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    Home » Free moogly Patterns » Home Decor

    Happy Autumn Leaves

    Published: Sep 12, 2014 · Modified: Oct 18, 2021 by Tamara Kelly · 46 Comments

    The Happy Autumn Leaves are many things! Dishcloths! Wall decor! Centerpieces! Table settings! Use the right yarn and they can be anything you wish. The one thing they always are? A fun free crochet pattern to celebrate the return of autumn!

    Happy Autumn Leaves - free #crochet pattern on Mooglyblog.com! These are great as dishcloths, coasters, home decor, and more!Disclaimer: This post includes affiliate links.

    Purchase the downloadable PDF of this pattern on Ravelry

    I made my Happy Autumn Leaves in cotton, thinking they'd be dishcloths... but after finishing one, I had to make two more, to use as decor! I love the way these look all grouped together, so very fall-ish.

    Happy Autumn Leaves - free #crochet pattern on Mooglyblog.com! These are great as dishcloths, coasters, home decor, and more!

    If I had some feltable yarn on hand, I definitely would've tried it with this pattern - I think it'd be gorgeous! This is a fun pattern to play with in different yarns and weights - just match the yarn to the hook and see what effects and sizes you come up with!

    Happy Autumn Leaves - free #crochet pattern on Mooglyblog.com! These are great as dishcloths, coasters, home decor, and more!

    Happy Autumn Leaves

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    • US - H, 5.0 mm hook (Furls Fiberarts Tulipwood used)
    • 40 yds Red Heart Scrubby Smoothie (4 - worsted weight yarn; 100% cotton)
    • 8 stitch markers (Clover Lock Ring Markers used)
    • Finished size: 9" long x 5.75" wide excluding loop
    • Click here for the video tutorial for Edging Round 1

    Click on the linked stitches to go to their video tutorials!

    Note that the instructions for Edging Round 1 are long, so I have broken them up a bit to try to make them easier to read. The long stitches (dtr, quadtr, quintr) have an "fp" in front of them - this indicates that they are to be worked as post stitches, going around the post of the stitch indicated rather than into the top of it. 

    Happy Autumn Leaves - free #crochet pattern on Mooglyblog.com! These are great as dishcloths, coasters, home decor, and more!Row 1: Ch 2 (does not count as a st), dc 5 in 2nd ch from hook; turn. (5 sts)

    Row 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in the 1st st, dc in the next st, fpdc in the next st, dc in the next st, 2 dc in the last st; turn. (7 sts)

    Row 3: Ch 2, 2 dc in the 1st st, dc in the next 2 sts, bpdc in the next st, dc in the next 2 sts, 2 dc in the last st; turn. (9 sts)

    Row 4: Ch 2, 2 dc in the 1st st, dc in the next 3 sts, fpdc in the next st, dc in the next 3 sts, 2 dc in the last st; turn. (11 sts)

    Row 5: Ch 2, 2 dc in the 1st st, dc in the next 4 sts, bpdc in the next st, dc in the next 4 sts, 2 dc in the last st; turn. (13 sts)

    Row 6: Ch 2, 2 dc in the 1st st, dc in the next 5 sts, fpdc in the next st, dc in the next 5 sts, 2 dc in the last st; turn. (15 sts)

    Row 7: Ch 2, 2 dc in the 1st st, dc in the next 6 sts, bpdc in the next st, dc in the next 6 sts, 2 dc in the last st; turn. (17 sts)

    Row 8: Ch 2, dc in the 1st 8 sts, fpdc in the next st, dc in the last 8 sts; turn. (17 sts)

    Row 9: Ch 2, dc2tog, dc in the next 6 sts, bpdc in the next st, dc in the next 6 sts, dc2tog; turn. (15 sts)

    Row 10: Ch 2, dc2tog, dc in the next 5 sts, fpdc in the next st, dc in the next 5 sts, dc2tog; turn. (13 sts)

