Introduction
Bring the tropics to your next crochet project with this stash-busting crochet pattern for a delightful stem of leaves. Designed as part of a tropical flora and fauna collection, this intricate yet easy to crochet leaf pattern is a great way to use up odds and ends from your yarn stash. Whether you crochet them individually or as a full botanical arrangement, these versatile leaves add a touch of lush greenery to any home decor or handmade accessory.

Yarn
This stem of leaves requires very small quantities of any DK 100% cotton yarn for good stitch definition.
Rico Essentials 100% Cotton DK, 50g / 120m
Col. A Grass Green (066) 2g / 1m
Col. B Alga (073) 7g /3m

About the pattern
This crochet pattern uses small amounts of yarn, so it’s perfect for yarn scraps making it the ideal stash-busting crochet project. The crochet leaf stem make a beautiful addition to any summer project, whether adding it to a beach bag or summer hat. Why not attach a hair clip to make a stunning and vibrant hair accessory? It would also look fabulous stitched onto a sweater as an appliqué.

• Clearly written, simple instructions in English.
• This pattern has been pattern tested and tech edited for accuracy and easy of use.
• UK & US crochet terms available
• The pattern uses very simple crochet stitches with some trickier stitch placements but these have photos for guidance.
• Includes a chart to accompany the written instructions and photos.
• This pattern is printer friendly if you want the written instructions only.
• Full list of abbreviations listed

Finished size
Approx. 13.5cm x 11cm (5.25 x 4.25in)

Gauge / Tension
Not applicable for this project.

If you have any questions about this pattern, please do not hesitate to contact me at munira@chromacrochet.com

This pattern can also be found for free on my website https://chromacrochet.com/crochet-leaves-stem-free-pattern