Crochet Holly Leaves Tutorial: Step-by-Step Guide for Festive Decor

Holly is a well-known plant, especially for its tradition of giving a kiss under a holly branch. Holly is a fairly easy-to-identify plant, with green leaves with red dots.

Holly is a plant associated with the Christmas season, it is common to see holly in Christmas decorations.

Today we bring you some crochet holly tutorials. A beautiful and perfect idea to use in different types of work.

Also check: Yo-Yo Ornaments and Crafts For Christmas

Crochet holly leaves tutorial

Crochet holly leaves ideas

There are ideas and options for all tastes and all styles. Choose your favorite.

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Materials Needed

Before you start, gather the following materials:

• Yarn: Use medium-weight yarn (worsted weight) in green for the leaves. You may also want red yarn for the berries.
• Crochet Hook: A size H (5 mm) crochet hook is recommended.
• Scissors
• Tapestry Needle: For weaving in ends.
• Stitch Marker (optional): To keep track of your rounds.

Basic Crochet Stitches Used

• Chain (ch)
• Single Crochet (sc)
• Half Double Crochet (hdc)
• Double Crochet (dc)
• Slip Stitch (sl st)

Holly Leaves Pattern

Instructions

1. Create the Foundation Chain

1. Start with a Slip Knot: Make a slip knot on your hook.
2. Chain 5: This will form the base of your leaf.

2. Start the Leaf Shape

• Row 1:
  • In the second chain from the hook, make 1 single crochet (sc).
  • In the next chain, make 1 half double crochet (hdc).
  • In the next chain, make 2 double crochets (dc).
  • In the next chain, make 1 half double crochet (hdc).
  • In the last chain, make 1 single crochet (sc).

At this point, you should have a small leaf shape forming.

3. Create the Other Side

• Row 2:
  • Chain 1 and turn your work.
  • In the same stitch where you made the last single crochet, make 1 single crochet.
  • In the next stitch, make 1 half double crochet (hdc).
  • In the next stitch, make 2 double crochets (dc).
  • In the next stitch, make 1 half double crochet (hdc).
  • In the last stitch, make 1 single crochet (sc).

4. Finishing the Leaf

• Fasten Off: Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing if needed.
• Weave in Ends: Use the tapestry needle to weave in any loose ends.

5. Optional: Add Berries

To create berries for your holly decoration:

1. Using Red Yarn: Create small circles using the magic ring method.
2. Berries Pattern: Make 3-4 single crochets into the magic ring, tighten, and fasten off.
3. Attach Berries: Sew the berries onto the holly leaves using a tapestry needle.

Learn how to crochet beautiful holly leaves with our easy step-by-step tutorial. Perfect for holiday decorations, gift embellishments, and more! Enjoy.