If you love plants but struggle to keep them alive, why not try crocheting your own? A popular project is making a crochet snake plant leaf, and adding wire gives it a realistic bend and shape. This fun craft combines the beauty of greenery with the satisfaction of creating something by hand.
Crochet Snake Plant Leaf With Wire
Even beginners can tackle this project. And it's a wonderful way to add a touch of nature to your home without the worry of watering!
Materials Needed:
- Two pieces of wire, one 20cm and one 25cm long
- Super glue
- Scissors
- Darning needle
- Yarn for crocheting
Crochet Pattern Steps:
Start with a slip knot and chain 31.
- Single crochet in the second chain from the hook at the back bump of the chain. Make sure the wire is on the side of the work that will be the front.
- Continue single crocheting along the chain, placing the wire alongside the stitches. Ensure you are holding the wire against the work as you crochet.
- Once you reach the end of the row, turn your work.
- Slip stitch on the opposite side of your initial stitches to secure the wire in place.
Half-double crochet in the next four stitches
Double crochet in the next six stitches
- Treble (or triple) crochet in the next eight stitches.
- Complete the leaf sequence with a double crochet, followed by half-double crochet, and finally, a series of single crochets as you approach the end.
- After completing one side of the leaf, chain one, then repeat the pattern on the opposite side to mirror the first half.
- Once you've completed crocheting both sides of the leaf, cut your yarn and fasten off. Weave in any loose ends with your darning needle.
- For the leaf’s edging, take yellow yarn, insert your hook in the first stitch on one side, and make a chain. Then, single crochet in each stitch around the leaf edge.
Finishing Touches:
- Use super glue to secure the ends of the wire if necessary.
- Trim any excess wire or yarn to clean up your project.
