For today’s project, let’s learn how to crochet a big leaf. This is a Vermilion Banana Leaf with some casual borders, making it more real.
You can use this crochet leaf as a decoration or as a part of the crochet flower bouquet. We love to match it with sunflower bouquet, or some green crochet flower bouquets with wild flowers.
Why Do We Love This Big Leaf
- Our Crocheted Large Leaf is a gorgeous and unique project that adds a beautiful and artistic touch to any home.
- It also includes several color switch sections and options for weaving in ends. The best color suggestion for this project is to use a classic vermilion shade, but there are also several possibilities for variations. If you’d like to add more warmth to the pattern, then use shades of orange, coral, yellow, or even brown as accent colors. For a more softened look, classic shades of gray, beige, and cream could be used.
Materials
- Yarn – yarn of two colors, green and white.
- Hook – 2.5mm of the hook
- Flower rod – 16 inches long x 0.08 inches diameter (40cm x 2mm)
- Iron Wire – 0.02 inches diameter (0.4mm)
- Stitch marker
- Scissors
- Hot melt adhesive
Gauge
The gauge for the given pattern is not explicitly specified. However, it is important to note that the size of your Vermilion Banana Leaf will vary depending on the type and brand of yarn you used, the type and size of the hook you used, as well as the tension. Essentially, the gauge should be measured as the crocheting progresses in order to ensure the desired size of the finished project.
Stitches and Abbreviation
- ch– chain stitch
- sc– single crochet
- hdc– half double crochet
- dc– double crochet
- tr– treble crochet
- ss– slip stitch
- spike st– spike stitch (inserting the hook into a lower row to create a longer stitch)
Special Stitches
- hdc spike stitch: the hdc spike stitch is worked by inserting your hook into the st from the previous row (as if you were doing a hdc). Then, wrap your yarn around the hook twice and pull through all the loops using the hook. This creates a tall stitch that has a spike-like look.
- 3 sc in same st: the 3 sc in same st (or a “cluster”) is when you work three single crochets in the same stitch. This stitch is used to create a textured effect in a piece and can be used to create edging or a decorative shape.
Notes
- This pattern is written in US crochet terms.
Step-by-Step Big Leaf Pattern
Note: Use stitch marker every first stitch of treble crochet stitch.
- Use the green yarn, and start with the foundation chain: ch50
- Row 1: From the 2nd stitch of the hook, work the following stitches: 3 sc, 3 hdc, 3 dc, (Use stitch marker) 30 tr, 3 dc, 3 hdc, 3 sc, 3 sc in the last stitch. (Now working on the other side of the base chain) 3 sc, 3 hdc, 3 dc, 30 tr, 3 dc, 3 hdc, 3 sc, and 1 ss.
- Row 2: Ch 1, add wire, 6 sc, 6 hdc, 3 dc, (Use stitch marker) 20 tr, 3 dc, 6 hdc, 5 sc, 3 sc in the last stitch. (Now working on the other side of the base chain) 5 sc, 6 hdc, 3 dc, 20 tr, 3 dc, 6 hdc, 6 sc, and 1 ss. Cut the yarn and leave a long tail.
- Row 3: Use the white yarn, join the yarn in the 1st stitch, ch1, sc 10, sc 10, and 1 hdc spike stitch in the same stitch. Repeat this in each stitch until the end, then 1 ss to finish. Cut the yarn and weave it until the end.
How to Assemble this Big Leaf with Long Stem
- Step 1: Get the flower and weave it tightly with the yarn until in the middle of the flower rod.
- Step 2: Then place the flower rod at the back of the leaf.
- Step 3: Use hot melt adhesive, and stick the flower rod to the leaf. Then weave the rest until the end and secure with hot melt adhesive.
Crochet Large Leaf Pattern
Equipment
- hook 2.5mm
- stitch marker
- scissors
Ingredients
- Yarn yarn of two colors, green and white.
- Flower rod 16 inches long x 0.08 inches diameter (40cm x 2mm)
- Iron Wire 0.02 inches diameter (0.4mm)
- Hot melt adhesive
Instructions
Step-by-Step A Large Leaf Patterns
- Use the green yarn, and start with the foundation chain: ch50
- Row 1: From the 2nd stitch of the hook, work the following stitches: 3 sc, 3 hdc, 3 dc, (Use stitch marker) 30 tr, 3 dc, 3 hdc, 3 sc, 3 sc in the last stitch. (Now working on the other side of the base chain) 3 sc, 3 hdc, 3 dc, 30 tr, 3 dc, 3 hdc, 3 sc, and 1 ss.
- Row 2: Ch 1, add wire, 6 sc, 6 hdc, 3 dc, (Use stitch marker) 20 tr, 3 dc, 6 hdc, 5 sc, 3 sc in the last stitch. (Now working on the other side of the base chain) 5 sc, 6 hdc, 3 dc, 20 tr, 3 dc, 6 hdc, 6 sc, and 1 ss. Cut the yarn and leave a long tail.
- Row 3: Use the white yarn, join the yarn in the 1st stitch, ch1, sc 10, sc 10, and 1 hdc spike stitch in the same stitch. Repeat this in each stitch until the end, then 1 ss to finish. Cut the yarn and weave it until the end.
How to Assemble This Large Leaf with Long Stem
- Step 1: Get the flower and weave it tightly with the yarn until in the middle of the flower rod.
- Step 2: Then place the flower rod at the back of the leaf.
- Step 3: Use hot melt adhesive, and stick the flower rod to the leaf. Then weave the rest until the end and secure with hot melt adhesive.
Video
Notes
- This pattern is written in US crochet terms.
- Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round.
- Follow the pattern techniques and counting in making this leaf to avoid mistakes.
- A video tutorial is available for additional guidelines.
- Video subtitles need to be turned on by yourself in the settings.
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