Probably one of my favorite leaves at fall. You may modify the tips by working ch 3 and sl st into 2nd ch from hook instead of ch 4 and sl st into 3rd ch from hook to make them less pointy. I wanted to try it both ways, and I actually like both.
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: 3.5 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
Sugar Maple Leaf Instructions
Make magic ring.
Round 1: 8 sc in ring; sl st in starting sc. Do not pull magic circle too tight.
Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in same sc as sl st, [ch 3, 3 dc in next sc] 3 times; ch 2, turn.
Row 3: 2 dc in next ch 3 tip, ch 3, 3 dc in same tip, [1 sc between next 2 dc, in next ch 3 tip work (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc)] 2 times; ch 1, turn.
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Round 4: 1 sc in each of next 2 dc, ch 4, sl st in 3rd ch from hook, 1 sc in next ch, 1 sc in next dc, in next ch 3 tip work (3 dc, ch 5, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, 3 dc), 1 sc in next dc, ch 4, sl st in 3rd ch from hook, 1 sc in next ch, 1 sc in each of next 2 dc, sl st in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 2 dc, ch 4, sl st in 3rd ch from hook, 1 sc in next ch, 1 sc in next dc, in next ch 3 tip work (2 dc, 1 tr, ch 5, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in next ch, 1 hdc in next ch, 1 dc in next ch, 1 tr, 2 dc), 1 sc in next dc, ch 4, sl st in 3rd ch from hook, 1 sc in next ch, 1 sc in each of next 2 dc, sl st in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 2 dc, ch 4, sl st in 3rd ch from hook, 1 sc in next ch, 1 sc in next dc, in next ch 3 tip work (3 dc, ch 5, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, 3 dc), 1 sc in next dc, ch 4, sl st in 3rd ch from hook, 1 sc in next ch, 1 sc in next dc, 1 sc in next ch (2nd ch of Row 3 ch 2), 3 dc around post of next Row 2 dc, sk next Round 1 sc, 3 dc in next sc, ch 10, 1 hdc in 4th ch from hook and in each of next 2 ch, 1 sc in each of next 3 ch, sl st in next ch, 3 dc in next Round 1 sc, 3 dc around next Row 2 ch 2, sl st in top of next Row 3 dc; bind off. Weave in ends.
Finish: Today's crocheted leaf looks better stiffened, at least to me, but feel free to shape instead with a light mist of water if desired. 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.
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