Pressed flowers and dried leaves are keepsakes of a first spring breeze. We can’t bottle that fresh breath of air tinged with winter chill that’s been warmed by an awakening summer sun, but we can remember it by holding onto the foliage it promises. Here’s a way to do that all year long. No pressing required!

Yarn:
One (1) skein Biscotte Bis-Sock fingering yarn (50gm, 217 yards/200m yards per skein), 85% superwash merino/15% nylon (sample used 20gm with yarn held double)

Needles & Notions
US G (or size needed to obtain gauge) crochet hook
darning needle

Measurements: sample was approx. 22 inches long on string with each leaf 2.5 in x 4 in

Stitches:
ch chain
sl st slip stitch
sc single crochet
hdc half double crochet
dc double crochet
tr treble crochet
st/sts stitch(es)
picot: ch 3, sl st into 1st ch