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Beginner-Friendly Fall Leaf Garland Tutorial

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Thanksgiving is literally 13 days away and I was trying to figure out what I could make for additional decorations.  I thought that this Fall Leaf Garland Crochet Pattern would be perfect.  I wanted this Fall Leaf Garland to be simple enough that even someone that is brand new to crochet would easily be able to make it.  This Fall Leaf Garland will be cute hanging from a window, curled throughout your Thanksgiving table decorations, or even draped from your stair banister.  

A Bath & Body Works candle placed on a wooden surface, surrounded by a colorful knitted decoration featuring orange and green crochet pieces resembling fruit.

This Fall Leaf Garland is made with scrap amounts of yarn making it the perfect project for a scrap buster.  I hope you all enjoy making this Fall Leaf Garland and can’t wait to see photos of your creation.  

A decorative garland made of knitted autumn leaves in green, orange, and red, hanging along a brown string against a textured wall.

Here is everything you need to know in order to make this Fall Leaf Garland!

Abbreviations:  CH (chain), SLST (slip stitch), SC (single crochet), HDC (half double crochet), DC (double crochet), TRC (triple crochet), YO (yarn over).

Special Stitches:  TRC (triple crochet), YO (yarn over) your hook 2 times, insert your crochet hook into the next stitch, YO and pull through the stitch your crochet hook is in, YO and pull through 2 loops on your hook, YO and pull through 2 more loops on your hook, YO and pull through your last 2 loops on your hook.

Pattern is written in US terms.

Difficulty:  Easy, beginner friendly.

Here is a list of supplies that you will need to make this Fall Leaf Garland!

Yarn:  Any colors of #4 worsted weight yarn will work.  I used Red Heart Super Saver in the colors brown, pumpkin, hunter green, and Tangerine.  You of course can use any colors that you want for your garland and leaves.

Crochet Hook:  5mm crochet hook

Yarn Needle:  Any yarn needle you have on hand is fine.  I like the metal ones.  Just make sure the eye of the needle is large enough for your yarn.

Scissors:  Any pair of scissors will work.  I like using the smaller craft scissors because the tuck away nicely in my crochet hook bag.

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Now, let’s get started on the pattern for this Fall Leaf Garland!


For the Crochet Leaf (make 5 in each of your leaf colors):


Part 1:  CH (chain) 10, SLST (slip stitch) in the 2nd chain from the hook, SC (single crochet) in the next chain, HDC (half double crochet) in the next 2 chains, DC (double crochet in the next 2 chains, TRC (triple crochet) in the next 2 chains.  You have one chain left, place 2 DC and 1 HDC in the very last chain.


Part 2:  You are now working your way along the other side of the chain 10 that you created.  Place 2 HDC and 1 DC in the next stitch (that’s the stitch along the other side that is right next to the last cluster of stitches you did), TRC in the next 2 stitches, DC in the next 2 stitches, HDC in the next 2 stitches, SC in the next stitch, SLST to the top of the first SLST in the beginning.


Part 3:  We are now going to work on the boarder of the leaf and the stem.  SLST in every stitch along the edge of the fall leaf until you come to the middle of the bottom portion of the leaf, CH 4, SLST in the 2nd CH from the hook, SLST in the next 2 chains, you can now continue your SLST along the other side of the fall leaf.  SLST to the top of the very first SLST and fasten off and weave in your yarn tails.  

For the Garland and attaching the Fall Leaves to your garland:

With your brown yarn ( or what every yarn color you are using for your chain), CH 30, grab your first leaf and insert your hook through the top SLST of the stem, complete your chain, now CH 30 again and grab your next color of leaf, repeat this process until your very last leaf is completed, finish with a CH 30 and fasten off!  That is it. 

Like I said this Fall Leaf Garland is super simple to make and extremely beginner friendly. If you are looking for a few more fun Thanksgiving Decor ideas make sure you check out my Pumpkin Table Runner and my Pumpkin Pie Potholder they will add a fun touch to your Thanksgiving decor this year. Make sure you follow me on social media via the links down below and don’t forget to subscribe to this blog as I post here weekly. Please check me out on Patreon as well!

Thank you so much for all your love and support.  Happy Holidays and happy crocheting from the Montana White’s!

Easy Crochet Pattern: Pumpkin Pie Potholder

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I can’t believe that it is already November 1st and Thanksgiving will soon be upon us.  I don’t know about you but I feel like this year has flown by.  I love the fall,  November brings us a ton of snow here in Montana and I am not a big winter sports person, so I tend to hunker down inside when I am not at work.  This November I thought it would be fun to create these cute Pumpkin Pie Potholders for Thanksgiving.  I don’t have enough decor for Thanksgiving because we live in a very small home and I just don’t have the space for it.  This Pumpkin Pie Potholder is perfect because I can store it away in a small space when the holiday is over.  

The Pumpkin Pie Potholder is super simple to make and you can work up several in no time at all.  It is a fun way to add your own special touch to the holiday.  

A round crocheted placemat featuring a red center and a cream-colored scalloped edge.

Here is what you need to know to make this Pumpkin Pie Potholder:

Abbreviations:  MC (magic circle), CH (chain), SC (single crochet), HDC (half double crochet), DC (double crochet), TRC (triple crochet), SLST (slip stitch).

