Crocheted Holly Leaf with Berries

Christmas is quickly approaching, and if you are like me you still have a ton of stuff to do.  So, with 9 days to go I know I don't have time for a big project.  This little pattern is quick and easy, and the embellishing possibilities are endless.  Use them to decorate your packages, add them to napkin rings to adorn your holiday table, pin one to your jacket to add a festive touch ... the list goes on and on.  And of course, don't forget to share photos of your finished leaves with me.  I can't wait to hear all the original ideas you will come up with.

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Skill Level:	Easy
Yarn:	Worsted-weight yarn
Hook:	G hook
Size:	Finished leaf measures approx. 4 in. x 2 in.

 

Abbreviations Used
ch	chain
Sl st	slip stitch
sc	single crochet
hdc	half double crochet
dc	double crochet
sk	skip
st(s)	stitch(es)

Holly Leaf 

Each row is worked facing front, do not turn.

Ch 10 

Row 1:  Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, *sc, hdc, sc, Sl st, repeat from * once more — 9 sts. 

Row 2:  ch 2, still facing front and working on opposite side of chain, Sl st in same st as last Sl st made, *sc, hdc, sc, Sl st, repeat from * once more — 11 sts.

Row 3:  (sc, ch 3, sc) in the unworked ch from Row 1, work 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, (sc, ch 3, sc) in the next st, 1 sc, sk next st, 1 sc, (sc, ch 3, sc) in the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts — 21 sts.

Row 4:  Still facing front, (sc, ch 3, sc) in the ch-2 space from Row 2, work 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, (sc, ch 3, sc) in the next st, 1 sc, sk next st, 1 sc, (sc, ch 3, sc) in the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts — 21 sts.

Row 5:  Still facing front, Sl st in ch-3 space from Row 3, ch 5, Sl st in second ch from hook and each of the next 3 ch, Sl st in ch-3 space again to join.

Fasten off and weave in ends. 

Berries

 

Make 3

Do not start with a slip knot.  Instead, make a loop with the skein end of the yarn over the tail end, and pull a loop through (counts as 1st ch).

Ch 2

In second ch from hook, without completing last wrap, make 2 dc, yo and pull through 3 loops, Sl st in the same st to join, pull end of yarn to tighten into a ball.  Fasten off leaving a long enough tail to sew the berry onto the holly leaf. 


Finishing 

Using a tapestry needle, sew berries to leaf.  Weave in ends. 

Enjoy!! 

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