of 4 ch; in the first loop of the chain 6 dc, p.v.
2nd row: 2 ch, sc, (picot, ch, sc) * 4, knit stitch.
Row 3: hdc in ch near picot, (ch4, hdc in ch near picot) * 4 crochet stitch.
4th row: ch 2, sc in the arch, (ch 3, sc in the arch) * 3 pcs.
5th row: ch, sc in the arch, (3 ch, sc in the arch) * 2 crochets.
Row 6: ch, sc in arch, ch 2, picot, ch, sc in arch.
Special stitches (for easier reading of the description):
Let's call 4 dc with a common vertex “bump”.
1st row: knit a chain of 4 ch; in the first loop of the chain (cone, 2 ch) * 3, dc, p. elm;
2nd row: 4 ch, in each arch (bump, 2 ch) to the end of the row, dc, p.elm;
3rd row: ch 4, prop. arch, in the middle three arches (bump, ch), ch, dc, p.elm;
4th row: 4 ch, prop. arch, in the middle two arches (bump, ch), ch, dc, p.elm;
5th row: ch 4, prop. arch, bump in the middle arch, ch, dc, p.elm, hdc in the arch;
Tie the piece around with a ch chain, as shown in the figure, and also tie the leaf stalk during the knitting process.
Special stitches (for easier reading of the description):
2 dc with a common vertex - bump
(2 dc with a common top, 2 ch, 2 dc with a common top) – “P_shishka”
(3 ch, dc knitted together, 2 ch, 2 dc with a common top) - “L_shishka”.
1st row: knit a chain of 4 ch, in the first loop of the chain dc, 2 ch, cone, 3 ch, cone, 2 ch, cone, elm p.
2nd row: L_shishka, 2ch; in the second arch 5 dc, 2 ch, P_shishka, elm turn.
3rd row: L_shishka, ch 2, above dc before. row (dc, ch) * 5 times, ch, P_shishka, elm p.
4th row: L_shishka, ch 3, arch prop., (sc in arch, ch 3) * 3, sc in arch, ch 3, in last arch, P_shishka, elm turn.
In the next rows, at the beginning of knitting, knit psc in the first arch.
5th row: L_shishka, ch 3, arch prop., (sc in arch, ch 3) * 2, sc in arch, ch 3, in last arch, P_shishka, elm turn.
6th row: L_shishka, ch 3, arch prop., sc in arch, ch 3, sc in arch, ch 3, in last arch, p_shishka, elm p.
7th row: L_shishka, 3 ch, sc in the middle arch, 3 ch, in the last arch P_shishka, elm p.
8th row: ch 3, dc knitted together, picot, p_shishka.
Abbreviated names of loops
| Abbreviated names of loops | Names of loops |
|---|---|
| slp, next p, next a loop | next loop |
| decrease | pull the working thread through the first loop, then through the second and knit them together |
| decreaseSS | knit two unfinished double crochets together by pulling the working yarn through 3 loops on the hook. |
| decreasePSSN | through two hdcs not knitted to the end (5 loops on the hook), pull the working thread |
| VP | air loop |
| sc | single crochet |
| dc | double crochet |
| ss2n | double crochet stitch |
| ss3n | double crochet stitch |
| psbn | half crochet |
| pssn | half double crochet |
| increase | 2 sc in one loop |
| increaseSS | 2 dc in one loop |
| increasePSSN | 2 hdc in one loop |
| sp-N | connecting loop, pull the thread through the Nth loop of the beginning of the row and the last knitting loop |
| connection loop | connecting loop; pull the working yarn through the first loop of the row and the loop on the hook |
| prop.N | skip N stitches |
| (ch + sc) | The plus sign indicates that both loops are knitted into one loop. |
| arch | chain of several chs in a knitting pattern |
| ! | (exclamation mark) - to the left of the sign is what we are knitting, and to the right - where we are knitting in the previous one. a number of |
| * | repeat the specified number of times |
| twist or turn | turn knitting |
| previous row | previous row |
| ( ),() or (()) | brackets enclose a group of loops that are performed a specified number of times |
| number of loops in knitted row | |
| [X] | Fasten the thread, but do not cut it. Leave the tip 15-20 cm. |
| [Q] | Fasten the thread, hide the end of the thread inside the part and cut it. |
| "around" | the word “around” means that the indicated stitch must be knitted into each stitch of the circular row |
| "everywhere" | the word “everywhere” means that in each loop of a circular or flat row, knit the indicated stitch |
| RN | working thread |
A knitted leaf can act as an important part of a floral arrangement, or become one of the motifs in the knitted fabric of a future item of clothing. In any case, crocheted leaves are a decorative element that will always be in demand among knitters, because they decorate knitted items not only for children’s, but also for adults’ wardrobes. Moreover, in combination with bright flowers or berries, the leaves will become a real highlight in decorating women's accessories (hats, handbags, shawls), as well as all kinds of interior items (voluminous paintings, flower vases, photo frames).
