Crochet Holly Leaf
Crocheting a holly leaf can be such a fun and festive project! Whether you're creating holiday decorations or adding a touch of nature to your crafts, this simple yet charming pattern is sure to bring a smile to your face. With just a few basic stitches and some green yarn, you can easily whip up a whole bunch of these adorable leaves in no time. Imagine the joy of seeing your handmade holly leaves beautifully adorning your home during the holiday season or gifting them to loved ones as a thoughtful little touch. So grab your crochet hook, pick out your favorite green yarn, and let's get crafty together!
Materials for the crochet holly leaf-freepattern
Yarn = 24/7 Cotton – Worsted weight, #4 lightweight (100% Cotton, 186 yd/170 m per 3.5 oz/100g skein)
Estimated Yardage
Green = 20 yards
Red – 5 yards
Hook = 4 mm Crochet Hook
Gauge
Gauge isn’t essential for this project.
Pattern notes
- Please kindly read through the pattern before starting.
- Any #4 weight of yarns can be substituted
- Chains at the beginning of Rounds or Rows do not count as a stitch, except as stated.
Difficulty – Easy
Terms – US Terminology
Stitches
Chain(s) – ch(s)
Magic ring – MR
Single Crochet – sc
Half double crochet – hdc
Slip Stitch – sl st.
Finished measurement – 4” by 4”
How to crochet holly leaf free
With Contrasting color 1, Chain 9
Round 1: Sc into 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, 2 dc in next ch, dc in next ch, hdc in next 2 chs, 5 sc in last ch, continue on the opposite side of the chains, hdc in next 2 chs, dc in next ch, 2 dc in next ch, dc in next st, hdc in next ch, 4 sc in last ch. Join with a sl st to the beginning ch. 24 sts
Round 2: Ch 1, sc in first st and next st, ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch from the hook,(sc in same st, sc in next 2 sts, hdc in next st, ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch, rep () one more time, sc in next 2 sts, ch 4, sl st in 4th ch, rep () three more times,
Sc in the same stitch and in the remaining stitches until you reach the tip (base) of the leaf. Do not fasten off.
Stem
Continue with the same color.
Chain 7, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, sl st to join the beginning chain for round 2.
Fasten Off.
Garland
Chain 30, *place two holly leaves on each other, pass the hook through the base of the two stems, chain 30, rep from * until you have completely joined the holly leaves.
Fasten off.
Adjust the number of chains to accommodate the intended space.
Fasten off
Weave in all ends.
Berries
Make 3
With Contrasting color 2
Round 1: In a magic ring, chain 1, 6 sc in the MR, join with a sl st to the beginning chain.
Round 2: ch 1, sc in each st around, join with a sl st to the beginning chain.
Leave a long tail of yarn, and cut yarn.
Sew each berry to the leaves.
You can sew 2 or 3 berries to the joined leaves.
Fasten off and weave in all ends.