Crochet Holly Leaf and Berries Pattern

This free crochet holly leaf and berries pattern is a quick Christmas project that is perfect for using small amounts of leftover yarn. The finished holly leaf measures approximately 4 × 2 in. (10 × 5 cm), and three small crochet berries complete the festive design.

Use your finished crochet holly as an embellishment for gift wrapping, gift tags, wreaths, napkin rings, Christmas garlands, ornaments, or holiday appliqués. You could even attach a pin backing and wear it as a festive brooch.

There are so many ways to use this little Christmas motif, and I always love seeing what you create!

Green crochet holly leaf with three red crochet berries

Crochet Holly Leaf and Berries Pattern

Pattern Details

Skill level: Easy
Yarn: Worsted-weight yarn
Hook: 4 mm (US G-6)
Finished leaf size: Approximately 4 × 2 in. (10 × 5 cm)
Construction: The leaf is worked around both sides of the foundation chain
Gauge: Not essential

Supplies

Small amounts of green and red worsted-weight yarn
4 mm (US G-6) crochet hook
Yarn needle
Scissors
Pin backing, optional

Resources and tutorials you may find helpful in following this crochet pattern: Crochet Abbreviations and U.S. to U.K. Crochet Conversion Chart.

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Crochet Abbreviations

ch = chain
dc = double crochet
hdc = half double crochet
rep = repeat
sc = single crochet
sk = skip
sl st = slip stitch
sp = space
st(s) = stitch(es)
yo = yarn over

This pattern is written in U.S. crochet terms.

Pattern Notes

Both rounds of the leaf are worked with the front of the leaf facing you.
Do not turn the work.
After working along one side of the foundation chain, continue around the end and work along the opposite side.
Make three berries for each holly leaf.
Leave a long yarn tail on each berry for attaching it to the leaf.

Crochet Holly Leaf

Ch 10.

Round 1: Sl st in the 2nd ch from the hook, *work 1 sc in the next ch, 1 hdc in the next ch, 1 sc in the next ch, and 1 sl st in the next ch; rep from * once more, ch 2. Keeping the front of the leaf facing you, continue along the opposite side of the foundation ch. Work 1 sl st in the same ch as the last sl st, *work 1 sc in the next ch, 1 hdc in the next ch, 1 sc in the next ch, and 1 sl st in the next ch; rep from * once more — 20 sts, including the ch-2.

Round 2: Work [1 sc, ch 3, 1 sc] in the unworked beginning ch, work 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, [1 sc, ch 3, 1 sc] in the next st, work 1 sc in the next st, sk the next st, work 1 sc in the next st, [1 sc, ch 3, 1 sc] in the next st, work 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts. Keeping the front of the leaf facing you, work [1 sc, ch 3, 1 sc] in the ch-2 sp from Round 1, work 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, [1 sc, ch 3, 1 sc] in the next st, work 1 sc in the next st, sk the next st, work 1 sc in the next st, [1 sc, ch 3, 1 sc] in the next st, work 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts — 6 ch-3 points.

Short Stem

Keeping the front of the leaf facing you, sl st in the next ch-3 sp, ch 5, sl st in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each of the next 3 chs, then sl st in the same ch-3 sp to join.

Fasten off and weave in the ends.

Crochet Holly Berries

Make three.

Do not begin with a slip knot. Instead, make a loop by placing the skein end of the yarn over the tail end, then pull a loop through. This loop counts as the first ch. Ch 2.

In the 2nd ch from the hook, work 2 dc without completing the final yo of either stitch. Yo and pull through all 3 loops on the hook. Sl st in the same ch to join.

Pull the yarn end to tighten the stitches into a small ball. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing the berry to the holly leaf.