Knitted leaves are widely used in Irish printed lace; with their help, they create magnificent relief fabrics for further transformation into clothes of incredible beauty.
However, if there are simply an incredible number of master classes on knitting openwork volumetric flowers, then the craftswomen pay less attention to the leaves, and accordingly, it is not so easy to find instructions for knitting them. That is why today we propose to consider in detail the process of knitting various variations on the theme of knitted crocheted leaves that our dear needlewomen can safely use in their creativity.
We suggest you start learning the basic rules of crocheting leaves right now! Moreover, nature gives us ideas for knitting leaves, and their various shapes and variety of shades make it possible to practice not only crocheting skills, but also the most unexpected fantasies!
Clover leaf: simplicity in detail
Let's start our lessons on knitting leaves with the easiest one to do - the clover leaf. Despite the simplicity of knitting, such a leaf looks advantageous as a decoration for items of clothing, especially for children's wardrobes.
To get such a leaf, it is advisable to take thin cotton yarn “Iris”, as well as a hook No. 1-1.5. To decorate knitted hats or make decorative interior elements, you can try knitting it with a thick thread, we are sure that the leaf will turn out just right!
Conventional abbreviations:
- VP – air loop;
- runway – lift runway;
- СС – connection column;
- RLS – single crochet;
- Dc – double crochet;
- C2H - double crochet stitch;
- PR – previous row;
- PS – half-column.
The leaf knitting pattern looks like this:
We begin to knit a clover leaf by making separate leaves, which will be attached to each other as we knit, and then the stalk itself will be knitted.
Leaf: we collect a chain of 5 VP. We knit the first row with the second VP, we knit 1 sc into it, then - dc, in the last one. We knit a loop 10 C2H. On the opposite side of the chain we knit a dc and sc, completing the row of sl sts in the last row. VP basics. We cut off the loose thread.
By analogy, we knit a second leaf, use a SS to attach it to the first leaf, and cut the thread.
We start knitting the third leaf, again we attach it with a SS to the second leaf, but leave the thread to continue knitting the stem.
Stalk: From the free loop remaining after attaching the leaves, we knit 9 VPs, we knit 1 CC into each of them to “strengthen” the stem.
The clover leaf is ready! To complement the composition, you can imitate the clover color. To do this, we make a pompom from colored thread, knit a longer stem, and connect all three parts together.
Leaf based on Irish lace
Many craftswomen are either interested in Irish lace, or secretly glance at this technique, dreaming of learning the basics of knitting in the style of Irish typesetting. So, leaves are the basis of Irish knitting. We agree, knitting them is much more difficult, but the result is worth it! Let's try?
Schematically, knitting a leaf in the Irish style looks like this:
Let's start work
1. We knit the base from 13 VP.
2. Next We start the row in the 11th VP. Then we knit 2 sc + 2 hc + 2 dc + 2 dc connected by one vertex + 2 dc connected by one vertex. From the last loop - 6 dc.
3. From the next 4 loops we knit 2 double dcs from each loop of the chain, then 2 dcs, 2 hcs, 2 scs. We finish the row with SS.
4. There is no need to turn the knitting over; we immediately tie the entire leaf in a “crawfish step” in the opposite direction.
5. To give the leaf more relief, we knit a vein in the middle with a thread of a contrasting color - we hold the thread from the bottom of the leaf, we draw the hook through the entire leaf with through loops. We continue to the loop from which 6 dc are knitted.
6. Now you need to remove the hook from the loop; insert it under the bottom of the leaf. We hook the loop and pull it inside out. Cut off and hide the thread under the knitted loops.
7. To get a leaf curved in the other direction, at the beginning we knit a row with forked stitches, and after 6 DCs - double ones.
Leaf with ribbed corners
Leaf knitting pattern:
In order to start knitting such a leaf, you need to knit a base of 13 VPs (12 VPs + 1 VP rise).
We knit the 1st row: 1 RLS in the third VP of the chain from the hook + 9 RLS in the next row. 9 VP chains + 5 RLS in the next row. VP chain from hook + 9 sc in next. 9 next VP from the reverse side of the chain. Rows 2-5 are knitted by analogy, in the forward and reverse directions. Finish SS. Cut the thread and hide it inside the loops.
