Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Oak Leaf Crochet Pattern

fall crochet garland
A few weeks ago, I showed you this autumn garland I had just made.  When I got the idea, I searched around and just couldn't find an oak leaf pattern that I liked.  So I made up my own.  I've never written a crochet pattern before, and I would so love it if you crocheters out there would pull out your hooks and try this pattern out to see if it makes sense.  And give me feedback of course about the parts that are confusing or just plain wrong.  I used size 10 pearl cotton and a USA size 7 steel hook.  When I get the acorn pattern worked out just right, I'll post it as well.

crochet oak leaf


Crochet Oak Leaf (appr. 2" long)

ch 15; sc in 2nd ch from hook; sc in each ch to end (14 sc).

ch 7; sc in first sc going down the other side; sc in next 2 sc

(ch 7, sc in same sp as last sc; sc in next 2 sc); repeat once

ch 9, sc in same sp as lst sc.  ch 1. turn.

In ch9 loop work: 1 sc, 1 hdc, 2 dc, 3tr, 2dc, 1 hdc, 1sc; sc in next 2 sc.

In ch 7 loop work: 1 sc, hdc, 2dc, 1tr, 2dc, hdc, 1sc.  sc in each of next 2 sc.

In ch7 loop, work: 1sc, 2hdc, 2dc, 2hdc, 1sc.  sc in next 2 sc.

In top chain 7 loop work: 1sc, 1hdc, 1dc, 3tr, 1dc, 1hdc, 1sc.

(sc in next 3sc.  ch 7, sc in same space as last sc)  repeat once.

sc in next 2 sc.  ch 9, sc in same sp as lst sc.  ch 1; turn.

In ch9 loop work: 1 sc, 1 hdc, 2 dc, 3tr, 2dc, 1 hdc, 1sc; sc in next 2 sc.

In ch7 loop work: 1sc, 1hdc, 2dc, 1tr, 2dc, 1hdc, 1sc; sc in each of next 2 sc.

In ch7 loop, work: 1sc, 2hdc, 2dc, 2hdc, 1sc; sc in next 2 sc. 

sl st in next sc.  fasten off.  With a large needle, sew in your ends.  Iron to flatten and shape.

Let me know how this works out, ok?  Thanks!

14 comments:

  1. So fun! The acorns are adorable- are they stuffed?

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  2. they are stuffed with cotton balls, but next time I do it, I may use brown yarn or umm...my brain just got stuck, that stuff that comes off of sheep and you spin it into yarn! lol!

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  3. The leaves are so pretty! I wish I could crochet, I'd love to try the pattern.

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  4. I LOVE this pattern! I've made a few already. Thanks for uploading!!! :D

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  5. @crochet-n-candy, I'm glad you are having fun with the pattern! It's the first one I have written, so I really appreciate the feedback. I knew it made sense to me, but that doesn't mean it does to anyone else - ha ha!

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  6. I love this! Tried it, and sometimes english patterns use language i cant crochet with, but this was easy. Thanks!

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  7. could you give a little translation for the sc and all those other short letters for the words? i'm kinda newbe :D

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  8. @Cynneke, I can send you the translations; email me at bobbijlewin(at)gmail.com

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  9. I love this ...my son always collected acorns and made things with them when he was little ...sence his passing I see acorns and it makes me think of are short but wonderful life we shared ..I would love to have this acorn pattern to make my self a necklace ...thank you...terri

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  10. @Terri, I believe that the horror of losing a child is far worse than anything I can even imagine. I can see why you would want to have the acorn necklace to remember your son.

    I don't have a pattern for these; I just winged it. However, I did find this pattern for you http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/acorn-crochet-pattern

    I hope that helps:)

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  11. This is such a pretty pattern! I am new to crochet but will give it a try! Thanks!

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  12. I love this leaf pattern! Thank you so much for posting! :) :)
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    Lee Ann H.
    Crochet...Gotta Love It!
    Blog: Crochet...Gotta Love It!

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  13. I have't decided how to use the leaf yet but i love it. Thank you for sharing.

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