How to make 3 crochet leaf patterns for Autumn 2025.

Handmade decorations for garlands, blankets and cozy details

There is something magical about autumn leaves: warm colors, sinuous shapes and that atmosphere that turns every corner into a cozy refuge. And what if I told you that you could bring this beauty directly into your home, with needle and crochet?

Crochet leaves are the perfect project for those who love quick little creations with a big impact: they can be made in just a few minutes, lend themselves to countless uses and allow you to play with the autumn yarns we love so much. Just imagine them as garlands to hang on the fireplace, appliqués on a granny cardigan, details for a blanket, centerpieces or place cards.

Ready to gather your little handmade forest? Here are three patterns I’ve selected for you: simple, versatile and beautiful.

Crochet Oak Leaf

A simple, quick project, perfect for autumn decorations.

This leaf can be used as an appliqué on bags, blankets, hats, garlands, or as a single element for place cards and seasonal decorations.

Materials needed:

• Yarn
• 3.5 mm crochet hook
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
• Scissors
• acrilico uncinetto

Stitches used:

Chain stitch (ch)

Single crochet (sc)

Half double crochet (hdc)

Double crochet (dc)

Slip stitch (sl st)

Instructions:

Start

Chain 12.

Row 1 – The central spine. Skip the first ch from the hook.

In the next 4 sts: 1 sc in each (4 sc total).

In the next 4 sts: 1 hdc in each (4 hdc total).

In the next 2 sts: 1 dc in each (2 dc total).

In the last ch: 6 dc in the same st (this will turn the work).

Continue on the opposite side of the chain:

In the next 2 sts: 1 dc in each.

In the next 4 sts: 1 hdc in each.

In the last 4 sts: 1 sc in each.

At the end you should have 26 sts total.

Stem: Chain 6. Work 5 sl st back (skipping the first ch).

Row 2 – Shaping the leaf lobes. Work around the edge of the leaf to create the characteristic oak lobes.

In the first st: 1 sc.

In the next st: 2 dc in the same st, then 2 ch + 1 sl st in the same st → first lobe.

In the next st: 1 sl st.

Then: 1 sc, 1 hdc, and in the next st 3 dc in the same st, then 3 ch + 1 sl st in the same st → second lobe.

Continue alternating sc, hdc, dc and groups of dc with chains until the tip of the leaf.

Work symmetrically on the other side, repeating the same pattern in reverse order. Finish with 1 sc in the last st.

Close with 1 sl st near the starting point (at the base of the stem).

Cut the yarn and weave in the ends with the tapestry needle.

Assembly and use: You can leave the leaf single or make several to join together.

If you want to apply it to other projects (bags, sweaters, blankets), you can leave the yarn attached and sew it directly.

By making leaves in different shades of green, brown, yellow and orange you’ll get a realistic autumn effect. Changing the yarn and hook size will give you larger or smaller leaves. For a stiffer effect (e.g. for garlands or place cards), you can stiffen the leaves with diluted white glue or starch spray. They are also great as appliqués for clothes, hats, scarves or as an autumn centerpiece.

Crochet Autumn Leaves

A simple, quick and versatile project: these autumn leaves can be made in just a few minutes and can become decorations, garlands, place cards or small details for other handmade projects.

Materials needed

• Yarn – you can choose your favorite colors (autumnal or more vibrant).
• 3 mm crochet hook (you can vary the size to get larger or smaller leaves).
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends.
• Scissors
• chuck uncinetto

Stitches used

Chain stitch (ch)

Single crochet (sc)

Half double crochet (hdc)

Double crochet (dc)

Treble crochet (tr)

Slip stitch (sl st)

Instructions

First half of the leaf

Start: Make a slip knot and chain 11.

1st st: In the 3rd ch from hook, work 1 sc.

2nd st: In the next ch, work 1 hdc.

3rd and 4th sts: In the next ch, work 2 dc in the same st.

5th st: In the next ch, work 1 tr.

6th and 7th sts: In the next ch, work 2 tr in the same st.

8th st: In the next ch, work 1 tr.

9th st: In the next ch, work 1 dc.

10th st: In the next ch, work 1 hdc.

