Crochet Patterns:

Leaves needn't be fancy! If you're new to crochet, or just don't want to deal with the restraints of a pattern, feel free to free form. Even a simple crocheted square can be a leaf, when hung on the diagonal! If you're making squares for leaves, rows of about 12 seem to make a good sized leaf.

These patterns are using medium worsted weight yarn, and a I-9 sized crochet hook. Feel free to modify, free form or make your own pattern! They don't have to be perfect at all! Remember, they are going to be unraveled.

Abbreviations:
Ch = Chain
Sl St = Slip stitch
Sc = Single crochet
Dc = Double crochet
Tr = Treble crochet (Triple Crochet)

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This pattern works along the chain, then double backs on itself and works on the chain, like this.

Row 1 Ch 12, turn.
Row 2 First chain stitch counts as first Sl St. Sl St into second chain. 2 Sc, 3 Dc, 3 Tr, 1 Dc, 1 Sc, Sl st in same stitch, turn.
Row 3 1 Sc, 1 Dc, 3 Tr, 3 Dc, 2 Sc, Sl St.

And don't tie it off.

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This pattern works in a a round, as you can see here.

Round 1: Ch 4, and join to make circle, Ch 6, Sl St into 3rd Ch
Round 2: Into center of circle, 3 Tr, 7 Dc 3 Tr, Join to chain with Sl St.

And don't tie it off.