Crochet leaves. Scheme and description, how to knit simple, beautiful for beginners for Irish lace, roses, decorations, flowers

When knitting flower arrangements, leaves play a big role. They complement, refresh and give integrity and completeness to the work. This article will offer a whole series of master classes on knitting various patterns of crocheted leaves.

Simple crochet leaves. Scheme and description

This section will present options for knitting a simple crochet leaf with detailed diagrams and descriptions of each knitting stage.

Option 1: a small leaf from an amigurumi loop

The easiest, simplest and fastest way to knit a leaf is to knit it from an amigurumi loop. The complexity of knitting is low. The time spent on making one leaf is 1-2 minutes. This option is perfect for decorating a knitted rosebud, decorating a mini-lilac bush, and can be used as an element when knitting using the Irish lace technique.

To work you will need:

• green knitting yarn;
• hook, suitable for the thickness of the selected yarn;
• scissors.

A small leaf is knitted from an amigurumi loop. The pattern consists of only one row. The leaf is teardrop-shaped.

Scheme and description:

Step by step instructions:

1. Start knitting with an amigurumi loop.
2. Continue knitting according to the pattern, inserting the hook into the center of the loop.
3. When all the elements of the row are connected, tighten the loop tightly and make a slip stitch in the first loop of the row.
4. Knit the tail of the leaf with air loops, then tie them with single crochets. At the same time, when knitting the tail, hide the end of the thread from the amigurumi loop.
5. Cut the working thread and secure the end on the back side of the leaf.

Option 2: symmetrical, diamond-shaped leaf

The complexity of knitting such a product is low. An experienced craftsman will need 2-3 minutes to work, a beginner a little more. A leaf knitted in this version can be used as an independent element, as well as for decorating elastic bands, hair clips with knitted flowers.

Scheme and description:

Step by step instructions:

1. First, you need to make a chain of air loops.
2. Continue knitting according to the pattern from right to left, knitting the elements into a loop behind one wall.
3. Repeat knitting on the other side of the cast-on row symmetrically to the first half according to the diagram. At the very beginning of the row, you need to knit, simultaneously knitting the thread of the beginning of the row into the fabric.
4. At the end of the row, make a slip stitch and knit a tail according to the pattern discussed in option No. 1.

Beautiful crochet leaves for decoration or flowers

When creating appliques from crocheted floral motifs for clothing and accessories, you can't do without leaves. They will favorably emphasize and complement the composition, give it a finished look. Crochet leaves, the diagram and description of which will be presented in the master classes, these are chapters, are so beautiful that they can turn the head of any wayward fashionista.

For work you will need:

• cotton yarn for knitting;
• hook;
• scissors.

Option 1: Heart-shaped leaf

Knitting difficulty – low. Time spent on work – 5-7 minutes. The leaf is knitted from the middle, gradually increasing in volume. The pattern consists of 3 rows, not counting the cast-on chain. The leaf is compact, has a heart-shaped form, which allows it to be widely used in various flower arrangements when decorating clothes or hair accessories.

Scheme and description:

Step by step instructions:

1. Start knitting with a chain consisting of 6 air loops.
2. Close the chain into a ring using a slip stitch.
3. Continue knitting according to the pattern in a circle. Knit the place of the beginning and end of the row with a slip stitch.
4. Knit the stem of the leaf, consisting of air loops (first row) and connecting loops (second row).

Option 2: openwork leaf

Knitting difficulty – low. It will take 7-10 minutes to work, depending on the size of the leaf. The leaf is knitted in turning rows, starting from the middle, gradually moving from top to bottom, symmetrically knitting the sides until the desired length is reached. If desired, you can add a stalk.

Scheme and description:

Step by step instructions:

1. Cast on a chain of air loops.
2. Turn the knitting over and continue working according to the pattern, alternating single crochets with air loops. With each new row, the knitting gradually shifts downwards due to the addition of loops from the bottom and not knitting a certain number of loops from the top before turning the product over.
3. Having knitted all the rows according to the pattern, you can additionally knit the handle by casting on and then tying the air loops with single crochets or half crochets.
4. Cut the working thread and hide its end with a hook on the back side of the leaf.

Spring leaves crochet

Spring is the time of awakening of nature. The sun shines more often and brightly, forcing buds to open on trees and bushes. In the blink of an eye everything around turns green and pleases the eye. This section is dedicated to creating spring leaves with a crochet hook.

