25 free crochet leaf patterns

How about a compilation of my favorite free crochet leaf patterns? Crochet leaves are a fun way to express your creativity. These leaves can be made throughout the seasons and into numerous other projects!

How to crochet a leaf

A crochet leaf pattern is so fun to make! It is partly because they take so little yarn, making it a perfect stash buster. Most crochet leaf patterns start by making a chain, which becomes the stem, and then add a few more rows or rounds on either side of the foundation chain.

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Project ideas for crochet leaf patterns

The list of projects that can be made using crochet leaves is inexhaustive.

Creative ways to use your crochet leaves

1. Decorations – such as garlands

2. Gift embellishment: You can accessories your packed gifts with a cute leaf.

3. Accessories – Appliques, or brooches

4. Bookmark

5. Clothing – shawls

6. Home decoration – Table runners, Wall arts etc.

Free crochet leaf patterns

There is a leaf for every season! Let's start with fall

Fall Oak Leaves: Free Crochet Pattern

These pretty croceht leaves are wonderful for all your fall decorating needs.
You chain them together and make a pretty bunting, or use them on a fall wreath to grace your door. They work up super quick and are great stash busters, too!
Yarn Aran weight.
Each leaf measures about 5″

Fall Decor - Crochet Maple & Oak Leaves

How about Maple and Oak leaves? These are the perfect combination for fall decor.
Yarn - Aran weight.
Each leaf measures about 4″

Free Tunisian crochet pattern – Fall leaf garland

My favorite fall leaves list will not be completed without a Tunisian project!
Difficulty = Intermediate
This crochet leaf pattern is worked in round, with a simple repeat.
The leaf is worked in short rows, with increases and stitches cast off to create the shape.
Yarn - Made using DK-weight yarn
Finished measurement = 9 cm across.

Fall Leaf Mug Rugs Easy Crochet Pattern

I so much love a textured Coaster. You will love this cute crochet coaster leaf if you are like me.

Rating - 5 out of 5 stars - Super easy to master. It is well-written and has a detailed pattern.

Happy Autumn Leaves

The realistic crochet leaf project is so cute and fun to make.
Straight to the point, easy to follow, and also includes a video tutorial!

Difficulty = Beginner

Yarn - Made using Worsted-weight yarn

Finished measurement = 9" long x 5.75" wide, excluding the loop.

Fall Leaf Pattern

Not only is this crochet fall leaf a must-make, but it has both a written pattern and chart diagram to help you with making yours.
This prototype was made using sport-weight yarn.
Difficulty - Intermediate.

More crochet leaf patterns

3 Sizes Crochet Leaf Pattern

How perfect is this next crochet leaf pattern#?
It comes in 3 different sizes - small, medium, and large!
The finished leaves measures - Small 3”, Medium 3.75”, and Large 4.5”
Difficulty = Easy

Free Maple Leaf Crochet Pattern

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It's time to make some Maple leaves. Nothing says fall more than the deep oranges, fiery reds, and rustic browns of changing leaves.
Make this beautiful crochet Maple Leaf and bring the beauty of fall indoors – no raking required!
Yarn - Sport weight in fall colors.
The finished measurement of each leaf is about = 4.5 x 2 inches.

Crochet Leaf Bag Free pattern

I love unique and creative crochet projects! So, when I saw this bag, I was immediately drawn to it!
It is so practical and beautiful at the same time.
It comes in 2 different sizes (11" and 17")
Yarn - Aran weight yarn

Leaf Hot Plate Mat Pattern

I love everything about this crochet leaf mat! It is so cute you can even make it into a coster, placemat, or a centerpiece.
Yarn - Aran weight yarn
Difficulty - Intermediate
Finished measurement = 11-1/2" to 15"

Leaf Coasters pattern

Cute crochet leaves made into coasters! I so much love the finished look.
These leaves will make a perfect stash-busting project, and the coasters will wow your quests, as this is an unfamiliar concept.
Yarn - sport weight yarn.
Finished coaster measures approximately 15 x 11cm/6 x 4½in

Crochet Holly Leaf and Berry Appliques in 3 Sizes!

