Amazing Crochet Leaf Chain

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Below is a step-by-step written explanation of how to crochet the leaf chain shown.

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CROCHET LEAF CHAIN – VERY DETAILED WRITTEN TUTORIAL

(US crochet terms)

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MATERIALS

• Yarn (cotton or acrylic, any color)
• Crochet hook that matches your yarn (3–4 mm is good)
• Scissors
• Yarn needle (optional)

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BASIC STITCHES YOU NEED

• ch – chain
• sl st – slip stitch
• sc – single crochet
• hdc – half double crochet
• dc – double crochet

If you know these stitches, you can make this pattern.

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PART 1: HOW TO MAKE ONE LEAF

Step 1: Start the leaf

1. Make a slip knot
2. Put it on your hook
3. Chain 9

This chain is the center of the leaf.

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Step 2: Crochet on the FIRST side of the chain

Work into the chain starting from the 2nd chain from the hook.

1. 2nd chain → 1 sc
2. Next chain → 1 hdc
3. Next 3 chains → 1 dc in each chain
4. Next chain → 1 hdc
5. Last chain → 5 dc in the same chain

➡ This group of 5 dc forms the tip of the leaf.

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Step 3: Crochet on the SECOND side of the chain

Turn your work slightly and crochet into the unused loops on the other side of the chain.

1. Next stitch → 1 hdc
2. Next 3 stitches → 1 dc in each
3. Next stitch → 1 hdc
4. Last stitch → 1 sc

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Step 4: Close the leaf

• Slip stitch into the first sc
• Your oval leaf is now complete

👉 Do NOT cut the yarn if you want to continue making the chain.

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PART 2: HOW TO CONNECT LEAVES INTO A CHAIN

Step 1: Make the stem

• After finishing the leaf, chain 3 or 4

This small chain acts as the stem between leaves.

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Step 2: Start the next leaf

1. Chain 9
2. Repeat PART 1 (Steps 2–4) exactly

✔ The new leaf is now connected to the previous one.

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Step 3: Repeat

• Continue making:
  • ch 3–4 (stem)
  • ch 9 (leaf base)
  • crochet the leaf
• Repeat until your chain is the length you want

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PART 3: COLOR CHANGE (OPTIONAL)

If you want red and green leaves like in the example:

1. Finish a leaf
2. Before pulling the last loop tight, pull the new color through
3. Chain 3–4 with the new color
4. Start the next leaf

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PART 4: SIZE ADJUSTMENTS

Bigger leaves

• Chain 11 instead of 9
• Add 1–2 extra dc in the middle section

Smaller leaves

• Chain 7
• Use fewer dc

Pointed leaf

• Put 7 dc at the tip instead of 5

Rounder leaf

• Replace dc with hdc in the middle

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PART 5: FINISHING

1. When the chain is long enough:
   • Slip stitch after the final leaf
2. Cut yarn, leaving a tail
3. Pull through and tighten
4. Weave in ends with a yarn needle

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COMMON MISTAKES & TIPS

• Do not crochet too tightly
• Count stitches carefully on both sides
• Keep stems (ch 3–4) the same length for neat results
• Cotton yarn gives the best leaf shape

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USES

• Garland
• Necklace
• Scarf
• Bag strap
• Curtain tie
• Home decoration

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