Free Pattern Crochet Leaves (Tutorial)

Sep22

Autumn has arrived and the leaves will soon be falling which stirred my creative juices for crocheting leaves as appliques for my various projects.  I will let the “real” leaves turn to compost!!SONY DSC

Using a size F hook and size 3 crochet thread, a simple leaf can be yours in minutes.  Crochet 16 chains, complete 1 SC in 2nd CH from hook, in next three chains make 1 HDC, next 2 chains make 1 DC, next 3 chains make 1 TRB, next 2 chains make 1 DC, next three chains make 1 HDC, ending in last chain with 1 SC.  Chain 1, crochet 1 SC in same stitch. SONY DSC

Now crochet along back edge of beginning chains and complete the same pattern exactly opposite of what you just completed:   3 HDC, 2 DC, 3 TRB, 2 DC, 3 HDC, 1 SC.  Chain 1 and join with a SL into beginning SC.  Complete a SL stitch into every stitch around the entire leaf and fasten off.  Be sure to leave yourself about a 12″ tail of yarn when you go to fasten off.  SONY DSC

Now thread a darning needle onto your tail and begin making back stitches down the center of your leaf going from one end of leaf to the other end.  The size of your back-stitch is totally up to you.  I probably make about 1/4″ long back-stitch.

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I only crochet right-handed and do everything else left-handed so my example pictures for the back-stitch are for a left-handed person.  If you are right-handed, your stitches and needle will be facing the opposite direction of what I am showing.

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Once you have completed your back stitches, your leaf is ready to be appliqued to your project.  If your tail is long enough, you can use that thread to attach your leaf.

What I like about this pattern is that you have lots of variations for making smaller and/or larger leaves.  In my other example, I used a size C hook and variegated sock yarn.  I only crochet 11 chains with my pattern sequence of 1 SC in 2nd chain from hook, 3 HDC, 2 DC, 3 HDC, 1 SC, chain 1, 1 SC in same stitch, then along back edge directly opposite of each other 3 HDC, 2 DC, 3 HDC, 1 SC, chain 1, SL into beginning chain and then continue around entire leaf making a SL into each stitch.  Fasten off leaving about 12″ tail and make your back stitches down the center of your leaf.

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Just remember whatever stitches you create on your beginning chain, just repeat that pattern on the return side of the chain.  Have fun creating different leaves for your projects and remember, no raking is involved!!

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HAPPY CREATING!!

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Sep10

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Baby Beanies

Aug28

Well I know it has been awhile since I posted anything but I have been away for about two months and am just now getting back to my routine??!!??

Anyways, I haven’t had the opportunity to do much sewing but have some super ideas on the back burner which I hope to be sharing soon.  I did have the opportunity to do some crocheting while I was gone and just wanted to share with you some of my projects.

I have designed and crochet a new baby girl beanie and baby boy beanie, which I think are adorable and have them available in various sizes (0-3 mos. 3-6 mo. 6-9 mo. 9-12 mo.).

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Also, worked up a really CUTE ruffled flower for the little girl beanie but it is something you could be very creative with and attach it to any of your specific projects.  SONY DSC

Crochet a few more simple baby beanies that I will be donating to our local hospital but will also work on some larger sizes to donate to community shelters as the weather gets colder.SONY DSC

Created a fun can cozy too, just couldn’t help myself!!  Perfect to keep your tables from getting water spots (no coaster needed) plus keeps hands dry.  SONY DSC

Will be sharing some of these items on Ravelry too.

Hope you enjoy the rest of your summer or are looking forward to summer and keep those creative juices flowing!!

HAPPY CREATING!!

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Crochet Shamrock – Free Pattern

Jul26

I know there are a ton of crochet shamrock patterns out there in the great big web world but for some reason I just wasn’t finding that “perfect” clover I was picturing in my mind!! SONY DSC  So after spending an entire evening crocheting, ripping out, crocheting again, ripping out (you get the point), I finally came up with this particular design.  I really like the final results and I know it will be a super design for my particular needs.  Hopefully, you will enjoy making the pattern and find many, many uses for this cute little “Luck of the Irish”!!

 

My design used scraps of green cotton yarn (Lily Sugar ‘n Cream – dark pine) and a size G crochet hook.

Stitches used:  CH (chain), SC (single crochet), TR (triple crochet), HDC (half double crochet), SL (slip stitch).  Directions in US crochet terms.

I began using the “magic” loop technique crocheting 6 SC and joining with a SL in first SC.  Slip stitch (SL) in next stitch then crochet 3 CH, 1 TR, 1 HDC, 1 TR, 3 CH, 1 SL (all in that same stitch), SL in next stitch, SL in next stitch then crochet  3 CH, 1 TR, 1 HDC, 1 TR, 3 CH 1 SL,  SL in next stitch, SL in next stitch then crochet 3 CH, 1 TR, 1 HDC, 1 TR, 3 CH, 1 SL, SL in next stitch, CH 5, skip first chain and SL in remaining 4 chains to create stem.  Slip stitch back through the stitch you used to crochet 5 chains and fasten off.  You can just finger shape the leaves on your clover or you can steam them.

HAPPY CREATING!!

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