11th st: In the last ch, work 1 sc.

At this point you have completed half of the leaf.

Adding the stem (optional)

After the last sc, chain 4.

Go back into the 2nd ch from hook and work 1 sl st.

Repeat sl st on the remaining chains to return to the base.

Finish with 1 sl st in the same st as the last sc to join the stem to the leaf.

Second half of the leaf

Now work along the other side of the foundation chain, mirroring the first half.

1st st: In the next ch, work 1 hdc.

2nd st: In the next ch, work 1 dc.

3rd st: In the next ch, work 1 tr.

4th and 5th sts: In the next ch, work 2 tr in the same st.

6th st: In the next ch, work 1 tr.

7th and 8th sts: In the next ch, work 2 dc in the same st.

9th st: In the next ch, work 1 hdc.

10th st: In the last ch, work 1 sc.

Finish

End with 1 sl st in the very first chain of the foundation.

Cut the yarn, pull through the loop and weave in the ends with the tapestry needle.

Variable sizes: use a larger hook for bigger leaves or a smaller one for tiny leaves.

Decorations: join several leaves into a garland, apply them on a bag, on a hat, or place them in a bowl with LED lights for a magical autumn effect.

Colors: play with shades of green, yellow, orange, red or brown to get a realistic set of seasonal leaves.

Crochet Maple Leaf

A simple yet eye-catching project, perfect for autumn decorations, garlands, place cards or appliqués. You can make it in red, orange, yellow or your favorite colors.

Materials needed

• Yarn in autumn colors
• 3 mm crochet hook
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors
• babykey uncinetto

Stitches used

Chain stitch (ch)

Slip stitch (sl st)

Single crochet (sc)

Half double crochet (hdc)

Double crochet (dc)

Treble crochet (tr – double yarn over)

Double treble crochet (dtr – triple yarn over)

Picot: ch 3, sl st in the first ch.

Instructions.

1. Base circle

Make a magic ring (or ch 4 and join to form a ring).

Work 10 double crochets (dc) inside.

Close with 1 sl st in the first dc.

2. First round of shaping

Ch 1 (loose) to rise.

In the same st: 1 sc.

In the next st: 1 sc + 1 hdc.

In the next st: 1 hdc + 1 dc.

In the next st: 2 dc in the same st.

In the next st: 1 dc + 1 tr (double yarn over).

In the next st: 2 tr.

In the next st: 1 tr + 1 dc.

In the next st: 2 dc.

In the next st: 1 dc + 1 hdc.

In the last st: 1 hdc + 1 sc.

Close the round with 1 sl st.

You should have an oval shape, base of the leaf.

3. Stem

Ch 8.

From the 2nd ch from hook, work sl st in each ch back to the base.

Secure with 1 sl st in the next st of the base round.

4. Creating the points

Now work around the shape, with combinations of stitches + picots to form the characteristic maple points.

First point

In the next st: 1 sc + 1 hdc.

In the next st: 1 dc, ch 3, sl st in the first ch (picot), 1 dc.

In the next st: 1 hdc + 1 sc.

Second point

In the next st: 1 sc + 1 hdc.

In the next st: 1 dc + 2 tr, then ch 3 + sl st (picot).

In the next st: 2 tr + 1 dc.

In the next st: 1 hdc + 1 sc.

Central point (the largest)

In the next st: 1 sc + 1 dc.

In the next st: 1 tr + 2 dtr (triple yarn over), then ch 3 + sl st (picot).

In the next st: 2 dtr + 1 tr.

In the next st: 1 dc + 1 sc.

Fourth point

Repeat the pattern of the second point.

Fifth point

Repeat the pattern of the first point.

5. Finish

Bring the yarn to the back, close with 1 sl st in any point behind the stem.

Cut the yarn and weave in the ends with the tapestry needle.

Final result

A beautiful three-dimensional maple leaf, with 5 well-defined points and a central stem.

Final tips

Make several leaves in different colors (red, yellow, orange, brown) and use them for garlands, centerpieces or appliqués on blankets and scarves.

You can stiffen them with diluted white glue or starch spray if you want to use them as hanging decorations.

By changing the yarn thickness and hook size you can get leaves of different sizes.

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