Difficulty:  Easy, beginner friendly

Pattern written in US terms

CH 1 and CH 2 at the beginning of each round does not count as a stitch.

Special Stitches:  TRC (triple crochet), yarn over you hook 2 times, insert your hook into your next stitch and yarn over, pull through your stitch, yarn over and pull through 2 loops on your hook, yarn over and pull through 2 more loops on your hook, yarn over and pull through the last 2 loops on your hook.  That is how you create a triple crochet. 

Here is what you will need to make this Pumpkin Pie Potholder

Yarn:  Lily Sugar and Cream cotton yarn in tangerine, jute, and white.  You will need 1 skein of each color to make 1 pumpkin pie potholder.  The white is the only color that you only need a small amount.

Crochet hook:  5mm crochet hook

Yarn needle:  I use metal yarn needles but you can use any that you have on hand.  Just make sure that it’s large enough for the yarn to fit through the eye of the needle.

Craft scissors:  You can use any craft scissors that you like.  I use the smaller ones because they easily fit in my crochet hook bag.

Cotton batting:  If you want an extra layer of heat protection, you can insert a layer of cotton batting between the top and bottom layer before you stitch them together.  Note:  A good trick to do in order to keep the batting from bunching up in the wash is to take your colored yarn from either the top or the bottom (make sure its the same color as the one you are attaching the batting to) and attach it with a few knots.  This will keep it from bunching up when you wash it.  

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Now, Let’s get started on this Pumpkin Pie Potholder:

Top and bottom layer (make 1 in the orange color and 1 in your crust color)

Round 1:  Create a MC (magic circle), CH (chain) 2, Place 12 DC (double crochet) inside your MC.  Pull your tail tight to close up the circle.  SLST (slip stitch) to the top of the very first DC.  CH 2.  At the end of round 1 you should have 12 stitches.

Round 2:  Place 2 DC in the CH 2 space and 2 DC in each stitch all the way around.  SLST to the top of the very first DC and CH 2.  At the end of round 2 you should have a total of 24 stitches.

Round 3:  DC in the CH 2 space.  Now, place 2 DC in the next stitch.  Repeat the pattern of *1 DC, 2DC* all the way around.  SLST to the top of the first DC and CH 2.  At the end of round 3 you should have a total of 36 stitches.

Round 4:  DC in the CH 2 space and in the next stitch.  Next, place 2 DC in the following stitch.  Repeat the pattern of *1 DC in 2 stitches, 2DC in the next stitch*.  SLST to the top of the first DC and CH 2.  At the end of round 4 you should have 48 stitches.

Round 5:  DC in the CH 2 space and in the next 2 stitches.  Place 2 DC in the next stitch.  Repeat the pattern of *1 DC in 3 stitches, 2 DC in the next stitch*  SLST to the top of the first DC and CH 2.  At the end of round 5 you should have 60 stitches.

Round 6:  DC in the CH 2 space and in the next 3 stitches.  Place, 2 DC in the next stitch.  Repeat the patter of *1 DC in 4 stitches, 2 DC in the next stitch*.  SLST to the top of the first DC and CH 2.  At the end of round 6 you should have 72 stitches.

Round 7:  DC in the CH 2 space and in the next 4 stitches.  Place 2 DC in the next stitch.  Repeat the pattern of *1 DC in 5 stitches, 2 DC in 1 stitch*.  SLST to the top of the first DC and fasten off.  Weave in your yarn tail, switch to your crust colored yarn and make the back piece.

For the Whip Cream

Create a MC, CH 1, inside the MC place 1 SC, 1 HDC, 1 DC, 1 TRC, 1 DC, 1 HDC, 1 SC.  Repeat the pattern of *1 SC, 1 HDC, 1 DC, 1 TRC, 1 DC, 1 HDC, 1 SC* 3 more times for a total of 4 clusters.  Pull your tail tight to close and SLST to the top of your very first SC.  Fasten off and leave a yarn tail long enough to attach your whip cream to the front of your pumpkin pie potholder.

Optional step:  If you are using the extra layer of cotton batting, place you top piece on the cotton batting and trace the outline.  Cut out the circle outline and attach it to which ever piece you want.  Just make sure you use the same color yarn.  

Pie Crust Edging

Place your top layer and your bottom layer wrong sides facing each other together.  With your crust color attach the two pieces by going through the back loop of the top layer and the front loop of the back layer, CH 1.  In the CH 1 space place a SC.  Next, HDC in the next stitch, DC in the next stitch, TRC in the next stitch, DC in the next stitch, HDC in the next, SC in the next.  Repeat by placing * 1 SC, 1 HDC, 1 DC, 1 TRC, 1 DC, 1 HDC, 1 SC* in every stitch all the way around.  SLST to the top of the first SC that you created.  Fasten off and weave in your yarn tails.  

That is it!  You just made this really cute and fun Pumpkin Pie Potholder for Thanksgiving.  I hope you enjoy making this as much as I did. This Thanksgiving Strips Table Runner would also make a fantastic addition to your thanksgiving table this year! Thank you all so much for your love and support. Happy crocheting and Happy Holidays from the Montana White’s!