Nature

Maple leaf

Maple leaf charted as clean filet blocks that read clearly on the grid, a 26 by 25 motif made for woodland blankets, seasonal pieces, and outdoorsy gifts. Open it in the editor to resize the grid, frame it with open mesh, or repeat it into a border, then export a PNG or print a numbered chart to crochet from.

Grid
26 × 25
Difficulty
Easy
Mesh count
650
Category
Nature
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Skill level: easy

A relaxed step up from the simplest motifs. There is a touch more detail to follow, yet nothing here needs advanced technique — just steady counting.

Yarn and hook

Size 10 cotton thread on a steel hook makes a fine maple leaf panel; switch to DK or worsted cotton with a 3.5–4 mm hook and it grows into a soft, blanket-weight piece. A solid, light colour shows the mesh best; high-contrast yarns make the design pop in photos and in the finished fabric.

Project ideas

The maple leaf is a natural fit for a calming home piece: 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 maple 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

At a 4-mesh-per-inch gauge the chart finishes around 6.5 by 6.3 inches; a finer thread shrinks it and a heavier yarn grows it, so check your own gauge first. 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
6.5 × 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.

Maple leaf filet crochet pattern — FAQ

Can a beginner crochet the maple leaf pattern?
Yes. The maple leaf is one of the more beginner-friendly charts here — it reads clearly and forgives the odd miscount. If you can work a double crochet and a chain, you can follow it.
Can I print the maple leaf pattern or save it as a PDF?
You can. A numbered, printer-friendly chart is one click away, and PDF, PNG, and data exports are all available free from the editor.
Can I resize the maple leaf chart?
Yes. Open it in the editor and change the grid dimensions, crop it, or tile it. Because every cell is a true block or open mesh, scaling never makes half-stitches.
Can I make the maple leaf in more than one colour?
Filet crochet is traditionally a single colour so the filled and open squares read clearly, but you can work the background in a second shade or add a contrast border.
How many stitches is the maple leaf pattern?
The chart is 26 by 25 squares — 650 mesh in total, about 121 of them filled. At 4 mesh per inch that finishes roughly 6.5 by 6.3 inches.

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