Crochet Fall Leaf

[Update: Due to popular demand from those who do not know how to crochet, I have made this “Fall Leaf Charm with Keyring & Clasp” available in my online shop as a made-to-order item. Please allowed up to 2 weeks for it to be ready for shipment. Click here to order.]

My new plain white raffia tote (pattern to follow soon) needs a new charm for embellishment, so I crochet some fall leaves and string them up to make a simple charm. Just love how the fall leaf charm spice up the boring white tote. I have to say that it is another easy and quick project to whip up in a day. I used raffia yarn for this fall leaf pattern since it matches with the white raffia tote I have just completed, you could crochet it by using your leftover yarn from other projects too.

The crochet pattern of this fall leaf pattern comes in 2 forms, a written instruction, and a chart diagram. This fall foliage is about 3″ x 5″, crochet from raffia yarn and with 2.5mm hook. The vein is sewn on with a tapestry needle. In the event of using other yarn to crochet, you will get different sizes of fall leaf according to the weight of the yarn and hook size you are using.

Fall Leaf – Free Crochet Pattern

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“Falling leaves tumble from the interlocking branches above, branches that grow so thickly only bright gaps of sunshine break through. As autumn marches toward winter there will be only those fine strands of brown in the distance and the sunlight will cascade to the forest floor unhindered.” ~ By Angela Abraham, August 12, 2015.

Happy crochet and enjoy the fall season with all the shedding of leaves, cooler atmosphere and longer nights. I would prefer to stay indoor to do my craft and keep myself warm with a cup of a cuppa. How about you?

Fall Leaf

Crochet Pattern

Size: 3″ x 5″

Skill level: Beginner

Abbreviations:
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
ssc = split single crochet
slst = slip stitch
st = stitch

Materials & Tools:
1. Crochet raffia yarn, Raffia With Passion
2. Crochet hook 2.5mm
3. Tapestry needle
4. Chains and jump rings (to string up the leaves into a charm)

Crochet Pattern

in American crochet terms

Round 1: sl knot, ch 16
Round 2: sc into 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 14 st, ch, sc in the same st, sc in next 11 st into the back bar of each ch on the other side of ch st, ch2, turn.
Round 3: ssc into 2nd ch from hook, ssc in next 12 st, [ssc, ch, ssc] in the ch space, ssc in next 12 st, ch2, turn.
Round 4: ssc into 2nd ch from hook, ssc in next 13 st, [ssc, ch, ssc] in the ch space, ssc in next 10 st, ch2, turn.
Round 5: ssc into 2nd ch from hook, ssc in next 11 st, [ssc, ch, ssc] in the ch space, ssc in next 11 st, ch2, turn.
Round 6: ssc into 2nd ch from hook, ssc in next 12 st, [ssc, ch, ssc] in the ch space, ssc in next 9 st, ch2, turn.
Round 7: ssc into 2nd ch from hook, ssc in next 10 st, [ssc, ch, ssc] in the ch space, ssc in next 10 st, ch2, turn.
Round 8: ssc into 2nd ch from hook, ssc in next 11 st, [ssc, ch, ssc] in the ch space, ssc in next 8 st, ch2, turn.
Round 9: ssc into 2nd ch from hook, ssc in next 9 st, [ssc, ch, ssc] in the ch space, ssc in next 9 st, ch2, turn.
Round 10: ssc into 2nd ch from hook, ssc in next 10 st, ssc in the ch space.
Stem: ch6, sc into 2nd ch from hook, slst in next 4 st, slst in last st on round 10, slst in the ch space.
Fasten off and weave in all ends.

Sew running stitches on the leaf to create a leaf vein by using a different color of raffia yarn. Pierce through the center of the raffia yarn at the returning route of the running stitch.

Crochet Chart

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More Details on how to crochet the Fall Leaf

Round 1.

Round 2.

Round 3.

Round 4.

Round 5.

Round 6.

Round 7.

Round 8.

Round 9.

Round 10 and chains for the stem.

The black dots in the picture are the last 2 slst stitches for the stem.

Sew running stitches on the leaf to create leaf vein by using different color of raffia yarn.

Pierce through the center of the raffia yarn at the returning route of the running stitch.

Sew the branch as well on the returning route.

Complete the sewing the vein and hide the yarn ends by weaving into the leaf. Block the leaf by ironing it with medium heat on a flat surface. Leave it to cool.

Crochet them in the various color of fall, i.e. orange, red, olive, kraft and chocolate.

Install jump ring to the stem of the fall leaves respectively then string them up with the chain to make the Fall Leaf Charm.