How to Crochet the Leaf Stitch

I think this is such a spectacular stitch, and it’s surprisingly easy to crochet as well. With just chains and double crochets, you can create a gorgeous leafy texture with a natural, organic look. It’s ideal for a warm autumn scarf, an elegant wrap, or even a pretty tablecloth with a subtle leaf pattern.

In this tutorial, I walk you through the first 7 rows. You can continue by repeating rows 2 – 7. For the Leaf Stitch, start with a foundation chain that is a multiple of 16 + 6 extra chains.

Stitches and Abbreviations

• Chain (ch)
• Double Crochet (dc)
• Double Crochet 2 Together (dc2tog)
• Double Crochet 3 Together (dc3tog)

Related tutorials: Pineapple Lace Stitch, Lace Spider Stitch, Lace Shell Stitch

Below you will find the video tutorial of the Leaf Stitch (with the crochet chart included) and the written instructions.

Video: How to Crochet the Confetti Stitch + Chart

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• 0:00 Introduction Leaf Stitch
• 0:56 Row 1
• 5:31 Row 2
• 10:58 Row 3
• 16:03 Row 4
• 20:11 Row 5
• 25:05 Row 6
• 29:43 Row 7
• 33:33 Crochet Chart Leaf Stitch

Written instructions Leaf Stitch

• The 3 chains at the beginning of the row count as 1 stitch (1 double crochet)

Chain a multiple of 16 + 6 extra chains.

Row 1

1 dc in the 9th ch from the hook.

*ch 2, skip 2 ch, 1 dc in each of the next 5 ch, work 3 x: ch 2, skip 2 ch, 1 dc in the next ch.* Repeat between * and * until the last part of the row.

The last part of the row: ch 2, skip 2 ch, 1 dc in each of the next 5 ch, 2 ch, skip 2 ch, 1 dc in the next ch, 2 ch, skip 2 ch, 1 dc in the last ch. Turn.

Row 2

ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in the first stitch, ch 2, skip 2 ch, 1 dc in the next stitch.

*ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc2tog, 1 dc in the next stitch, dc2tog, ch 2, skip 2 ch, 1 dc in the next stitch, ch 2, skip 2 ch, 3 dc in the next stitch, ch 2, skip 2 ch, 1 dc in the next stitch.* Repeat between * and * until the last part of the row.

The last part of the row: ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc2tog, 1 dc in the next stitch, dc2tog, ch 2, skip 2 ch, 1 dc in the next stitch, ch 2, skip 2 ch, 2 dc in the next ch. Turn.

Row 3

ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 2 dc in the next stitch, ch 2, skip 2 ch, 1 dc in the next stitch.

*ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc3tog, ch 2, skip 2 ch, 1 dc in the next stitch, ch 2, skip 2 ch, 2 dc in the next stitch, 1 dc in the next stitch, 2 dc in the next stitch, ch 2, skip 2 ch, 1 dc in the next stitch.* Repeat between * and * until the last part of the row.

The last part of the row: ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc3tog, ch 2, skip 2 ch, 1 dc in the next stitch, ch 2, skip 2 ch, 2 dc in the next stitch and 1 dc in the turning ch from the previous row. Turn.

Row 4

ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in the next 2 stitches, ch 2, skip 2 ch, 1 dc in the next stitch.

*ch 2, skip 2 ch, 1 dc in the next stitch, ch 2, skip 2 ch, 1 dc in the next stitch, ch 2, skip 2 ch, 1 dc in the next 5 stitches, ch 2, skip 2 ch, 1 dc in the next stitch.* Repeat between * and * until the last part of the row.

The last part of the row: ch 2, skip 2 ch, 1 dc in the next stitch, ch 2, skip 2 ch, 1 dc in the next stitch, ch 2, skip 2 ch, 1 dc in each of the next 2 stitches, 1 dc in the turning ch. Turn.

Row 5

ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), dc2tog, ch 2, skip 2 ch, 1 dc in the next stitch.

*ch 2, skip 2 ch, 3 dc in the next stitch, ch 2, skip 2 ch, 1 dc in the next ch, ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc2tog, 1 dc in the next stitch, dc2tog, ch 2, skip 2 ch, 1 dc in the next stitch.* Repeat between * and * until the last part of the row.

The last part of the row: ch 2, skip 2 ch, 3 dc in the next stitch, ch 2, skip 2 ch, 1 dc in the next stitch, ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc2tog, 1 dc in the turning ch. Turn.

Row 6

ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in the next stitch, ch 2, skip 2 ch, 1 dc in the next stitch.

*ch 2, skip 2 ch, 2 dc in the next stitch, 1 dc in the next stitch, 2 dc in the next stitch, ch 2, skip 2 ch, 1 dc in the next stitch, ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc3tog, ch 2, skip 2 ch, 1 dc in the next stitch. Repeat between * and * until the last part of the row.

The last part of the row: ch 2, skip 2 ch, 2 dc in the next stitch, 1 dc in the next stitch, 2 dc in the next stitch, ch 2, skip 2 ch, 1 dc in the next stitch, ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc2tog, working the last part in the turning ch. Turn.

Row 7

ch 5 (counts as 1 dc and 2 ch) skip 2 ch, 1 dc in the next stitch.

*ch 2, skip 2 ch, 1 dc in each of the next 5 stitches, work 3x: ch 2, skip 2 ch, 1 dc in the next stitch.* Repeat between * and * until the last part of the row.

The last part of the row: ch 2, skip 2 ch, 1 dc in each of the next 5 stitches, ch 2, skip 2 ch, 1 dc in the next stitch, ch 2, skip 2 ch, 1 dc in the last stitch. Turn.

Keep repeating rows 2-7 to continue.

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