Crochet Holly Leaf Ornament Pattern
This crochet holly leaf ornament is a quick festive pattern that can be whipped up in no time.
It’s Day 4 of the 12 Days of Crochet Christmas!
This crochet holly leaf is a great little stash buster making it perfect for gift toppers and garlands as well as hanging ornaments.
About the Pattern
This holly leaf ornament works up in under 30 minutes and is great for using up scrap yarn.
The pattern consists of 2 rounds and starts by working around a foundation chain.
The hanging loop is created by using surface slip stitches and chains to connect the two leaves together.
The pattern itself isn’t hard but there are a lot of stitches which can be overwhelming so just break it down and take it step-by-step. Once the repeat is clear, it’s smooth sailing.
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Materials
- DK weight yarn in green and red (I used Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK in Racing Green and Pillar Red)
- 2.5mm crochet hook
- Yarn/twine for hanging
- Stitch marker, yarn needle, scissors
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- inc – increase
- hdc – half double crochet
- dc – double crochet
- tr – treble crochet
- sk – skip
- bo – 4dc bobble stitch
- sl st – slip stitch
- st/s – stitch/es
- (…) – all stitches are worked in the same space
- […] – repeat the instructions in brackets
- (…) – indicates stitch count at end of round
Special Stitches
Picot: Ch 2, sl st in second ch from hook.
Surface Slip Stitch
- Insert your hook through your work into the indicated stitch and pull up a loop of yarn.
- Insert your hook into the next space. Yarn over and pull through your work.
- Pull through the loop on your hook to complete the stitch.
4 Double Crochet Bobble Stitch (bo)
- Yarn over.
- Insert your hook into the indicated stitch.
- Yarn over and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook).
- Yarn over and pull through first 2 loops (2 loops on hook).
- Repeat steps 1-4 three more times in the same stitch (5 loops on hook).
- Yarn over and pull though all 5 loops on hook.
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Finished Size
The finished holly leaf measures approximately 4″ (10.5cm) long including the hanging loop. Size may vary depending on tension and materials used.
Gauge
Gauge is not important in this pattern. However, using a different yarn and hook size will change the size of the finished item.
Notes
- R1 is worked around a foundation chain.
Pattern Instructions
Holly Leaf (make 2, green)
R1: Ch 16, sc in second ch from hook and next 2 chs, hdc in next ch, dc in next, tr in next 5 chs, dc in next ch, hdc in next, sc in next 2 chs, inc in last ch
Working down other side of ch – sc in next 2 chs, hdc in next, dc in next, tr in next 5 chs, dc in next ch, hdc in next, sc in last 3 chs (30)
R2: Ch 1, sl st to first sc from R1 and next 2 sts, [(sc, picot, sc), sk 1, sl st in next 2 sts] x3, (sc, picot, sc), sl st in next 2 sts, [(sc, picot, sc), sk 1, sl st in next 2 sts] x3
Fasten off invisibly to ch 1 and weave in ends.
Hanging Loop
You can make the hanging loop as long or short as you like simply by adding or subtracting chains.
With the right side facing you, join green yarn in the tip of the first leaf, between the 2 sc from R2.
Surface sl st down the centre of the leaf where you have gaps from your starting chain. End in the ch 1 space from R2.
Ch 30, sl st into the ch 1 space on the second leaf end surface sl st down the centre of the leaf, ending in the tip between the 2 sc from R2.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Berry Cluster (red)
R1: [Ch 3, bo in third ch from hook, ch 1, sl st from back to front in same ch as bo] x 3
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
Finishing
- Lay the leaves on top of each other and tie a piece of yarn or twine around the chain at the very top of the leaves. Arrange the leaves so that they’re overlapping slightly.
- Sew the berry cluster to the top of the front leaf. Weave in ends.
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