It's spring, and the trees all over West Michigan are beginning to push out leaves. Inspired by a walk at Orchard Beach State Park in Manistee, I went home, got out my green yarn, and figured out how to crochet an oak leaf!
These appliques would look wonderful on a table runner or scarf. When fall rolls around, crochet leaves in browns, oranges, reds, and yellows for a festive seasonal look.
The examples show were made with worsted weight yarn and measure about 4 inches long. The size of your finished leaves will vary depending on your yarn selection, hook size, and tension.
Oak Leaf Applique Crochet Pattern
Ch 20; sl st in 3rd ch from hook
R1: Sc 17 down chain to end; turn
R2: Sl st in next 5 sc; 7 sc; turn
R3: Starting in 2nd sc from hook, sc 6; turn
R4: Starting in 2nd sc from hook, sc 5; turn
R5: Starting in 2nd sc from hook, sc 4; turn
R6: Starting in 2nd sc from hook, sc 3; sl st down the side of R2-5
R7: Working into R1, sc 5; turn
R8: Starting in 2nd sc from hook, sc 4; turn
R9: Starting in 2nd sc from hook, sc 3; sl st down the side of R7-8
R10: Working in the 3 ch space, sc 5
R11: Working down opposite side of starting ch, sc 5; turn
R12-13: Repeat R8-9
R14: Working in starting ch, sc 7; turn
R15-18 : Repeat R3-6; continue to sl st down the end of the leaf stem. Fasten off and weave in ends, or if attaching to another piece, leave a long tail for sewing.
Using a contrasting shade of green yarn and a tapestry needle, embroider the vein detail of the leaf.
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