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.
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!