With the help of such knitted leaves you can make interesting decorative elements, for example, a crocheted napkin made of embossed flowers connected to each other by openwork motifs.
Maple leaf potholder
The idea of knitting such a bright autumn leaf can be used in two ways - as clothing decor, an element of a large fabric, a mini-napkin or as an independent kitchen oven mitt.
To knit a maple leaf, you need to take 25 grams. golden beige and approximately 5 gr. dark red yarn (cotton, acrylic) and hook No. 1.5.
Step-by-step knitting:
1. We collect a base of 8 VPs, close it into a ring using SS.
3. 3 runways, then knit repeating combinations 6 times - 2 dc between the second and third dc in the row from the hook, 2 ch, 2 dc between the second and third stitch in the row in the hook. Next - CCH in the last one. SSN PR.
4. We knit further according to the above schematic pattern, in straight and reverse rows. At the end of the third row we break the thread. We attach it strictly as shown in the diagram to knit the fourth row. We do the same to move to rows 5-8.
5. Attach a dark red thread, knit in a circular manner using RLS, and do not forget to perform 3 picots over each vertex located on the sides of the leaf and 5 picots over the one located in the center. SS. Cut the thread and hide it inside the loops.
6. We knit the stalk - we attach the thread to the base of the leaf using a SS, we knit a chain of 20 VP. Then we knit a dc in the fifth ch from the hook, 15 dc in the next row. 15 VP of the chain base.
Lightly moisten the maple leaf with starch solution, iron it, and leave until completely dry. The mini napkin or oven mitt is completely ready to use!
Decorative mini leaves for roses
Cute little juicy leaves will definitely attract those who cannot pass by such miniature beauty! You can connect them now, and, with the proper skill, this process will take a little time.
Knitting pattern:
Let's start knitting:
1. Chain of 7 VP + 1 runway.
2. In each VP we knit the bases according to RLS.
4. Row No. 3: VP + RLS + 2 VP 7 times, + 2 VP + SS + VP, repeat this combination on the opposite side of the leaf. SS.
5. We knit the other two leaves according to the same pattern. We sew all three leaves together, in the center we sew a pre-knitted rose or, if desired, any other knitted flower. With such a bright composition you can safely decorate clothes, hair accessories and even home furnishings.
Crocheted strawberry leaf - juicy, beautiful, original
To knit such a leaf, we will need thin cotton yarn, as well as hook No. 1.
Progress:
Zero row: chain of 11 VPs.
A We focus on: In order for the sheet to be embossed, it is necessary to knit with single crochets, hooked onto the back half-loop.
Row No. 1: in the 2nd VP from the hook we knit 8 sc + 2 sc in one loop + 9 sc.
Row No. 2: 3 PS + 1 VP + 7 RLS + 3 RLS in one loop + 8 RLS.
Row No. 3: 1 VP + 8 RLS + 3 VP in one loop + 9 RLS. Row No. 4: 3 PS + 1 VP + 7 RLS + 3 VP in one loop + 8 RLS.
Using this principle, we knit the desired number of sheets, sew previously crocheted berries and strawberry flowers onto them - the most beautiful brooch is ready!
Such leaves, especially in combination with berries, look ideal on children's clothing - hats, dresses and blouses. But we encourage you to experiment and not stop there, trying to combine them with other flowers and berries.
Crochet Sheet Patterns
For experienced craftswomen who can easily understand schematic crochet patterns, we have collected a large selection of leaves of various shapes and varying complexity of execution. We are sure that you will definitely find an interesting option for yourself that has not yet been tried before!
Crocheted leaves are often used by craftswomen as decorative elements when they need to decorate a dress, handbag or hat. Also, a hand-knitted item will be perfect as a gift for a loved one or will decorate the interior, representing an example of craftsmanship and splendor.
Tools and materials Time: 1 hour Difficulty: 6/10
- Crochet hook 2.5 mm
- Yarn of appropriate thickness
In this lesson I will give step-by-step instructions in the art of crocheting clover and chestnut leaves. So , crochet leaves. The diagram and description are quite detailed and very clear.
Step-by-step description with diagram
Clover Leaf
This scheme is very simple, even novice needlewomen can probably figure it out.
- We knit a chain of 4 air. loops Next we tie this chain in a circle: 1 air. lifting loop, 1 tbsp. single crochet in the second loop of the chain (see diagram), 1 tbsp. with a double crochet in the third loop, in the 4th loop of the chain we knit 10 tbsp. with 2 double crochets, 1 tbsp. double crochet in 3 loops and 1 tbsp. Single crochet in 2nd loop.
