I’ve become obsessed with oak leaves and acorns this autumn and have been studying and recreating them in yarn of all sizes. I’m excited to share this crochet leaf blanket pattern with you, in the shape of a giant oak leaf!
It’s the perfect project to curl up under on a crisp autumn day – quick to make, wonderfully soft, and full of seasonal charm. Whether you drape it over the sofa, use it as a lap blanket, use it as a fireside rug or gift it to a nature lover, this leaf-shaped design brings a touch of woodland magic into your home.
This pattern includes clear, step-by-step instructions to help you create a crochet oak leaf. There’s also a video tutorial to help you with any tricky bits!
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I love bringing nature into my crochet and really wanted to recreate some autumnal wonders in yarn. Whilst this pattern may look confusing, it’s only made using basic stitches and it’s really just a case of working stitch by stitch around the leaf.
How do you make a crochet oak leaf?
We start by creating the main stalk of the leaf and then adding the veins to each side.
We then work around the veins and the stalk adding the leaf shape.
We finish with a bit of seaming and a final round of single crochet.
Yarn
King Cole Big Value Super Chunky, 100% Acrylic, (100g/3.53oz, 81m/90yds) in Oatmeal (14) x 4 balls
Yarn Alternatives
There are so many options for yarn for your oak leaf blanket. I used approximately 324m/360yds of the recommended category 6 weight yarn for my blanket.
Here are a few alternative options:
Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick, 80% Acrylic, 20% Wool (170g/6oz, 97m/106yds)
Paintbox Simply Super Chunky, 100% Acrylic (100g/3.5oz, 60m/66yds)
MillaMia Naturally Soft Super Chunky, 100% Merino Wool (100g/3.5oz, 50m/55yds)
Lion Brand Heartland Thick & Quick, 100% Acrylic (142g/5oz, 114m/124yds)
Supplies you will need
10mm Crochet Hook or hook needed for your yarn
A tapestry needle for working in ends
Sizing
47 inches x 23 inches (119 cm x 58 cm)
How to get the pattern
There are a few different ways that you can get your crochet oak leaf pattern.
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Alternatively you can purchase a premium pdf version of the pattern, which includes mosaic crochet charts, stitch tutorials, links to lots of video tutorials and full explanations. The premium pattern comes in US and UK terms. And of course, if you purchase the pattern, it is yours to keep, print and make notes on too.
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- A 14 page downloadable and printable PDF with easy-to-follow instructions in US and UK crochet terms
- Yarn recommendations and schematic
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Difficulty level is Easy.
Tension:
Tension isn’t really essential for this project, however if you would like to make yours a similar size to mine, the starting chain should be around 36 inches (91 cm) long.
Abbreviations
blo – back loop only
dc – double crochet
dc2tog – double crochet 2 together
dc3tog – double crochet 3 together
dc4tog – double crochet 4 together
dtr – double treble crochet
flo – front loop only
hdc – half double crochet
hdc2tog – half double crochet 2 together
hdc3tog – half double crochet 3 together
sc – single crochet
sc2tog- single crochet 2 together
sc3tog – single crochet 3 together
sk – skip
ss – slip stitch
st(s) – stitch
tr – treble crochet
* – repeat the instructions from the * as directed
Pattern Notes
Be sure to read through these notes before you start your crochet autumn leaves – they will make it so much easier to understand the pattern!
- Read through the pattern completely before starting and refer to the special stitches as needed.
- We work on the RS of the leaf throughout, working around the main stalk from one side to the other.
- To help make reading the pattern easier, the VEIN of the leaf that you are working on is indicated in capital letters eg. VEIN1. Each round is split into sections to make it clearer.
- Don’t worry too much about the stitches. As long as you get the tops of the veins in the right place, you’ll be kept on track.
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Free Crochet Oak Leaf Pattern
US Terminology.
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STALK: working in blo dc3tog, 3dc, 3hdc, sc, ss in next st, sk next 5 sts,
VEIN2: working in flo dc4tog, 3dc, 3hdc, 4hdc in top of turning ch of VEIN2, 3hdc, 5dc, dc2tog,
STALK: working in blo dc3tog, 2dc, 2hdc, 3sc, ss in next st, sk next 5 sts,
VEIN1: sk next st, working in flo dc3tog, 2dc, 4hdc in top of turning ch of VEIN1, 3hdc, hdc2tog,
dc3tog over flo on last st of VEIN1 and blo of next 2 sts on STALK,
STALK: in blo dc, 2hdc, ss in next st, turn.