These Holly Crochet Leaves and Berry Appliques are a cute Christmas embellishment idea that can be used for numerous things ranging from cute Christmas ornaments to Christmas gift tags, or to make Christmas magnets or DIY Christmas cards!
You can never run out of fun Ideas with these.
Difficulty - Easy
Yarn - Any Dk weight in colors of your choice.
Finished measurements

Small – 0.9” by 0.5” (2.3 cm by 1.3 cm)
Medium – 1.4” by 0.9” (3.5 cm by 2.3 cm)
Large – 2” by 1.2” (5 cm by 3 cm)

Crochet flower and leaf - free pattern

These are so cute! I love that you can customize the size of the crochet leaf when you vary the weight of the yarn used!
With a sport-weight yarn, each leaf measures about 13.5cm across.
Difficulty - Intermediate.

Crochet Monstera Leaf pattern

I have always loved Monstera plants. I even have a flourishing plant in my living room. Little wonder I am drawn to this cute leaf.
Yarn - Fingering weight yarn
Difficulty - Easy
You can use these as coasters, appliques, or garlands.
This pattern is available as a free download.

Venetian leaf pattern

Crocheting leaves just got more fun! How about making a Venetian leaf?
This crochet leaf pattern is so fun to make with a beautiful texture.
Yarn - Fingering weight yarn cute texture!
Difficulty - Easy
You can use these as coasters, appliques, or garlands.

Crochet Rose Flower with Leaf Tutorial

How about making a 3-D crochet flower with leaves? This is so cute and make!
You can use the flower in a corsage or with a stem in a bouquet or vase.
Yarn - Worsted weight yarn in about 30 yards.
The finished measurement of this rose is about 3.5" in diameter!
Difficulty - Easy
Rating - This is a fun one to make! Definitely 5 out of 5 stars. There is also a video tutorial to help you make yours. I enjoyed this version.

Crochet Irish Lace Motif free pattern

Next up is the sets of cute crochet leaves.
Yarn - Crochet thread (size 10) in about 30 yards.
The finished measurement of this rose is about 1.5" in diameter!
Difficulty - Easy
The crochet leaf can be made into appliques, wall art, earrings, and so many more fun ideas.

Crochet Oak Leaf Free Pattern

Oak leaves are so fun to make! But this tutorial makes it even more easy.
Yarn - Fingering weight yarn.
The pattern comes in two different sizes - small and medium, each measuring about 5 cm and 10 cm, respectively.
Difficulty - Easy

Crochet Mint Leaf - Free pattern

For every lover of Mint tea, this crochet mint leaf is something to make!
Yarn - Worsted weight yarn.
The finished mint leaf measures 3 x 2″.
Difficulty - Easy
Are you ready to brew your own tea and make some cute crochet leaves? Then get your materials and start some magic.

Crochet autumn pendulum – Free crochet pattern

A combination of 4 different crochet leaves! That is such a genius use of crochet knowledge. The leaves include - Mushroom, Maple leaf, Pumpkin, and Oak leaf.
The prototype was made using Sport weight yarn
Difficulty - Intermediate
These fall crochet leaves were then joined together to make a beautiful Bunting.

Crochet Leaf Pattern – Ginkgo

Growing up, my mum planted a Ginkgo Tree, and this pattern brought back so many memories.
The Ginkgo had a very distinctive green two-lobed fan shape leaf that turns to a golden ocher during the autumn.
Make your own Crochet Ginkgo leaf in any yarn of your choice with the matching size crochet hook.
A beautiful, quick, easy pattern that can be used as a bookmark coaster added to a granny square, or if you have some wire, this will make a gorgeous crochet necklace or set of earrings.
Rating - 5 out of 5 stars! Super easy to make. Detailed and clear instructions, there is also a video tutorial to help make your version of crochet Ginkgo leaf.

I hope you have seen one or more ideas from the compilation of my best free crochet leaf patterns.