How To Crochet Lined Leaf Stitch
Crochet Lined Leaf Stitch is a delightful and versatile stitch pattern that captures the essence of nature's beauty. With its intricate leaf-like design, this stitch adds a touch of elegance and whimsy to any crochet project. Whether you're creating scarves, shawls, or even home decor items, the lined leaf stitch is sure to impress.
This stitch pattern showcases a combination of post stitches, clusters, and chains, resulting in a stunning textured effect that resembles the veined structure of a leaf. The lined leaf stitch offers endless possibilities for creativity, allowing you to experiment with different yarn colors and combinations to achieve your desired look.
In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of crocheting the lined leaf stitch, step by step. We'll show you how to create the foundation row, work the leaf motifs, and maintain consistent tension throughout your project. You'll also discover helpful tips and techniques to make the stitching process smoother and more enjoyable.
Instructions
Techniques used in this stitch (British term / American term):
Chain Stitch – ch
Slip stitch - slt
Double crochet / single crochet – dc/sc Treble / double crochet – tr/dc
Half tr / half dc – htr/hdc
2 tr / dc puff stitch – pff: yarn over, insert hook into st, yarn over, draw yarn through stitch. Repeat preceding step 1 time. Yarn over and draw through first 4 loops on hook, yarn over and draw through remaining 2 loops on hook.
Stitch – st
Foundation chain: multiples of 8 + 4
Row 1: skip 3ch and work 2htr/hdc in next ch, 1htr/hdc in next, skip 1ch, 1dc/sc in next, * make base for leaf: 6ch, skip 3ch, work 1slt in each of next 3ch.
Continue the row: skip 1 foundation ch, 1dc/sc in next, skip 1ch, 1htr/hdc in next, 2htr/hdc + 1ch + 2htr/hdc in next, 1htr/hdc in next, skip 1ch, 1dc/sc in next; rep from *, make base for leaf, skip 1ch, 1dc/sc in next, skip 1ch, 1htr/hdc in next, make 3 htr/hdc in last ch and turn.
Row 2 (RS): make 1ch and 1dc/sc in first htr/hdc, * make leaf: work 1pff in each of next first 3ch of leaf base,
make 2pff + 1ch + 2pff in ring of 3ch on top of leaf base,
then work on opposite side making 1pff in each of next 3ch.
Make 1dc/sc in space of 1ch below; rep from *, work 1dc/sc in third ch instead of making 1dc/sc in space of 1ch, turn.
Row 3: make 1slt in dc/sc below and in each of first two pff,
make base for leaf, * work 1slt in each of next three pff,
1ch, skip 1ch below, make 1slt in each of next 3pff, make base for leaf, skip first two pff of next leaf; rep from *, turn.
Row 4: make 7ch, skip 3ch, work 2pff in next ch, make 1pff in each of next 3ch,
* work 1dc/sc in space of 1ch of leaf below, make leaf over next base ( work 1pff in each of next first 3ch of leaf base, make 2pff + 1ch + 2pff in ring of 3ch on top of leaf base, then work on opposite side making 1pff in each of next 3ch);
rep from *, work 1dc/sc in space of 1ch of leaf below, work 1pff in each of next first 3ch of last leaf base, make 2pff + 1tr/dc in ring of 3ch, turn.
Row 5: make 2ch and skip first st, * work 1slt in each of next 3 pff, make base for leaf, skip first two pff of next leaf, work 1slt in each of next three pff, 1ch, skip 1ch below; rep from *, work 1slt in third ch instead of making 1ch, turn.
Row 6: make 1ch and 1dc/sc in first slt, * make leaf over next base, work 1dc/sc in space of 1ch of next leaf below; rep from *, work 1dc/sc in first ch instead of making 1dc/sc in space of 1ch, turn.
Repeat rows 3 – 6 until you have reached your desired length.
Finishing
Odd row: work 1ch instead of making leaf base.
Even row: work 1ch + 1tr/dc + 1htr/hdc + 1ch + 1htr/hdc + 1tr/dc + 1ch instead of making leaf. If you need to crochet “semi leaves” from both edges of the fabric work next:
begin the row with 3ch + 1htr/hdc + 1tr/dc in first slt and finish with 1tr/dc + 2htr/hdc in third slt.
100% Cotton
Colors & rows:
1 – white; 2 & 3 – apricot; 4 & 5 – light turquoise, 6 & 7 – white; 8 & 9 – orange; 10 & 11 – apricot; 12 & 13 – light turquoise; 14 & 15 – white.
100% Cotton
Colors & rows:
1 – light green; 2 & 3 – see green; 4 & 5 – light see green, 6 & 7 – light green; 8 & 9 – red violet; 10 & 11 – pink; 12 & 13 – light see green; 14 & 15 – see green; 16 & 17 – light green.