To work you will need:

• knitting yarn of light green color;
• hook;
• scissors.

Tulip leaf

Knitting complexity – low. Time spent on knitting one leaf – 5-7 minutes. The leaf has an oblong shape. The knitting pattern includes a cast-on chain and 2 symmetrically knitted rows. To give shape to the center of the leaf, you can add beading wire.

Scheme and description:

Step by step instructions:

1. Cast on a chain of air loops of the desired size. The length of the cast-on row is equal to the length of the leaf.
2. Insert the hook into the 2nd loop of the chain and knit a single crochet. Then knit according to the pattern to the end of the row. The first half is ready.
3. Knit the second half of the leaf according to the pattern, mirroring the first part.
4. After finishing knitting, cut the working thread and tuck the end from the wrong side along the central part of the knitting.

The leaf for one of the very first spring flowers is ready. A flower arrangement of knitted tulips will look great in the hallway and will also be a wonderful gift for the 8th of March holiday.

Lily of the valley leaf

Knitting difficulty – low. Time spent on work – 4-6 minutes. Lily of the valley leaf is knitted quite simply. The pattern includes 2 rows, not counting the cast-on chain. The leaf is knitted from above with expansion and addition of loops, and narrows down by knitting the last loops of the row with connecting loops.

Scheme and description:

Step by step instructions:

1. Cast on a chain of 20 chain stitches plus 4 lifting stitches. A total of 24 stitches.
2. Start the second row by inserting the hook into the 5th loop of the cast-on chain. Continue knitting a row of double crochets according to the pattern. Turn the knitting over.
3. Move 7 stitches to the left using slip stitches. Continue working according to the pattern. At the end of the row, also knit 7 slip stitches.
4. Cut the working thread and hide the end with a hook.

The spring crochet leaf, the diagram and description of which were discussed in this master class, is ready. All that remains is to add it to the stem with lily of the valley inflorescences.

Birch leaf

Knitting difficulty – medium. Time spent – ​​5-7 minutes. Small teardrop-shaped leaf. Knitted in circular rows. The pattern includes 2 rows, not counting the cast-on row and a row of “crayfish step” edging. This option is ideal for decorating hairpins and elastic bands, thanks to its compact size.

Scheme and description:

Step by step instructions:

1. Start knitting with a chain of 6 air loops.
2. Knit in the round according to the pattern.
3. Finish the work by knitting the stem of the leaf. Cut the thread and hide it on the wrong side.

Crochet Leaves for Irish Lace

The Irish lace knitting technique delights and fascinates with its beauty. Not every knitter is able to comprehend the basics of this ancient art. Only a true master is able to gather together millions of small elements, knitting them with an elegant thin web-like mesh.

You can start mastering this difficult technique right now with master classes on crocheting leaves with detailed diagrams and descriptions of the entire process.

For work you will need:

• cotton yarn;
• thin hook, suitable for the thickness of the yarn;
• scissors or nippers for cutting the thread.

Option 1: leaf with veins

Knitting difficulty is average. It takes 3-5 minutes to knit one leaf. The leaf is knitted in turning rows with an increase in the lower part and a decrease in loops before turning the knitting in the upper part of the product. The rows to the right and left of the cast-on chain are knitted symmetrically to each other.

This option is widely used in knitting summer wardrobe items using Irish lace technique. In addition, such a leaf can be used as an additional decoration for hair clips, decorating clothes, bags, and in creating flower arrangements.

Scheme and description:

Step by step instructions:

1. Cast on a chain of 10 chain stitches, plus 1 lifting stitch.
2. Turn the knitting and continue working according to the pattern. Knit with single crochet stitches, inserting the hook through both sides of the loop.
3. Once you have finished knitting, cut the working thread and secure the end on the wrong side of the leaf.

Option 2: leaves on a branch

Knitting complexity is low. Time spent on work is 10-15 minutes. The knitted sample is a stem, on which small oval leaves are attached in a certain order. Branches can be made as many as necessary according to the plan. A distinctive feature of the model is the simultaneous knitting of the stem and leaves.

