Crochet Bamboo Leaf Stitch Tutorial
The Crochet Bamboo Leaf Stitch is a beautifully intricate pattern that mimics the elegance of delicate bamboo leaves swaying in the wind. This stitch creates a stunning texture that adds depth and dimension to your crochet projects, making them truly unique and eye-catching. With a combination of chains, double crochets, and picots, this stitch may seem a bit challenging at first, but with a bit of practice and patience, you'll soon master it and be amazed at the stunning results. Whether you use it for blankets, scarves, or even home decor, the Crochet Bamboo Leaf Stitch is sure to impress and delight anyone who sees your handiwork. So grab your crochet hook and some yarn, and let's create something truly special together!
Supplies Used
Acrylic Aran Yarn
4.5mm crochet hook
Multiple Color Use: When using 2 or more colors, change colors every row.
Abbreviations For The Bamboo Leaf Stitch
Pattern written in US terms using Craft Yarn Council abbreviations:
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- ch(s) – chain(s)
- sk – skip
- yo - yarn over
- sc – single crochet
- dc – double crochet
Special Stitches For The Bamboo Leaf Stitch
Puff Stitch (puff) – This puff stitch is created by pulling 3 loops from the same stitch. *yarn over, insert hook in the stitch below, yarn over and pull up a loop* x 3, yarn over and pull through all 7 loops on your hook, ch1 to lock the puff.
Crochet The Bamboo Leaf Stitch
Note: ch2 at the end of each row does not count as a stitch and stitches contained within * * are the repeat section for that row.
Starting Chain: This pattern requires you to chain multiples of 10x +4. My starting chain is 44ch.
Instructions
Row 1
dc in 5th ch from hook, dc in each remaining ch, turn
Row 2
ch3 (counts as 1dc, you can also make 1 chainless dc), dc in next 2sts, sk2, (pull st, ch2, puff, ch2, puff) in next st, sk2*, dc in next 5sts, sk2, (puff, ch2, pull, ch2, puff) in next st, sk2*, repeat from * until you have 3sts left, dc in next 3sts, turn
Row 3
ch3 (counts as 1dc), dc in next 2sts, dc in the puff st below, dc in ch2 space, dc in the puff st below, dc in ch2 space, dc in the puff st below, * dc in next 5sts, dc in puff st below, dc in ch2 space, dc in puff st below, dc in ch2 space, dc in puff st below*, dc in ch2 space, dc in puff st below*, repeat from * until you have 3sts left, dc in last 3st, turn
Row 4
ch3 (counts as 1dc), dc in next 7 sts, sk2, (puff, ch2, puff, ch2, puff) in next st, sk2, *dc in next 5sts, sk2, (puff, ch2, puff, ch2, puff) in next st, sk2*, repeat from * until you have 8sts left, dc in next 8sts, turn
Row 5
ch3 (counts as 1dc), dc in next 7 sts, dc in the puff below, dc in ch2 space, dc in puff st below, dc in ch2 space, dc in puff below, *dc in next 5sts, dc in puff below, dc in ch2 space, dc in puff below, dc in ch2 space, dc in puff below*, repeat from * until you have 8sts left, dc in next 8sts, turn.
Repeat rows 2-5 until you have the required length for your work.