How To Crochet Maple Leaf for Fall (Tutorial for Beginners)

What is a better way to welcome the fall than by crocheting the maple leaves in autumn shades! So, learn how to crochet a maple leaf in either orange or yellow with a stitch-by-stitch tutorial from Vvw. studio. These crochet maple leaves are easy to crochet by working in the round – no sewing is needed. You can decorate with your books, clothing, or simply make a tiny bag charm out of them.

You will find the complete tutorial for remaking this crochet maple leaf by yourself, designed for beginners.

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@vvw.studio – the creator of this tutorial and designer of maple leaf. All the rights are reserved including no pattern-sharing.

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Skill Level: Beginner (Thanks to the use of basic crochet stitches, working in the round, increases, and decreases). Overall, with the help of the tutorial, this fall project becomes super easy.

Tutorial Timing: 26 Minutes Only (perfect for learning the flat shaping using the stitches of different heights)

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Personalization Tips: You can also try the brown shade and similar other fall shades for your maple leaf. Modifying the size is not recommended unless you are experimenting with your skills.

Pattern Type: An on-screen written pattern is available if you find written instructions easy to follow along with.

Pattern Language: English

Recommended Supplies

The following supplies were suggested by the tutor to crochet these maple leaves:

Yarn

1. Color: Orange or Yellow

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2. Strand: 5-ply

3. Brand: 盛唐紡织 (Sheng Tang Fang Zhi)

4. Fiber Content: 80% Cotton, 20% Fiber

5. Yarn Diameter: 2.5 mm

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6. Weight: 50g per roll

7. Suggested Needle Size: 3.5 mm – 4.5 mm

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Tools

1. Crochet Hook Size: 3.75 mm

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2. Stitch Marker

3. Scissors

4. Tapestry Needle

Stitch Guide & Abbreviations

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Here is a quick guide for crocheting each stitch used to make the maple leaf, plus the abbreviations used in the on-screen pattern for learning how to read it:

1. no (Number): Indicates the stitch count or repeats (e.g., “sc 6” means create 6 single crochets).
2. sc (Single Crochet): Insert hook, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through both loops on the hook.
3. dc (Double Crochet): Yarn over, insert hook, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops, yarn over, pull through last 2 loops.
4. hdc (Half Double Crochet): Yarn over, insert hook, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through all 3 loops on the hook.
5. ch (Chain): Yarn over and pull through the loop on the hook to create a stitch.
6. mr (Magic Ring): Create a loose loop, crochet inside the loop, then pull the tail tight to close it into a circle.

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How is it done?

Crocheting a maple leaf involves starting with a magic ring (MR) to form the center, then working in rounds using a combination of chains (ch), single crochets (sc), double crochets (dc), and half double crochets (hdc) to shape the leaf’s points and veins.

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Each “point” of the maple leaf is crocheted individually with careful attention to increases and decreases to create the signature jagged design.

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