List of 15 free crochet leaf applique patterns.
If you love crocheting flowers, you probably know the struggle of finding the perfect crochet leaf appliqué to match them.
Sometimes you make a beautiful rose, sunflower, or poppy… but then realize you need the right leaves to finish the piece. Other times, you might simply be looking for new crochet appliqué ideas to decorate your crochet projects.
Either way, having a collection of crochet leaf appliqué free patterns can make your projects so much easier.
In this post, I have gathered 15 different ways to crochet a leaf. These patterns range from small crochet leaves for tiny flowers to longer leaves and even heart-shaped crochet applique leaf designs.
Abbreviations Used
Before we start, here are the crochet abbreviations used in this crochet leaf applique guide.
| MR | Magic Ring |
| CH | Chain |
| SL ST | Slip Stitch |
| SC | Single Crochet |
| V | Single Crochet Increase |
| A | Single Crochet Decrease |
| W | 3 Single Crochet in 1 Stitch |
| HDC | Half Double Crochet |
| DC | Double Crochet |
| FV | Double Crochet Increase |
| FW | 3 Double Crochet in 1 Stitch |
| TR | Triple Crochet |
| EV | Triple Crochet Increase |
Materials Needed
To crochet a leaf appliqué, you only need a few simple crochet supplies.
- Cotton Crochet Yarn (color used: shades of green)
- Crochet Kit (3.0 mm Hook + Yarn Needle + Yarn Snips + Stitch Markers)
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Crochet Leaf Appliques Pattern
Now let’s move on to the patterns.
I have gathered 15 crochet leaf applique free patterns in this section. To make them easier to browse, I grouped them into five main leaf types:
- Small Leaves
- Classic Leaves
- Leaves with Jagged Edges
- Long Leaves
- Heart-shaped Leaves
For each type, you will find three different crochet patterns, so you can choose the style that works best for your project.
Additionally, each crochet leaf applique pattern includes both the crochet diagram and written instructions. This way, you can follow whichever method you prefer.
1: Small Leaves
First, let’s start with small crochet leaves.
These leaf patterns work great for mini flowers, small embellishments, or delicate crochet projects. If you are a beginner, these are also the easiest patterns to try.
Crochet Leaf 1
5 CH, go back 2 chains, SC, 2 HDC, SL ST
Crochet Leaf 2
5 CH, go back 2 chains, SC, 2 HDC, W, 2 HDC, SC, SL ST
Crochet Leaf 3
8 CH, go back 2 chains, CH, SC, HDC, 2 DC, HDC, SC, SL ST
2: Classic Leaves
Next, let’s look at classic crochet leaf applique patterns.
These leaves have a fuller shape, which makes them perfect for roses and layered crochet flowers. If you need a versatile crochet leaf applique, these are great options.
Crochet Leaf 4
10 CH, go back 2 chains, SC, HDC, 5 DC, HDC, (SC, 2 CH, SC), HDC, 5 DC, HDC, SC, SL ST
Crochet Leaf 5
1: 9 CH, go back 2 chains, SC, HDC, 4 DC, HDC, W, HDC, 4 DC, HDC, SC
2: 9 (SC, 2 CH), SL ST
Crochet Leaf 6
1: 12 CH, go back 2 chains, SC, HDC, 2 DC, 3 TR, 2 DC, HDC, W, HDC, 2 DC, 3 TR, 2 DC, HDC, SC, SL ST
2: 10 SC, (SC, 3 CH, SL ST, SC), 10 SC, SL ST
3: Leaves with Jagged Edges
After that, we have crochet leaves with jagged edges.
These leaves add texture and work beautifully with flowers like poppy flowers and chrysanthemums. If you want a more decorative crochet applique leaf, these patterns create a slightly more detailed look.
Crochet Leaf 7
1: 13 CH, go back 2 chains, 11 SC, W, 11 SC, SL ST
2: CH, 13 (SC, 2 CH, SL ST)
Crochet Leaf 8
1: 13 CH, go back 2 chains, SC, 10 HDC, W, 10 HDC, SC, SL ST
2: CH, 13 (SC, 2 CH, SL ST)
Crochet Leaf 9
1: 17 CH, go back 2 chains, SC, 14 HDC, W, 14 HDC, SC, SL ST
2: CH, 17 (SC, 2 CH, SL ST)
4: Long Leaves
Next, let’s look at long crochet leaves.
These shapes work well for flowers like magnolia, tulips, and forget-me-not flowers. Because of their length, they also work nicely for larger crochet flower arrangements.
Crochet Leaf 10
16 CH, go back 2 chains, SC, HDC, 9 DC, 2 HDC, SC, W, SC, 2 HDC, 9 DC, HDC, SC, SL ST
Crochet Leaf 11
26 CH, go back 2 chains, 2 SC, 3 HDC, 15 DC, 3 HDC, SC, W, SC, 3 HDC, 15 DC, 3 HDC, 2 SC, SL ST
Crochet Leaf 12
31 CH, go back 2 chains, SL ST, 2 SC, 3 HDC, 18 DC, 3 HDC, 2 SC, (SL ST, SL ST), 2 SC, 3 HDC, 18 DC, 3 HDC, 2 SC, SL ST
5: Heart-shaped Leaves
Finally, we have heart-shaped crochet leaf appliques.
These leaves work especially well for four-leaf clovers and sunflowers. They add a slightly different look compared to the classic leaf shape and are a fun variation if you want something unique.
Crochet Leaf 13
7 CH, go back 2 chains, SL ST, SC, HDC, 2 DC, 2 CH, SL ST on the other side, 2 CH, 2 DC, HDC, SC, SL ST
Crochet Leaf 14
7 CH, go back 2 chains, SL ST, SC, HDC, DC, EV, (TR, 4 CH, SL ST, 4 CH, TR), EV, DC, HDC, SC, SL ST
Crochet Leaf 15
1: MR, 7 SC, SL ST
2: 2 CH, FW, 2 FV, EW, 2 FV, FW, 2 CH, SL ST
3: 2 CH, (SC, HDC), FV, FW, 6 FV, FW, 6 FV, FW, FV, (HDC, SC), 2 CH, SL ST
4: 2 CH, SC, HDC, 5 FV, 11 DC, (DC, TR, 2 CH, TR, DC), 11 DC, 5 FV, HDC, SC, CH, SL ST
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