This Crochet Holly Leaf Free Pattern shows you how to make a small green holly leaf with three red berries. The project uses basic stitches and a 2.0 mm hook, and is described as taking about 20 minutes to complete. A video tutorial is available alongside the written steps if you would like extra guidance while working the leaf.
About This Crochet Holly Leaf Free Pattern
The finished motif has a pointed, lance-shaped outline and contrasting red berries. It can be used as a seasonal embellishment or adapted for other decorative projects. The pattern is written in US crochet terms, so check the abbreviation list before you begin if you usually follow UK terminology.
For neat results, keep your stitches consistent and avoid pulling the chains too tightly. The pattern specifies working in the front loop only (FLO), which helps create the shape and texture shown in the tutorial.
Ways to Use a Crochet Holly Leaf
Use the finished holly as a hairpin or brooch, attach it to a key ring, or add it to a bookmark. It can also decorate clothing, bags, hats, and other crochet projects. Before attaching it to an item, arrange the leaf and berries in place to check their position and orientation.
Pattern Notes
- This pattern uses US crochet terms.
- A video tutorial is available for additional guidance.
- The leaf is worked in green yarn, and the three berries are made in red yarn.
Materials for the Crochet Holly Leaf
- Green and red yarn
- 2.0 mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Darning needle
- Hot melt adhesive
Have the materials ready before starting, and use a darning needle to tidy yarn ends. If using hot melt adhesive, follow the product’s safety directions and keep the hot glue away from skin and work surfaces that could be damaged.
Stitches and Abbreviations
- ss: slip stitch
- ch: chain stitch
- sc: single crochet
- FLO: work into the front loop only
- dc: double crochet
When a row says to work from the second stitch from the hook, do not count the loop currently on the hook as a stitch.
Step-by-Step Crochet Holly Leaf Free Pattern
Holly Leaf (Green)
Work the leaf in the front loop only (FLO) as indicated. Follow the row sequence carefully, turning where stated.
- L1: Make a foundation chain of 10 ch. Starting in the second stitch from the hook, work 9 sc.
- L2: Turn, make 4 ch, then starting in the second stitch from the hook, work 9 sc.
- L3–4: Turn, make 1 ch, and work 9 sc. Turn, make 4 ch, then starting in the second stitch from the hook, work 9 sc.
- L5–6: Turn, make 1 ch, and work 9 sc. Turn, make 4 ch, then starting in the second stitch from the hook, work 9 sc.
- L7–8: Turn, make 1 ch, and work 9 sc. Turn, make 4 ch, then starting in the second stitch from the hook, work 9 sc.
- L9: Turn, make 1 ch, and work 6 sc.
- L10: Turn, make 1 ch, work 6 sc, then work 3 sc to connect with L7.
- L11: Turn, make 1 ch, and work 6 sc.
- L12: Turn, make 1 ch, work 6 sc, then work 3 sc to connect with L5.
- L13: Turn, make 1 ch, and work 6 sc.
- L14: Turn, make 1 ch, work 6 sc, then work 3 sc to connect with L3.
- L15: Turn, make 1 ch, and work 6 sc.
- L16: Turn, make 1 ch, work 6 sc, then work 3 sc to connect with L.
- Make 1 ss, then 6 ch. Starting in the second stitch from the hook, work 5 ss.
Pause to check the leaf shape as you work. The repeated turning and connecting steps form the points along the edge, so use the video guidance if you need help identifying where a section joins.
Holly Berries (Make 3 in Red)
For each berry, make 4 ch. Starting in the fourth stitch from the hook, work 4 unfinished dc, then make 4 ch, 1 ss, and 1 ch.
Repeat this sequence until you have three berries. Keep the yarn tails available for assembly if you prefer to sew the pieces together rather than use adhesive.
Assembling the Holly
Position the three red berries on the green leaf, then join the pieces with hot melt adhesive as specified in the pattern. Let the adhesive set fully before attaching the motif to a hairpin, brooch, key ring, bookmark, or other project. Check that the pieces are secure before using the finished decoration.
Finishing and Color Ideas
Once assembled, weave in or trim any loose yarn ends neatly. The suggested colors are green for the leaf and red for the berries, but you can choose other yarn colors to suit a project or seasonal display. If changing colors, keep the same stitch sequence so the motif retains its overall shape.
This Crochet Holly Leaf Free Pattern is a compact project for practicing chains, single crochet, slip stitches, and front-loop-only work. Refer to the video tutorial when you want to see the stitch placement, and review the row instructions before joining the berries.