    Row 11: Ch 2, dc2tog, dc in the next 4 sts, bpdc in the next st, dc in the next 4 sts, dc2tog; turn. (11 sts)

    Row 12: Ch 2, dc2tog, dc in the next 3 sts, fpdc in the next st, dc in the next 3 sts, dc2tog; turn. (9 sts)

    Row 13: Ch 2, dc2tog, dc in the next 2 sts, bpdc in the next st, dc in the next 2 sts, dc2tog; turn. (7 sts)

    Row 14: Ch 2, dc2tog, dc in the next 1 sts, fpdc in the next st, dc in the next 1 sts, dc2tog; turn. (5 sts)

    Row 15: Ch 2, dc2tog, bpdc in the next st, dc2tog; turn. (3 sts) Place markers on each end (both sides) of Rows 2, 5, 8, and 11.

    Edging Round 1: (see graphic below, and see the Edging Tutorial Video HERE)
    Ch 1, sc in each st of previous row, sc evenly along side to 1st marker, fpQuadTr around the fpdc in the middle of Row 14;
    sc evenly to 2nd marker, fpQuinTr around the fpdc in the middle of Row 11;
    sc evenly to 3rd marker, fpQuadTr around the fpdc in the middle of Row 8;
    sc evenly to 4th marker, fpDtr around the fpdc in the middle of Row 5;
    sc evenly to the top of the leaf (the ch the first 5 sts were worked into), picot;
    sc evenly to the 5th marker, fpDtr around the fpdc in the middle of Row 5;
    sc evenly to 6th marker, fpQuadTr around the fpdc in the middle of Row 8;
    sc evenly to 7th marker, fpQuinTr around the fpdc in the middle of Row 11;
    sc evenly to 8th marker, fpQuadTr around the fpdc in the middle of Row 14;
    sc even to end of round; join with a sl st in 1st sc of the round, do not turn.

    Happy Autumn Leaves - free #crochet pattern on Mooglyblog.com! These are great as dishcloths, coasters, home decor, and more!

    Edging Round 2: Ch 1, sc evenly along the side to the picot, work 3 sc in the picot, sc evenly along the other side; join with a sl st in 1st sc of the round, ch 12 for loop "stem"; break yarn and seamless join to same st. Weave in ends.

    Happy Autumn Leaves - free #crochet pattern on Mooglyblog.com! These are great as dishcloths, coasters, home decor, and more!

    And that'st that! I know that first edging round is a bear, but the effect is totally worth it, and really it's only 8 long stitches and a picot, with a bunch of sc in between. If you're making it as a dishcloth or washcloth, you can use those long stitches to slip your fingers in while you use it! Or put some silverware in there for your Autumn table. Or just enjoy the fun 3D effect while they decorate your home! I hope you enjoy making the Happy Autumn Leaves free crochet pattern as much as I do!

    Written pattern and graphics copyright Tamara Kelly 2014. Please do not reprint or repost this pattern, but please do link to this page to share this pattern with others. If you wish to make items for sale from this pattern, please visit the About page for details. To print this pattern please use the Print Friendly button (tutorial here).

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    1. 1

      Meegan

      September 12, 2014 at 10:22 am

      Adorable! I'm thinking autumn bunting...wreath deco...turkey feathers for toddler...
      I think I have some wool yarn and will try to felt one or five.
      Thank you!

      Reply
    2. 2

      Heather

      September 12, 2014 at 10:44 am

      So sweet! Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
      • 3

        Tamara Kelly

        September 12, 2014 at 1:06 pm

        Thank you so much Heather!

        Reply
    3. 4

      Johanna

      September 12, 2014 at 10:51 am

      Oh my goodness, the possibilities are endless!! I could even see a scarf made out of these 🙂

      Reply
      • 5

        Tamara Kelly

        September 12, 2014 at 1:05 pm

        😀 That would be amazing! Thank you Johanna!

