Leaf
A single pointed leaf with a central vein, a quiet natural motif that pairs with almost any flower. On its own it makes a tidy filler; repeated, it forms a climbing vine. Open it in the editor to lengthen the tip, branch it into a sprig, or trail several along a border, then export the pattern or print a numbered chart for stitching.
- Grid
- 21 × 25
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Mesh count
- 525
- Category
- Nature
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Skill level: beginner
A great place to start filet crochet. The motif is forgiving, the blocks are easy to count, and the design still looks polished once it is blocked.
Yarn and hook
Work the leaf in cotton thread for a delicate result, or in DK or worsted cotton on a larger hook for a cushion- or blanket-scale version that still holds the mesh open. Stick to one well-defined colour for the motif; the contrast between filled and open squares is what carries the design.
Project ideas
The leaf is a natural fit for a camping-themed make: try it on a landscape panel, or a camping-themed throw. Repeat, mirror, or frame it with open mesh to fill the space you have.
Who it's for
The leaf is an easy win when you are making something for an outdoors-lover or marking a woodland nursery. Stitch it in the recipient's favourite colour to make the gift feel personal.
Size, printing, and scaling
Expect roughly 5.3 by 6.3 inches at 4 mesh per inch. Drop to fine thread for a smaller piece, or move to worsted to scale it right up. Print the numbered grid to follow row by row, or open it in the editor to crop, enlarge, or tile the design before exporting a PDF or PNG.
Before you start
- Hook
- 3.5–4.5 mm hook
- Thread / yarn
- DK or worsted-weight cotton
- Finished size
- 5.3 × 6.3 in at 4 mesh/in
- Print or export a numbered chart from the editor
- Have your hook and thread or yarn ready
- 25 rows, worked bottom to top
Learn the technique
How to Read a Filet Crochet Chart
New to charts? Learn exactly how to read this one square by square.