The instructions for the next two rounds will be in sections between the tops of veins.
How about making another nature-inspired design? This snowdrop crochet pattern makes a great gift for Mother’s Day or for yourself.
Made with DK weight cotton yarn, it works up fairly quickly and looks stunning on a mantelpiece or shelf. Using only a small amount of yarn, this is a great stash buster project too!
Round 3:
Working in both loops from now on:
To top of VEIN1: sk first st, 2sc, 5hdc
Note: the top of VEIN1 is the 4hdc made in the turning chain in Round 2 and the next hdc.
In top of VEIN1: 2dc in each of next 5 sts
To top of VEIN2: dc3tog, on STALK sk 3 sts, ss in next st, 2hdc, dc, dc3tog, 2dc in next st, 6dc
Note: the top of VEIN2 is the 4hdc made in the turning chain in Round 2 and the next hdc.
In top of VEIN2: 2dc in each of next 5 sts
To top of VEIN3: 4dc, 3 dc2tog, 4dc, dc3tog, 3dc, 2dc in next st, 11dc,
Note: the top of VEIN3 is the 5hdc made in the turning chain in Round 2 and the next hdc.
In top of VEIN3: 2dc in each of next 6 sts
To top of VEIN4: 2dc, 3hdc, 4sc, sk next 2 sts, dc3tog, sk next 2 sts, 3sc, 3hdc, hdc2tog, 2hdc, 2hdc in next st, 4hdc, 2dc in next st, 12dc,
Note: the top of VEIN4 is the 5hdc made in the turning chain in Round 2 and the next hdc.
In top of VEIN4: 2dc in each of next 6 sts
To top of VEIN5: 7dc, 2dc in next st, 3dc, 2 dc3tog, sk next 2 sts, ss, 6hdc, dc3tog, 2dc in next 2 sts, 3dc, 2dc in next st, 10dc,
Note: the top of VEIN5 is the 5hdc made in the turning chain in Round 2 and the next hdc.
In top of VEIN5: 2dc in each of next 6 sts
To top of TOPVEIN: 6dc, 5hdc, dc4tog, sk next 4 sts, ss, 3hdc, 6dc, 3hdc, 2hdc in each of next 2 sts,
Note: the top of TOPVEIN is the mid-point stitch at the top of the work.
In top of TOPVEIN: 3dc in next st
We now mirror first half of the Round back down other side of the leaf working in the same loops as before.
To top of VEIN5: 2hdc in each of next 2 sts, 3hdc, 6dc, 3hdc, ss, sk next 4 sts, dc4tog, 5hdc, 6dc,
Note: the top of VEIN5 is the 5hdc made in the turning chain in Round 2 and the preceding hdc.
In top of VEIN5: 2dc in each of next 6 sts
To top of VEIN4: 10dc, 2dc in next st, 3dc, 2dc in each of next 2 sts, dc3tog, 6hdc, ss, sk next 2 sts, 2 dc3tog, 3dc, 2dc in next st, 7dc,
Note: the top of VEIN4 is the 5hdc made in the turning chain in Round 2 and the preceding hdc.
In top of VEIN 4: 2dc in each of next 6 sts
To top of VEIN3: 12dc, 2dc in next st, 4hdc, 2hdc in next st, 2hdc, hdc2tog, 3hdc, 3sc, sk next 2 sts, dc3tog, sk next 2 sts, 4sc, 3hdc, 2dc,
Note: the top of VEIN3 is the 5hdc made in the turning chain in Round 2 and the preceding hdc.
In top of VEIN3: 2dc in each of next 6 sts
To top of VEIN2: 11dc, 2dc in next st, 3dc, dc3tog, 4dc, 3 dc2tog, 4dc
Note: the top of VEIN2 is the 4hdc made in the turning chain in Round 2 and the preceding hdc.
In top VEIN2: 2dc in each of next 5 sts
To top of VEIN1: 6dc, 2dc in next st, dc3tog, dc, 2hdc, ss, sk next 3 sts, dc3tog,
Note: the top of VEIN1 is the 4hdc made in the turning chain in Round 2 and the preceding hdc.
