Crochet Tunisian Leaf

The Crochet Tunisian Leaf stitch is a lovely and intricate pattern that mimics the delicate veins of a leaf. With its unique texture and beautiful design, it adds a touch of nature-inspired charm to any crochet project. This stitch might seem a bit tricky at first, but once you get the hang of it, you'll be amazed at the stunning results you can achieve. Whether you're creating a cozy blanket, a stylish sweater, or even a cute accessory, incorporating the Crochet Tunisian Leaf stitch will surely elevate your handmade creations to the next level. So grab your hook, pick out some yarn in your favorite shades of green, and get ready to bring a touch of the outdoors into your crochet projects with this delightful stitch!

I used medi­um worsted yarn and an E hook; how­ev­er, you can use any type of yarn and hook depend­ing on how big you want your leaf. It mea­sures about 1.5 to 2 inch­es.

Abbre­vi­a­tions:
ch=chain
sl st=slip stitch
sc=single cro­chet

E Hook
Rnd 1: In Mag­ic Cir­cle; Work 12 sc in the Mag­ic Cir­cle. Sl St to Join.

Rnd 2: Ch 1, Insert hook in the back loop stitch next to your hook, yarn over, and draw up a loop. Insert hook in the next sc in both loops of that sc, yarn over, and draw up a loop, yarn over and pull through 2 loops on the hook, yarn over and pull through 2 loops on the hook.

Next Row of Stitch­es: Insert hook in the back loop stitch next to your hook, yarn over and draw up a loop (you may need to loosen it with a small­er hook), Insert hook in the next back loop stitch, yarn over, and draw up a loop, insert hook in the next sc in both loops of that sc, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through 2 loops on the hook, yarn over and pull through 2 loops on the hook, yarn over and pull through 2 loops on the hook

Next Row of Stitch­es: Insert hook in the back loop stitch next to your hook, yarn over, and draw up a loop (you may need to loosen it with a small­er hook), Insert hook in the next back loop stitch, yarn over, and draw up a loop, Insert hook in the next back loop stitch, yarn over and draw up a loop,
Insert hook in the next sc in both loops of that sc, yarn over, and pull up a loop, (5 loops on the hook) yarn over and pull through 2 loops on the hook, 4 times Total

Next Row of Stitch­es: Insert hook in the back loop stitch next to your hook, yarn over, and draw up a loop (you may need to loosen it with a small­er hook), Insert hook in the next back loop stitch, yarn over, and draw up a loop, Insert hook in the next back loop stitch, yarn over and draw up a loop, Insert hook in the next back loop stitch, yarn over and draw up a loop,
Insert hook in the next sc in both loops of that sc, yarn over, and pull up a loop, (6 loops on the hook) *yarn over and pull through 2 loops on the hook, *Repeat 5 times Total

Next Row of Stitch­es: *Insert hook in the back loop stitch next to your hook, yarn over and draw up a loop (you may need to loosen it with a small­er hook), *Repeat 5 Times total

Insert hook in the next sc in both loops of that sc, yarn over, and pull up a loop, (7 loops on the hook) *yarn over and pull through 2 loops on the hook, *Repeat 6 times Total

Next Row of Stitch­es: Insert hook in the back loop stitch next to your hook, yarn over, and draw up a loop (you may need to loosen it with a small­er hook),
*Insert hook in the next back loop stitch, yarn over, and draw up a loop, *Repeat, 6 times total

Insert hook in the next sc in both loops of that sc, yarn over, and pull up a loop (8 loops on the hook) *yarn over and pull through 2 loops on the hook;* Repeat 7 times Total

Next Row of Stitch­es: Insert hook in the back loop stitch next to your hook, yarn over, and draw up a loop (you may need to loosen it with a small­er hook),
*Insert hook in the next back­loop stitch, yarn over and draw up a loop, *Repeat 7 times total

Insert hook in the next sc in both loops of that sc, yarn over and pull up a loop, (9 loops on the hook) *yarn over and pull through 2 loops on the hook, *Repeat 8 times Total

Ch1, pull through cut the yarn and weave in your ends. I hope you enjoyed this cro­chet leaf pat­tern!