This throw shaped like a leaf was designed as a gift for a friend who loves plants and filling their home with greenery, and to double as a cozy baby blanket, as they just welcomed a new little one. It is inspired by the Philodendron Gloriosum, a plant with large, heart-shaped leaves and bold, pale veins.

The leaf motif is intentionally not perfectly symmetric. Real plant leaves are rarely identical on both sides, and embracing those small variations gives the finished throw a more organic, natural feel and a bit of character.

The entire throw is worked flat using tapestry crochet, with all stitches made in half double crochet. Only two colours are used throughout, keeping the construction simple while allowing the leaf shape and vein details to really stand out.

While this pattern includes a recommended yarn and gauge, feel free to use any yarn you love - just keep in mind that your throw’s final size will differ.

Skill level:
Confident beginner / Intermediate

Measurements:
The throw measures 110x78 cm

Yarn:
Paintbox Yarns Simply DK, colour Grass Green 129
- 240 gr per 660 m (720 yds)

Valley Yarns Charlemont 4 ply, colour Natural
- 60 gr per 240 m (250 yds)

Gauge:
15 sts x 12 rows = 10x10 cm (4x4 in) in hdc with the main colour yarn.

Hook:
4.5 mm hook, or any size needed to meet gauge.

The design for this throw has full written directions for each row, but is also shown in a six-page chart.

Questions are always welcome, feel free to get in touch and I’ll do my best to help you along the way. If you choose to sell finished items made from this pattern, please credit the original designer. When sharing your makes online, a tag or mention is greatly appreciated. Thank you for choosing this pattern!