Work 1 SC in each of the next 2 Chains. SL ST to join.
Round 2:
Work 1 SC in the next stitch, CH 2, SL ST in the top of the SC. SC in the same stitch. SL ST in ea of the next 2 STS
*Work 1 HDC in the next stitch, CH 2 SL ST in the top of the HDC, HDC in the same Stitch. SL ST in ea of the next 2 STS. Repeat this part 2 more times from *.
Work 1 SC in the next stitch, CH 2, SL ST in the top of the SC. SC in the same stitch. SL ST in ea of the next 2 STS
Slip stitch along the bottom of the leaf and around the stem.
Work 1 SC in the next stitch, CH 2, SL ST in the top of the SC. SC in the same stitch. SL ST in ea of the next 2 STS
*Work 1 HDC in the next stitch, CH 2 SL ST in the top of the HDC, HDC in the same Stitch. SL ST in ea of the next 2 STS. Repeat this part 2 more times from *.
*Work 1 SC in the next stitch, CH 2, SL ST in the top of the SC. SC in the same stitch. Repeat one more time from * if you would like a point at the top of your leaf.
This leaf can easily be modified and made to be a larger leaf with a longer chain and more stitches.
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Abbreviations SC - Half Double Crochet CH - Chain SL ST - Slip Stitch EA - Each
Materials Size I/5.5 mm crochet hook - You can use different size hooks and yarn 4 ply yarn Tapestry Needle
Round 1 Segment 1: Chain 6. Slip Stitch in each of the next 2 chains.
Segment 2: Chain 6, Slip Stitch in each of the next 3 chains.
Segment 3: Chain 7, Slip Stitch in each of the next 4 chains.
Segment 4: Chain 6, Slip Stitch in each of the next 3 chains. Slip stitch at the base
Segment 5 and 6: Chain 4, Slip Stitch in each of the next 3 chains. Slip stitch at the base.
This part will be working down the opposite side of the leaf. Segment 3: Slip Stitch in each of the next 2 chains. Chain 5, Slip Stitch in each of the next 4 chains. Segment 2:Slip Stitch in each of the next 2 chains. Chain 4, Slip Stitch in each of the next 3 chains.
Segment 1:Slip Stitch in each of the next 2 chains. Chain 3 Slip Stitch in each of the next 2 chains.
Round 2 Segment 1: Work 1 SC in the next chain. Work 3 SC in the next CH, Work 1 SC in the last CH. SL ST at the base, SL ST in each of the next 2 chains.
Segment 2: Work 1 HDC in each of the next 2 chains. Work 3 HDC in the next CH. Work 1 HDC in each of the next 2 Chains. SL ST in each of the next 2 chains. Segment 3: 1 HDC in each of the next 3 chains. 3 HDC in the next chain. 1 HDC in each of the next 3 chains. SL ST in each of the next 2 chains.
Segment 4,5,6: 1 SC in each of the next 2 chains, 3 SC in the next chain, 1 SC in ea of the next 2 chains, SL ST in the base. This part will be working down the opposite side of the leaf. Segment 3: 1 HDC in each of the next 3 chains. 3 HDC in the next chain. 1 HDC in each of the next 3 chains. SL ST in each of the next 2 chains.
Segment 2: Work 1 HDC in each of the next 2 chains. Work 3 HDC in the next CH. Work 1 HDC in each of the next 2 Chains. SL ST in each of the next 2 chains.
Segment 1: Work 1 SC in the next chain. Work 3 SC in the next CH, Work 1 SC in the last CH. SL ST at the base.