Crochet Lotus Leaf for Lotus Show-Piece

Hello friends, Here is the third piece in the Diwali special show-piece. Here is crochet leaf. We use 4 ply yarn, metallic wire, one thick wire for stem and 3.5 mm crochet hook. Width 8". Pattern: Note that first dc is always ch3. R1: In a magic loop make dc 12, cl by sl st in third ch. R2: dc2 in each st, cl (24 sts)

R3: Same as R2. (48 sts)

R4: Insert wire in a st, (dc2 in one st, dc1 in next) rep, cl. (72 sts)

R5: Same as R4. (108 sts) R6: dc1 in each st, cl (108 sts)

R7: Same as R4. (162 sts) R8: (dc2 in one st, dc 1 in next 3 sts) rep, dc 1 in last 2 sts, cl. (202 sts)

Stem: In a magic loop make 12 dc, cl, Bind off. Insert stem in this and glue it to the leaf from back side.

Finally the lotus leaf is ready.

The following video with English subtitles may help you.

ETC: Enjoy the Creativity.