I love autumn leaves! Holly leaves are rather fun because they can appear in so many colors!
You may do whatever you'd like with leaves you make from this pattern, but you may not sell or republish the pattern. Thanks, and enjoy!
Finished Size: 3 inches long
Materials: Size 10 crochet thread, size 7 crochet hook, empty pizza box, wax paper or plastic wrap, cellophane tape, water soluble school glue or desired stiffener, water, small container for glue/water mixture, paintbrush, stick pins that won't be used later for sewing, clear thread or fishing line
Holly Leaf Instructions
Ch 13.
Round 1: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next ch, 1 hdc in each of next 2 ch, 1 dc in each of next 4 ch, 1 hdc in each of next 2 ch, 1 sc in next ch, turning around edge to work back up opposite side of ch, 5 sc in next ch, working up opposite side of ch, 1 sc in next ch, 1 hdc in each of next 2 ch, 1 dc in each of next 4 ch, 1 hdc in each of next 2 ch, 1 sc in each of next 2 ch, sl st loosely in staring ch. Pull magic circle tight.
Round 2: Ch 1, 1 sc in same sc and in each of next 12 st, 1 sc in next sc, ch 2, 1 sc in same sc, 1 sc in each of next 13 st, 1 sc in loose sl st, sl st tightly in starting sc.
Round 3: ch 1, 1 sc in same sc and in each of next 13 sc, in next ch 2 tip work (1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc), 1 sc in each of next 15 sc; sl st tightly in starting sc.
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Round 4: Ch 1, 1 sc in same sc and in each of next 3 sc, [ch 2, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc] 3 times, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 1 sc in next ch 2 tip, ch 2, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in same ch 2 tip, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, [ch 2, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc] 4 times, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, ch 5, 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook, 1 sc in next ch, sl st in next ch, sl st in starting sc; bind off. Weave in ends.
Finish: This project does not necessarily need to be stiffened, but shaping instructions are included for crocheters who plan to stiffen. Tape wax paper or plastic wrap to top of empty pizza box. Pin leaf to box on top of wax paper or plastic wrap.
If using glue, mix a few drops of water with a teaspoon of glue in small washable container. Paint snowflake with glue mixture or desired stiffener. Wash paintbrush and container thoroughly. Allow leaf to dry at least 24 hours. Remove pins. Gently peel leaf from wax paper or plastic wrap. Attach 10-inch clear thread to stem, weaving in end. Wrap fishing line around tree branch (or tape to ceiling or any overhead surface) and watch leaf twirl freely whenever you walk by! Leaf also may be taped to window or tied to doorknob or cabinet handle.
so much fun! I looked at my thread stash - hmmm don't have very many colors other than whites LOL! I'm looking to getting some more colors. my pic of the leaf got so many comments - thank you for your creative streaks they are pushing me to clear out old projects and try new projects.
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