Free Leaf Vine Garland with Flowers & Butterflies Quick & Easy
I was looking for a cute Quick and Easy Crochet Leaf Vine Garland for my sunroom specifically, something to wrap around the metal guides of my new grapevine.
Searching online for bought crochet garlands proved expensive, so I decided to grab my hook and yarn stash to design my own
This pattern is the perfect stash-busting crochet project and can be completed quickly using DK weight yarn and 3.5mm hook.
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I will walk you through creating the delicate Small Crochet Flowers, the fluttering Butterfly Appliques, and the beautiful Trailing Leaves that form this charming design.
It’s a rewarding project, simple enough for an Advanced Beginner, but beautiful enough to adorn any room in your home.
Abbreviations (US terms)
Pattern Uses US Crochet Terminology
- ch =chain
- sc = single crochet
- hdc= half double crochet
- Dc: double crochet
- Trc: treble crochet
- slst = slip stitch
- sts = stitch(es)
- Rs = Right Side
Supplies You’ll Need for the Crochet Leaf Vine Garland
Crochet Hook : 3.50mm (or Any hook compatible with yarn )
Yarn : DK weight ( or any yarn compatible with hook)
Main Color (Green): Approximately 50 grams or 110 meters for the vine and leaves (adjust based on desired length).
Flower Colors (Assorted): Small amounts of yellow, pink, white, etc., for the Small Crochet Flowers.
Butterfly Colors (Assorted): Small amounts for the Butterfly Appliques.
Antenna Color (Contrasting): A very small amount of black or yellow thread/yarn for the butterfly antenna.
Tools
- Yarn Needle: Essential for weaving in ends and assembling the appliques onto the Crochet Leaf Vine Garland.
- Sharp Scissors: For cleanly cutting your yarn.
- Optional: Blocking boards and pins (Recommended for crisp, flat leaves and flowers this enhances the professional finish).
Free Pattern for Tiny Butterfly Appliques
This is a quick and easy crochet motif, perfect for adding a whimsical accent to your Crochet Leaf Vine Garland. We recommend using the DK Weight yarn for these motifs to help them hold their shape.
Small Crochet Butterfly Applique (Make as many as you wish)
Yarn Color: Main Butterfly Color
- Ch5 to Start
- Working ALL stitches into the FIRST chain: Work 5 TRC , ch4, slst into the first chain (First Wing made).
- Ch4, working ALL Stitches into the FIRST chain: 5 TRC, ch4, slst into the first ch. (second wing made)
- Fasten off.
Antenna Assembly
Yarn Color: Antenna Color (e.g., Yellow/Black)
- Ch 13. (The FIRST 5 chains are for the Antenna; the remaining 8 ch are for wrapping around the body).
- Holding the Antenna chain at the TOP of the RS butterfly, wind the 8 ch section around the butterfly’s body to cinch the center.
- Sl st into the 6th ch of the Antenna chain.
- Ch 6 to finish and fasten off.
- Using the 2 tails of the main color for the Butterfly, fasten around the body/antenna chain.
- Neaten up any loose ends, leaving enough yarn for attaching the Butterfly Appliques to the VINE.
How to Crochet a Small 5-Petal Flower Motif
This little motif is quick and simple, adding a beautiful pop of color to your Crochet Leaf Vine Garland.
Small Flower Pattern (Make as many as you wish)
Yarn Color: Flower Color (e.g., Yellow, Pink)
- Ch 4.
- Working ALL the stitches for the petals of the flower into the FIRST ch you made:
- First Petal: Work 2 DC into the first ch, ch 1, sl st into the same first ch. (1st petal made).
- Repeat 5 more times:
- *Ch 3, work 2 DC into the first ch, ch 1, sl st into the same first ch. Repeat from * 5 more times. (Total of 6 petals made).
- Fasten off and pull the tail to tighten the center ring. Knot the ends, leaving them long enough to easily attach the Small Crochet Flowers to the VINE.
Small Crochet Leaf Pattern (Make as many leaves as you require)
Yarn Color: Green (Main Color)
- Ch 9 (8 chains + 1 turning chain).
- Row 1: Sc into the 2nd ch from the hook, HDC in the next 2 chs, DC into the next 2 chs, TrC into the next 2 chs.
- Turning Point (Tip): In the last chain, work 5 DC.
- You will now be working the remaining stitches back along the opposite side of the chain:
- TrC into the next 2 chs.
- DC into the next 2 chs.
- HDC into the next 2 chs.
- Sc into the last ch.
- Sl st to the beginning st to finish the leaf.
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail for assembling the leaves onto the Crochet Leaf Vine Garland.
The Main Vine: Quick & Easy Crochet Garland Base
Garland Base Instructions
Yarn Color: Green (Main Color)
- Chain 200 chains (or continue chaining until you reach your desired finished garland length).
- Row 1: Working back along the chain, sc into the 2nd chfrom the hook and in each text to the end.
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail at the end to tie the vine into place when you use it for home decor.
Final Assembly: Decorating Your Crochet Vine Garland
This section details how to attach your Crochet Appliques securely to the Garland Base.
How to Assemble the Butterfly Flower leaf Garland
- Placement Planning: Lay your finished Garland Base out flat. Arrange the crocheted leaves, flowers, and butterflies along the vine to establish a pleasing and even distribution before you begin sewing.
- Attaching Leaves and Flowers: Using the long tails left on your leaves and Small Crochet Flowers, use a yarn needle to carefully sew each piece into position.
- Pro Tip: Sew through the dense stitches of the sc, chain (the Garland Base) several times for a secure, durable hold.
- Knot the ends on the back side of the vine and weave the remaining tails into the back of the base chain.
- Attaching Butterflies: Use the ends left over from the main color of the
- Butterfly Appliques and the antenna tails. Tie them in a knot tightly around the vine to secure the center body, and then weave the tails into the back of the vine base.
- Ensure the wings are secured but remain slightly three-dimensional for a fluttering effect.
- Final Polish: Trim all remaining loose ends.
- Gently steam or block your finished garland if you want the leaves and appliques to lie perfectly flat.
Ideas for Your Crochet Vine Garland
Maximize the value of your post by offering concrete home decor suggestions. This demonstrates your Experience with the finished project.
Your finished Butterfly Flower Garland is incredibly versatile!
Gift Toppers: Use individual leaves, flowers, or butterflies as reusable gift embellishments for a personal touch.
Nursery/Baby Shower Decor: Drape the garland over a crib (safely out of reach), or use the small butterfly appliques to decorate a plain baby blanket or bib.
Seasonal/Indoor Decor: Use the vine to wrap around bookshelves, picture frames, or your fireplace mantel for a touch of nature-inspired elegance.
Wreath Accent: Weave the finished vine around a plain metal or rattan hoop to create a stunning spring or summer wreath.
This is a FREE Crochet Pattern designed by Lisa Auch Crochet – With over 15 years of experience designing easy baby crochet patterns, fun crochet projects and a variety hats, headbands and balnkets. I’m here to help you make beautiful, practical, and easy-to-follow projects from the heart.
