Autumn leaves are the kind you want to collect — and with these crochet patterns, you can keep them all year. This roundup gathers thirteen leaf-themed projects in one place: garlands and banners for the mantel, a leaf-shaped pillow, kitchen pieces like placemats and a dishcloth, and little gift leaves for wrapping. Every pattern below is free, with a link to the original designer’s page so you can follow the written instructions step by step.
What you’ll need
- Crochet hooks (4–5 mm covers most of these projects)
- Yarn in fall shades: red, rust, orange, mustard, brown, cream
- Cotton yarn for kitchen pieces (dishcloth, scrubby, coasters, placemats)
- Tapestry needle, scissors, stitch markers, tape measure
- Extras for some projects: wooden beads, polyester fiberfill, a length of cord or chain for garlands
- Blocking mats and T-pins if you want crisp, flat leaves
13 Unique Fall Leaf Free Crochet Patterns
Save1. Oak Leaf Garland
The easiest way to dress your house for fall with almost no effort: hang pretty garlands everywhere. This oak leaf version works up little rust, gold, and burgundy leaves right onto the chain as you go, so there’s no fiddly sewing at the end. Drape it over the mantel or across a window and the room instantly feels like October.
Tip: work leaves in three or four autumn shades and alternate them along the chain for a natural, woodland look.
Save2. Leafy Banner
A cheerful fall banner strung with crocheted leaves and wooden beads in warm, varied shapes and shades. Use any of your favorite colors — one ball of yarn makes a whole pile of leaves — and hang it over a doorway or along a shelf. It comes together fast and looks lovely from across the room.
Tip: mix wooden beads in different shapes and tones between the leaves for extra texture.
Save3. Leaf Pillow
Imagine your living room with a big leaf-shaped cushion tossed on the sofa — guests will comment on it every time they visit. This pillow pattern makes a generous maple-leaf cushion that’s soft, squashy, and unmistakably autumn. It also makes a thoughtful handmade fall gift.
Tip: stuff it firmly and evenly with fiberfill so the leaf keeps its shape on the couch.
Save4. Maple Leaf Banners
Loved the garland idea? Here’s one more to try: a string of classic red maple leaves, simple and bold. The pattern is very easy — make a bunch of small leaves and stitch them onto a string, and you’re done. A great way to burn through leftover reds, oranges, and golds.
Tip: let kids help arrange the color order along the string before you attach the leaves.
Save5. Maple Leaf Dishcloth
If you liked the red maple leaves in the garland, you’ll love this dishcloth with the same motif. It’s a small, cheerful addition to the kitchen that brightens up the whole room — and cotton yarn means it actually gets the job done at the sink.
Tip: use 100% cotton so the dishcloth stays absorbent and survives repeated washing.
Save6. Leaf Scrubby
A perfect little handmade token to celebrate Canada Day that’s still completely functional: a red maple-leaf scrubby. It’s quick to crochet, sturdy enough for dishes, and far prettier than anything from the store shelf.
Tip: pair it with the dishcloth above for a sweet, matching kitchen gift set.
Save7. Fall Leaf
This maple leaf pattern is a true multitasker: adjust the size and it becomes a potholder, a coaster, or even a pretty bookmark. The written tutorial walks you through the stitches, so follow it closely and make a whole stack in different sizes.
Tip: go up a hook size for a looser, drapey potholder or down a size for a stiff coaster.
Save8. Leaf Coasters
Have leftover sport-weight yarn lying around? Gather it all for these wonderful leaf coasters — perfect crafty fall decor for the coffee table. You won’t even need to make a gauge for this one; just pick up your hook and start.
Tip: make a set of four or six in mixed autumn shades and tie them with twine for gifting.
Save9. DIY Fall Leaf
What if fall leaves weren’t temporary? This pattern shows you how to keep them forever with medium-weight yarn in any shade you choose and a 5 mm hook. It uses basic stitches — chain, single crochet, slip stitch — for the most accurate leaf shape.
Tip: keep your tension even around the pointed tips so the leaf holds its shape.
Save10. Gift Leaves
These colorful leaves were stitched up from leftover yarn, and you can make them in any size or color combination. Attach them to gifts, jars, and more to make everything look extra special — a tiny touch that turns plain wrapping into something memorable.
Tip: this is the ultimate scrap-buster — sort leftovers by autumn tones and mix freely.
Save11. Autumn Leaf Placemats
These handmade leaf-shaped placemats finish at approximately 45.5 cm x 33 cm — a generous size for the table. Worked with a 5 mm hook, you can make as many as you want, and a full set makes a lovely, thoughtful gift for someone who loves hosting fall dinners.
Tip: block the finished placemats flat so they lie perfectly on the table.
Save12. Handmade Leaves
Bright little leaf motifs to use as embellishments anywhere you like — on cards, garlands, hair clips, or sewn onto other projects. It’s a simple, easy design to follow and recreate at home, ideal for a relaxed evening of stitching.
Tip: work a batch in one sitting and keep them in a jar — you’ll reach for them all season.
Save13. Crochet Maple Leaves
If you want to decorate for autumn with something handmade and fresh, start with these maple leaf patterns. The design is simple to follow and leaves plenty of room to explore your creativity with color — scatter them on the table, string them up, or tuck them into wreaths.
Tip: combine red, orange, yellow, and brown leaves for a realistic autumn display.
Caring for your crocheted leaves
- Choose suitable yarn: cotton works well for functional pieces you’ll wash; acrylic suits purely decorative projects.
- Keep your tension consistent: even stitches help each leaf hold its intended shape.
- Use stitch markers: mark important stitches when working around pointed tips or curved edges.
- Block flat leaves: blocking defines the edges and improves the shape of finished motifs.
- Experiment with colors: red, orange, yellow, and brown together look the most like real fall foliage.
- Use leftover yarn: small leaf motifs are ideal for using up scraps from earlier projects.
- Secure your ends: weave in loose ends carefully, especially on pieces you’ll handle or wash often.
Thirteen leaves, zero raking. Whether you hang the garlands, dress the table with placemats, or tuck gift leaves into every parcel this fall, these free patterns will keep the autumn feeling around long after the real leaves have fallen. Pick your favorite, grab your hook, and start stitching.