        Reply
      • 6

        Lynn

        October 14, 2015 at 7:45 am

        How would you hook the leaves together for a scarf? That sounds really interesting.

        Reply
        • 7

          Tamara Kelly

          October 14, 2015 at 8:44 am

          I would sew them together, slightly overlapping, at different angles - but that's just one possibility! 🙂

          Reply
    4. 8

      Lunamon Design

      September 12, 2014 at 12:12 pm

      Thank you so much for this lovely pattern.
      Have a nice week end

      Reply
      • 9

        Tamara Kelly

        September 12, 2014 at 1:01 pm

        Thank you so much, you too!

        Reply
    5. 10

      Melly

      September 12, 2014 at 12:25 pm

      Just wondering if the post stitches on the back side shouldn't be BACKpost dcs instead of fpdc? Otherwise, it won't have a continuous center vein down the middle? I tried as the patter is written and it doesn't look right but doing fpdc on the front and bpdc on the reverse side looks correct?

      Reply
      • 11

        Tamara Kelly

        September 12, 2014 at 12:55 pm

        Ack, right you are! I did it that way and then forgot to write it down! Thank you! I've corrected the pattern!

        Reply
        • 12

          Lynn

          October 14, 2015 at 7:53 am

          So the pattern as written is correct? My first attempt had a center vein that seemed jagged. Are the front and back post stitches written correctly on this current pattern?

          Reply
          • 13

            Tamara Kelly

            October 14, 2015 at 8:43 am

            Yes, the pattern is correct. Blocking may help even out your stitches!

            Reply
    6. 14

      Ashley

      September 12, 2014 at 6:43 pm

      I am so excited about these. Exactly what I was looking for last year and couldn't find. Thank you for all you do to give us all so many great free patterns.

      Reply
      • 15

        Tamara Kelly

        September 12, 2014 at 8:29 pm

        😀 Thank you Ashley!

        Reply
    7. 16

      Usha Swaminathan

      September 12, 2014 at 8:14 pm

      Thank u so much forthe wonderful tutorial. I just got a new pattern for a CAL in my group.

      Reply
      • 17

        Tamara Kelly

        September 12, 2014 at 8:29 pm

        😀 Thank you Usha!

        Reply
    8. 18

      LiNda Dashiell

      September 12, 2014 at 10:39 pm

      I love your patterns!!! They are by far some of the best ones I have seen! Thank you for making them free!!

      Reply
      • 19

        Tamara Kelly

        September 13, 2014 at 2:07 pm

        😀 Thank you so much Linda! You're too kind!

        Reply
    9. 20

      Linda aka Crafty Gardener

      September 13, 2014 at 10:58 am

      Thanks for a lovely pattern. The Autumn chill is here today so I'm organizing some crafting projects and this will certainly be one of the. These will be perfect in a garland or as table decorations.

      Reply
      • 21

        Tamara Kelly

        September 13, 2014 at 2:05 pm

        😀 Thank you Linda!

        Reply
    10. 22

      Barbara Herbert

      September 13, 2014 at 9:29 pm

      Love these leaves. I had the pleasure of meeting you at the yarn bomb in Manchester, NH in July and have been perusing your site on and off even more than I used to. However, these leaves just forced me to write a comment, I am going to start making these right away. Thanx.

      Reply
      • 23

        Tamara Kelly

        September 14, 2014 at 2:50 pm

        😀 Hello Barbara! Thank you so much! I'm so glad I was able to participate in that yarn bomb at least a little!

        Reply
        • 24

          Barbara Herbert

          September 14, 2014 at 10:56 pm

          Actually, the only time I spent at the Yarn expo was while I was working on the yarn bomb. But later I was able to come over after 10 pm that evening and took a bunch of pictures of the walkway bombing and the check in desk bomb. If I manage to get the pix onto my laptop, I'll send them to you. Barbara

          Reply
          • 25

            Tamara Kelly

            September 15, 2014 at 8:33 am

            Thanks Barbara!

