How To Crochet a Leaf

February 16, 2015 · 2 Comments

I have been crocheting a lot of flowers recently. I have plans for them. I’m not just making them because I like flowers and I think they are nice, although if I didn’t think that I wouldn’t make them!

Flowers need leaves. At least the ones I have been making do! These leaves are very easy to make and are the correct size to work with the flowers.

They are made by crocheting 2 rows to form the centre, then the rest of the leaf is made by crocheting right the way round.

If you would like a text only version of the pattern for easy printing, you can download it here! crocheted leaf

How to Crochet a Leaf

1. 14 ch

2. Ss into 2nd ch from hook, then ss to end.

3. 1 ch, then into the back of each stitch:

1 ss into each of the next 4 stitches,

Into the back of the stitch

1 dc into each of the next 3 stitches,

1 tr into each of the next 3 stitches,

1 dc into each of the next 2 stitches,

1 ss into the next stitch,

2 chains, then ss into 2nd chain from hook (this forms the point of the leaf).

You should be half way round! Now back down the other side:

1 ss into next stitch,

1 dc into each of the next 2 stitches,

1 tr into each of the next 3 stitches,

1 dc into each of the next 3 stitches,

1 ss into each of the next stitches.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

If you want to make some flowers to go with your leaves, have a look at my crocheted flower tutorials here:

A Crocheted Flower Hair Bobble

A Crocheted Flower with Pointed Petals

A Crocheted Flower with Lacy Petals

Another Crocheted Flower Tutorial

February 9, 2015 · 4 Comments

Here’s another crocheted flower tutorial. I have a plan for these, so all will become clear in a couple of weeks!

I wanted to make a flower that was different to the others, so this one has a contrasting centre and twelve petals.

I like it with the pink in the middle, but a yellow centre would look nice too. It’s a great way for using up odds and ends of yarn, so you could just use whatever colours you have!

If you would like to download a text only version of the pattern, you can here: crocheted 12 petalled flower

Being British I have used British crocheting terms.

A Crocheted Flower Tutorial: How to Crocheted a 12 Petal Flower

1. 4 ch, join with ss.

2. 1 ch, then 6 tr into the ring.

Fasten off and join 2nd colour.

3. 1 ch, then *2 dc into next stitch* 6 times.

4. *6 ch, ss into next stitch* 12 times.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

If you like to crochet flowers, you might like to take a look at my other crocheted flower tutorials:

A Crocheted Flower Hair Bobble

A Crocheted Flower with Pointed Petals

A Crocheted Flower with Lacy Petals I am participating in these linky parties:

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A Crocheted Lacy Flower Tutorial

January 29, 2015 · Leave a Comment

Crocheting flowers is great. They only require a small amount of yarn so the are a good way to use up odds and ends left over from other projects and who doesn’t love flowers? Especially at this time of year when spring still feels a long way off.

This crocheted lacy flower is similar to another one I posted about in A Crocheted Flower Tutorial. The differences here are that the main part of the flower is made using trebles rather than double crochets and the petals are lacy!

They are both about the same size when finished, so could be used together!

Please be aware that I have used British crocheting terms.

1. 4 ch, join with ss.

2. 1 ch, then 6 dc into ring. Join with ss.

3. 1 ch, then *2 tr into next stitch* 6 times. Join with ss.

4. 3 ch, 1 tr into next stitch, 2 ch, ss into 2nd ch from hook, 2 ch, dc into next stitch.

3 ch…

1 tr…

2 ch…

ss into 2nd ch from hook

2 ch…

dc into next stitch.

*2 ch, 1 tr into next stitch, 2 ch, ss into 2nd ch from hook, 2 ch, dc into next stitch* 5 times.

2 ch…

tr into next stitch…

2 ch, ss into 2nd ch from hook…

2 ch…

dc into next stitch.

Finish off and weave in the ends.

The finished flower!

Here are some that I made in yellow too!

If you would like a text only version of this pattern, you can download it here: crocheted lacy flower pdf

How to Crochet a Mug Cosy

January 17, 2015 · 8 Comments

Another week, another mug cosy!

This time it’s a crocheted mug cosy, featuring a basket weave pattern. It’s made by starting of with a circle of chains, but switches to rows to accommodate the handle of the mug.

Please be aware that I have used British crocheting terms!

I used DK yarn and a 4 mm hook. The cosy fits a standard sized mug.

A text only pdf version can be downloaded here: Crocheted Mug Cosy

How to Make A Crocheted Mug Cosy

1. 45 ch, join with ss.

2. 1 ch, dc into each stitch. Join with ss.

3. 1 ch, tr into each stitch. Join with ss.

4. 1 ch, 1 tr, *1 tr round front of stitch* twice.

*1 tr round back of each of next 3 stitches, 1 tr round front of each of next 3 stitches*. Repeat all the way round. Do not join!

5. 1 ch, 1 tr, *1 tr round front of stitch* twice.

*1 tr round back of each of next 3 stitches, 1 tr round back of each of next 3 stitches* to the end of the row.

6. 1 ch, 1 tr, *1 tr round back of stitch* twice.

*1 tr round front of each of next 3 stitches, 1 tr round back of each of next 3 stitches* to the end of the row.

7. 1 ch, 1 tr, *1 tr round back of stitch* twice.

*1 tr round front of each of next 3 stitches, 1 tr round back of each of next 3 stitches* to the end of the row.

8. 1 ch, 1 tr, *1 tr round front of stitch* twice.

*1 tr round back of each of next 3 stitches, 1 tr round back of each of next 3 stitches* to the end of the row.

9. Repeat steps 5 – 8 once. Join the last row with a ss.

10. 1 ch, then 1 dc into each stitch. Join with ss.

11. Go round again! 1 ch, then 1 dc into each stitch. Join with ss. Fasten off and weave in ends.

I have kits available for making this mug cosy in the same yarn on Etsy here :).

A Crocheted Flower Tutorial

January 11, 2015 · Leave a Comment

Here is an easy little crocheted flower tutorial to brighten up up a cold, dark winter’s day. Better still, you can download it here as a pdf! Crocheted Flower with Pointed Petals

The petals are made by crocheting 1 dc, 2 tr and 1 dc. The points are achieved by adding a couple of extra chains between the trebled and slip stitching into the first chain.

If you are reading this and you are American, please be aware that I have used British crochet terms!

1. 4 ch, join with ss to make a ring.

2. 1 ch,then 6 dc into ring. Join with ss. 6 stitches.

3. 1 ch, then *2 dc into next stitch* 6 times. Join with ss. 12 stitches.

4. 3 ch, skip a stitch, dc into next stitch, *2 ch, skip a stitch, dc into next stitch* 5 times.

5. 1 ch, then into each space made by the chains in the previous round *1 dc, 1 tr, 2 ch, ss into 2nd ch from hook, 1 tr, 1 dc.* Join with ss.

crocheted flower tutorial pointed petals

1 dc…

1 tr…

2 ch…

ss into 2nd ch from hook…

1 tr…

1 dc and you’ve got a petal!

I think I might make a garland with my crocheted flowers. What will you do with the flowers you make?

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