In top of VEIN1: 2dc in each of next 5 sts
In remainder of VEIN1: 5hdc, sc, ss in next st, turn.
Round 4:
The tops of each vein will be worked into the stitches in the tops from round 3. Do not worry if you are out by a stitch, as long as the top of the veins are in the right place it will be fine!
As in previous rounds the second half of the round is a mirror of the first.
To top of VEIN1: ss in first st, 10sc
In Top of VEIN1: 2sc in each of next 4 sts
To top of VEIN2: 2sc, hdc2tog, 4sc, sc2tog, 8sc,
In top of VEIN2: 2sc in each of next 5 sts
To top of VEIN3: 4sc, dc3tog, sk next 5 sts, 5sc, 2hdc, 2dc in next st, 4dc, 4tr, 4dc, 2hdc in each of next 3 sts,
In top of VEIN3: 2dc in each of next 2 sts
To top of VEIN4: 2hdc in each of next 3 sts, 2hdc, 2hdc in next st, 2hdc, 3sc, hdc2tog, hdc3tog, sk next 5 sts, sc3tog, 9sc, hdc, 2hdc in next st, 4dc, 4tr, 2dc, 2hdc, 2hdc in each of next 3 sts,
In top of VEIN4: 2dc in each of next 2 sts
To top of VEIN5: 2hdc in each of next 3 sts, 2hdc, 3dc, hdc, 6sc, sc3tog, sk next 6 sts, sc, sc2tog, 10sc, 2hdc, 3dc, 3tr, 3dc, 2hdc in each of next 3 sts,
In top of VEIN5: 2dc in each of next 2 sts
To top of TOPVEIN; 2hdc in each of next 3 sts, 3hdc, 6sc, sc3tog, sk next 6 sts, 7sc, 3dc, 2tr in each of next 4 sts,
In top of TOPVEIN: 3dtr in next st
We now mirror first half of the Round back down other side of the leaf working in the same loops as before.
To top of VEIN5: 2tr in each of next 4 sts, 3dc, 7sc, sk next 6 sts, sc3tog, 6sc, 3hdc, 2hdc in each of next 3 sts,
In top of VEIN5: 2dc in each of next 2 sts
To top of VEIN4: 2hdc in each of next 3 sts, 3dc, 3tr, 3dc, 2hdc, 10sc, sc2tog, sc, sk next 6 sts, sc3tog, 6sc, hdc, 3dc, 2hdc, 2hdc in each of next 3 sts,
In top of VEIN4: 2dc in each of next 2 sts
To top of VEIN3: 2hdc in each of next 3 sts, 2hdc, 2dc, 4tr, 4dc, 2hdc in next st, hdc, 9sc, sc3tog, sk next 5 sts, hdc3tog, hdc2tog, 3sc, 2hdc, 2hdc in next st, 2hdc, 2hdc in next 3 sts,
In top of VEIN3: 2dc in each of next 2 sts
To top of VEIN2: 2hdc in each of next 3 sts, 4dc, 4tr, 4dc, 2dc in next st, 2hdc, 5sc, sk next 5 sts, dc3tog, 4sc,
In top of VEIN2: 2sc in each of next 5 sts
To top of VEIN1: 8sc, sc2tog, 4sc, hdc2tog, 2sc,
In top of VEIN1: 2sc in each of next 4 sts
To Bottom of VEIN1: 10sc, ss in next st, turn.
With WS facing and with a separate piece of yarn, join leaves together where they touch using a slip stitch seam. If you feel any gaps between stitches (such as dc3tog) are too large they can be sewn together at this point too.
Round 5:
Continuing now where we left off at the end of Round 4, ch1, sc in each st around, making sc2tog in any corners, or where the veins meet, where you feel it is needed for the sts to lay flat. In the same way you can also add 2sc in the same st if you feel it is needed.
Fasten off and weave in ends on WS. The RS is the side where the main stalk is protruding. Enjoy your oak leaf crochet blanket!
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Bring the beauty of autumn into your home with the Oak Leaf Blanket — a quick, cosy, and charming crochet project perfect for the season 🍁.
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