Pattern: Simple Leaf

As I promised the other day. Here's the pattern for the leaves I used on the wreath.

I've included photos to help explain. Let me know if it's not clear!

I have used US crochet terms throughout. Leaves were made using Rowan handknit cotton on 4mm hook.

Leaf:

ch 6

Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch

Your work should now look like this!

In the next ch (this will be the one nearest the knot) make the following stitches:
tr, dc, hdc, sc, hdc, dc, tr

Do not cover the tail end of the yarn

This is what it looks like after the sc

And this is when you have done all the stitches in that ch

From the back - tail end should stick out

You will now work back along the other side of the chain.
dc in next ch, hdc in next ch, sc in next ch, sl st in last ch

It should now look like this

You now need to make an extra slip stitch (see picture below for where to make it). It is fairly obvious when you've got to this stage where the loop is but it's basically the side of the original turning chain.

Now tie the yarn off and leave a long tail. Your work should look like the pictures below.

When you start to sew in the end of your yarn make sure to take it through the back loop of that stitch that is sticking up at a funny angle.

Just like this!

Sew in the end so that it comes out at the same point as the other end

You can now use these two ends to attach the leaf to the wreath (or whatever else you're making) before weaving the ends back along the leaf to finish off.