- Knit 2 more leaves using the same pattern.
- When all 3 leaves are ready, knit a chain of 8 chain stitches. loops, 1 tbsp. without crochet for lifting, 7 tbsp. Single crochet in each loop of the chain. When knitting the last loop of the chain, connect the finished leaves together into one branch.
Any leaves knitted from synthetic yarn or mercerized cotton look incomparable and embossed.
Our clover leaf is ready!
Chestnut leaf
This eye-catching motif, made from thicker yarn, can be used as a placemat or oven mitt in the kitchen. If you knit it from a thin material, it will become an integral element of a tablecloth, shawl or bedspread.
If, when crocheting a leaf, you hook both arms of the loop, the motif will turn out flatter. If you knit it by 1 arc, the leaf will be more prominent.
Knit a chain of 10 air. loops and close into a ring.
- 1st row: knit 2 tbsp in each loop. with 2 double crochets, and between the columns 3 air. loops (see diagram). We replace the first column with 4 air. lifting loops.
- 2nd row: 3 air. lifting loops, 2 tbsp. double crochet in the first loop of a chain of 3 loops, 3 tbsp. with a double crochet in the 3rd loop of the chain, 3 air. loops, 3 tbsp. double crochet in the first stitch of the next chain of 3 stitches, 3 tbsp. double crochet in 3 loops, 3 air. loops. We knit 10 fragments in this way.
- 3rd row: 3 air. lifting loops, 3 tbsp. with a double crochet in a chain of 3 chains. loops, 3 air. loops, 4 tbsp. double crochet in the same chain of 3 chains. loops, 4 tbsp. with a double crochet in the next chain of 3 chains. loops, 3 air. loops, 4 tbsp. with a double crochet in the same chain. Knit only 9 motifs in this way, do not knit the 10th. Turn the work to the wrong side.
- 4th row: 3 air. lifting loops, 4 tbsp. with a double crochet in a chain of 3 chains. loops, 3 air. loops, 3 tbsp. double crochet in the same chain, 5 tbsp. with a double crochet in the next chain of 3 chains. loops, 3 air. loops. Knit all 9 fragments.
- 5th row: 1 air. lifting loop, tie 11 tbsp above the first fragment. single crochet (over the loops knitted in the first fragment of the previous row), 3 air. lifting loops, 5 tbsp. with double crochet, 3 air. loops, 6 tbsp. double crochet In the same row you need to knit only 7 motifs in this way.
- 6th row: 3 air. lifting loops, knit 7 fragments as follows - 7 tbsp. with double crochet, 3 air. loops, 7 tbsp. double crochet Knit the last 2 stitches together with one top.
- 7th row: 1 air. lifting loop, then we knit one fragment of the previous row with single crochets, 3 air. lifting loops, knit the remaining 5 stitches like this - 8 tbsp. with double crochet, 3 air. loops, 8 tbsp. double crochet We knit the last 2 double crochets together with one top.
- Row 8: knit 5 fragments – 9 tbsp. with double crochet, 3 air. loops, 9 tbsp. double crochet At the beginning of the row, replace the column with three air stitches. lifting loops.
- 9th row: 1 air. lifting loop, tie the first fragment with 20 st. without crochet, 3 air. lifting loops, then knit only 3 fragments - 10 tbsp. with double crochet, 3 air. loops, 10 tbsp. double crochet We knit the last 2 columns with one vertex.
- 10 row: 3 air. lifting loops, knit 3 fragments - 11 tbsp. with double crochet, 3 air. loops, 11 tbsp. double crochet We replace the first column with lifting loops.
- 11th row: 1 air. lifting loop, we tie the entire first fragment with 24 st. without crochet, 3 air. lifting loops, knit the remaining 1 fragment - 12 tbsp. with double crochet, 3 air. loops, 13 tbsp. double crochet We knit the last two columns with one vertex.
- 12 row: 3 air. lifting loops, 13 tbsp. with double crochet, 3 air. loops, 14 tbsp. double crochet We knit 1 fragment. We knit the last 2 columns together again.
Maple leaves knitted in this way according to our pattern can be tied along the edge with a row of double crochets with threads of a different color. This will make the product more vibrant and exclusive.
In this lesson, I tried to give you step-by-step instructions for crocheting chestnut and clover leaves, as well as a diagram and description, and the final result will depend on your imagination. Good luck in job!
