Celebrate the beauty of autumn with this Amigurumi Maple Leaf crochet pattern! Whether you’re crafting for seasonal decor, festive garlands, or simply love nature-inspired designs, this free pattern lets you stitch up a charming maple leaf full of warmth and texture. With its iconic shape and rich fall hues, this crochet creation is perfect for adding a cozy touch to wreaths, table settings, or even as a thoughtful gift for fellow autumn lovers. Quick and fun to make, this amigurumi maple leaf brings the essence of crisp fall days into every stitch—just like the gorgeous scenery of the Great White North! 🍁✨
Designed for customization, this pattern allows you to experiment with different shades of red, orange, and gold, textured stitches for a realistic effect, or even playful embellishments like embroidered veins or tiny acorns for extra charm. Craft a single leaf for a delicate accent, create a set for a stunning seasonal display, or mix and match colors for a vibrant autumn arrangement! Whether displayed as a festive decoration, gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, or made simply for the joy of celebrating fall, this Amigurumi Maple Leaf is a delightful and cozy project—one stitch at a time, eh! 🧶🍂
🍁 Crochet Maple Leaf Pattern – Autumn Perfection in Every Stitch
There’s something magical about autumn leaves, and this crocheted maple leaf captures that cozy fall feeling perfectly. With its rounded, dimensional lobes and gorgeous gradient from golden yellow to deep burgundy, this leaf looks like it just drifted down from a crisp October sky.
This pattern creates a seamless, one-piece maple leaf worked in continuous rounds from the center outward. No sewing separate pieces together, no complicated assembly — just pure, sculptural crochet that blooms like a flower as you work. 🍂✨
✨ What Makes This Pattern Special
- 🔁 Seamless construction – worked in continuous spiral rounds
- 🍁 9 naturally curved lobes – shaped with strategic stitch height variations
- 🌈 Soft autumn gradient – blended color transitions
- 🌿 Dimensional texture – tall stitches create plump, lifelike curves
- 🏠 Perfect for fall décor – coasters, garlands, appliqués, table settings, and more
📋 Pattern Details
Skill Level: Intermediate
⭐ Requires comfort with stitch-height transitions, working in the round, and color blending.
Finished Size: approx. 7–9 inches (18–23 cm) wide
Yarn Amount: approx. 45–55 g total
🧶 Materials
- DK or Worsted weight cotton yarn in 4 autumn colors:
- Color A – Golden Yellow
- Color B – Mustard / Honey
- Color C – Burnt Orange
- Color D – Deep Burgundy
- Hook: 3.5 mm (E)
- Yarn needle
- 9 stitch markers (important!)
- Scissors
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
hdc – Half Double Crochet
dc – Double Crochet
tr – Treble Crochet
dtr – Double Treble Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sts in same st)
sl st – Slip Stitch
FLO – Front Loop Only
🍂 Understanding the Construction
This leaf is shaped using a clever method: each of the 9 lobes forms naturally within the round using height-graded stitches. Instead of assembling separate points, the leaf grows outward in one continuous piece.
Think of each lobe like a smooth hill:
sc → hdc → dc → tr → dtr → tr → dc → hdc → sc
This creates soft, rounded lobes with beautiful dimension.
🍁 The Pattern
Center Foundation (Rounds 1–6)
Start with Color A.
Round 1: MR, 9 sc (9)
Round 2: inc around (18)
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) × 9 (27)
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) × 9 (36)
Round 5: (3 sc, inc) × 9 (45)
Round 6: (4 sc, inc) × 9 (54)
💡 Place a stitch marker in every 6th stitch = 9 markers → one for each lobe.
Move markers up every round.
🍁 Lobe Shaping (Rounds 7–11)
Round 7 – Curve Introduction
Work around, and in each 6-stitch section:
- 1 sc
- 1 hdc
- 1 dc
- 1 tr
- 1 dc
- 1 hdc
Total stays 54 sts.
Begin blending Color A → B (alternate stitches or blend gently).
Round 8 – Lobe Expansion
Each lobe section increases from 6 to 8 stitches:
1 sc
1 hdc
1 dc
1 dc inc
1 tr inc
1 dc
1 hdc
1 sc
New total: 72 sts (8 per lobe)
Blend B → C as desired.
Round 9 – Height Boost
In each lobe:
1 sc
1 hdc
1 dc
1 dc
1 tr
1 tr
1 tr inc
1 dc
1 hdc
1 sc
New total: 81 sts (9 per lobe)
Switch to Color C.
Round 10 – Full Roundness
In each lobe:
1 sc
1 hdc
1 dc
1 dc
1 tr
1 tr
1 dtr (peak!)
1 tr
1 tr
1 dc
1 hdc
1 sc
Each lobe = 12 stitches
Total: 108 sts
Blend C → D.
Round 11 – Optional Extra Fullness
For extra plump lobes:
1 sc
1 hdc
1 dc
1 dc
1 tr
1 tr
1 dtr
1 dtr
1 tr
1 tr
1 dc
1 hdc
1 sc
Each lobe = 13 stitches
Total: 117 sts
Switch fully to Color D.
🔻 Finishing Edge
With Color D:
Work sl st in FLO around entire leaf for a rich, rounded edge.
Fasten off, weave ends.
🌿 Stem
With Color D:
Chain 26
Sl st back (25 sl sts)
Roll last 5–6 sts into a bobble, secure
Sew to underside of center
🎨 Color Gradient Guide
| Rounds | Colors |
|---|---|
| 1–4 | Color A |
| 5–6 | A → B blend |
| 7–8 | Color B, blend to C |
| 9–10 | Color C, start C → D blend |
| 11 + edge | Color D |
💡 Blending Tip: Alternate colors every other stitch or hold two strands together briefly.
🍂 Blocking & Shaping
- Light steam block for the best shape
- Curve lobes outward while warm
- Pinch between lobes to form natural valleys
- Let cool flat
Cotton yarn holds the shape beautifully!
💡 Tips for Success
- Place & move stitch markers every round ✔️
- Count often — especially after increase rounds ✔️
- Don’t skip tall stitches — they create the sculpted look ✔️
- Blend colors gradually ✔️
- Block for a polished finish ✔️
🎃 Project Ideas
- 🍂 Fall garlands
- ☕ Coasters
- 🎁 Gift toppers
- 🏠 Table décor
- 🧶 Appliqués
- 🪟 Window hangings
❤️ Final Thoughts
This maple leaf pattern blends creativity with structure, producing a beautifully sculpted autumn piece. The continuous-round construction makes the process intuitive and enjoyable, while the gradient colors bring the leaf to life.
Every leaf turns out uniquely — just like nature intended. 🍁
Enjoy the process, savor the colors, and have a cozy, yarn-filled autumn!