Step by step instructions:

1. Cast on a chain of air loops of the desired length.
2. Knit the leaf according to the suggested pattern.
3. Continue knitting the stem, while moving down the chain.
4. Knit a leaf on one side of the stem. Go down a little further along the chain and knit a leaf on the other side according to the pattern.
5. Continue knitting, alternating the arrangement of leaves on the stem. The order of placement of leaves can be any: mirror, checkerboard, chaotic.
6. If necessary, make a branch in the stem and continue knitting according to the previously described pattern.
7. When the sample is completely knitted, cut the thread and hide the end on the wrong side of the product.

Option 3: openwork fern leaf

Knitting difficulty – medium. The work will take 12-20 minutes. The leaf is round-oblong, openwork, resembles a fern leaf. It is knitted in circular rows. The pattern consists of 3 rows and a garter.

The leaf is knitted from the stalk, gradually increasing in volume on the sides and top. This option is perfect for creating summer tops, dresses, sundresses using the Irish lace technique.

Scheme and description:

Step by step instructions:

1. Cast on a chain of 20 stitches.
2. Continue knitting according to the pattern, simultaneously knitting the inner partitions and the central stem of the leaf.
3. Make openwork arches on the inside of the leaf. Make a binding. Knit a tail at the base of the leaf.
4. Cut the working thread with scissors and hide the end on the wrong side.

Leaves for carrots/chamomile/strawberries

Summer pleases us with bright colors. Sunny daisies appear. Fragrant strawberries and wild strawberries fill with crimson. Juicy carrots grow quickly in the beds. The series of master classes in this section is dedicated to creating the leaves of these plants.

Carrot leaves

For work you will need the following materials and tools:

• yarn for knitting (preferably cotton);
• a hook suitable for the thickness of the selected yarn;
• scissors;
• needle.

Knitting difficulty is average. The work will take 15-20 minutes. Leaves of this type are used to decorate a knitted vegetable, which can then be used not only as a developmental material and decor, but also as a keychain.

To crochet the leaves, the pattern and description of which are offered in this master class, you need to be patient. The work of knitting this kind of carrot leaf is monotonous and requires perseverance. The leaf consists of separate repeating elements, which are gradually knitted according to the pattern, securing on the base. Then, the workpiece is rolled up and sewn.

Scheme and description:

Step by step instructions:

1. Cast on a chain of 20 stitches.
2. Knit a lifting loop, turn the knitting and knit 20 single crochets.
3. Cast on a chain of 21 air loops for the leaf stem. Next, knit according to the pattern, knitting the side stems on the central stem.
4. Knit 2 single crochets.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 9 more times. You will get a blank like this:
6. Roll the knitting tightly into a tube and secure it with the end of the working thread and a needle.
7. Sew the finished leaves to the carrot.

Chamomile leaves

Knitting complexity is low. It will take 3-5 minutes to complete. Such a leaf paired with a chamomile flower can be used as a decorative element for clothing, a summer hat, a hair clip or a hair band, as well as to create a full-fledged flower arrangement.

The chamomile leaf is knitted according to a pattern consisting of 3 rows, including a chain of air loops. The peculiarity of the work is the lack of symmetry of knitting relative to the cast-on chain.

Scheme and description:

Step by step instructions:

1. Cast on a chain of 20 stitches.
2. Knit according to the attached pattern in turning rows. As a result, 2 rows will be knitted on one side of the chain, and only 1 row on the other.
3. Cut the thread and hide it on the wrong side.

Strawberry leaves

Knitting difficulty – medium. Time for work – 15-20 minutes. The strawberry leaf is knitted from 4 separate parts, which are then connected to each other. First, you need to knit 3 parts of the leaf according to the pattern, then the petiole. Attach the leaves to the petiole.

Scheme and description:

Step by step instructions:

1. For the "leaf" detail, cast on 8 air loops. Knit 3 rows according to the pattern. In total, you need to knit 3 blanks for 1 strawberry leaf. At the end of knitting, leave the end of the working thread 10 cm long, for ease of connecting the parts.
2. Knit the stem according to the pattern.
3. Connect the parts together with a hook or a needle, using the tails of the main threads left after knitting the 3 “leaf” parts.

The crocheted strawberry leaves, the diagram and description of which are offered in this master class, look realistic and beautiful.

Even a beginner can crochet such beautiful crochet leaves, the patterns and descriptions of which were discussed in the master classes. It is enough to stock up on patience and, of course, desire. Then everything will definitely work out!

Author: Nadezhda Korostik

Video about knitting

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