            Reply
    11. 26

      YVONNE M

      September 15, 2014 at 4:45 am

      You are without a doubt colourfully creative Moogly and as a beginner
      You are on my fab crochet list of crafty folk who inspire me to keep up
      Being a hooky crafter. 🙂 ♥

      Reply
      • 27

        Tamara Kelly

        September 15, 2014 at 8:28 am

        <3 Thank you so much Yvonne! I appreciate you saying so!

        Reply
    12. 28

      Veronica Winter

      September 15, 2014 at 6:58 am

      A bunch of these with a few crochet pine cones & berries- Brilliant for an Autumn Wreath.....

      Reply
      • 29

        Tamara Kelly

        September 15, 2014 at 8:18 am

        😀 Thank you!

        Reply
    13. 30

      Dezeray

      September 16, 2014 at 11:42 pm

      I love this pattern, it's the best leaf pattern I've seen. I need help though. I can't figure out Edging 1 for the life of me. I was hoping the pattern would be on Youtube as well because I'm a HUGE visual person. Please help me.

      Reply
      • 31

        Tamara Kelly

        September 17, 2014 at 8:35 am

        Hi Dezeray! The video tutorial for Edging Round 1 should be out later today! 😀

        Reply
        • 32

          Dezeray

          September 17, 2014 at 11:04 pm

          Thank you soo much for the video. I'm making headway on my set of leaf coasters now 🙂

          Reply
          • 33

            Tamara Kelly

            September 18, 2014 at 8:54 am

            😀 So glad it helped!

            Reply
    14. 34

      Penny

      May 02, 2015 at 3:59 am

      found these wonderfull leaves while waiting for the birth of my grandaughter last month. Gave me the inspiration to make a little tinkerbell like dress and they were perfect for it... Many thanks

      Reply
      • 35

        Tamara Kelly

        May 02, 2015 at 10:54 am

        🙂 Thank you Penny!

        Reply
        • 36

          Penny

          May 07, 2015 at 3:32 am

          I have had requests for the pattern i used for the dress. As i made it up as i went along i have just refered them back to your page on here. Its nice when you actually find something that says free and it actually is. Again many thanks

          Reply
          • 37

            Tamara Kelly

            May 07, 2015 at 8:31 am

            🙂 Thanks Penny!

            Reply
    15. 38

      Suzanne Broadhurst

      September 30, 2015 at 9:29 am

      These work up so quickly - and beautifully - I'm making a set in a variety of colors for our Thanksgiving table to hold utensils. Thank you!

      Reply
      • 39

        Tamara Kelly

        September 30, 2015 at 10:07 am

        <3 I'm so glad you enjoy them Suzanne! Thank you!

        Reply
    16. 40

      Marcela

      November 21, 2016 at 8:50 am

      Hola podrias subir un diagrama de la hoja?gracias

      Reply
      • 41

        Tamara Kelly

        November 21, 2016 at 9:56 am

        Hello Marcela! I'll add it to my to-do list. 🙂

        Reply
        • 42

          marcela

          November 22, 2016 at 10:50 am

          gracias, me resulta mas facil ya que la traduccion a español no entiendo bien.

          Reply
    17. 43

      Pam

      April 19, 2018 at 8:41 pm

      Hello:
      I am interested in making this leaf. However, I don't see anywhere in the directions how many starting chains you need to make. HELP, please!

      Reply
      • 44

        Tamara Kelly

        April 20, 2018 at 11:56 am

        Hi Pam! Row 1 begins with Ch 2. 🙂

        Reply
    18. 45

      Jennifer

      September 05, 2019 at 9:02 am

      Thank you so much! Made one it is blocking now and now off to make another.. these r super cute I'm making them as dishcloth 😁

      Reply
      • 46

        Tamara Kelly

        September 05, 2019 at 9:49 am

        🙂 I'm so glad you like it!

        Reply

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