Looking for a Leafhopper stitch crochet tutorial? We got you covered. Our step-by-step guide to learn this fun stitch will get you stitching in no time.
This stitch is a perfect addition to any crocheters’ arsenal.
Keep reading for our written and video leafhopper stitch tutorial.
Leafhopper Stitch Crochet Written Instructions
Multiple of 4 sts + 1.
(add 2 for base chain)
Special Abbreviation
LCL (Leafhopper Cluster) = *[yo, insert hook at front and from right to left behind stem of st before next st, yo, draw loop through and up to height of htr] twice, yo, draw through 4 loops**, miss next st, rep from * to ** round stem of next st, ending yo, draw through all 3 loops on hook.
1st row (wrong side): Miss 3ch (count as 1tr), 1tr into next and each ch to end, turn.
2nd Row: 3ch (count as 1tr), miss first st, 1tr into next st, *1LCL over next st, 1tr into each of next 3 sts; rep from * omitting 1tr from end of last rep, turn.
3rd row: 3ch (count as 1tr), miss first st, 1tr into next and each st to end, working last st into top of tch, turn.
4th row: 3ch (count as 1tr), miss first st, *tr into each of next 3 sts, 1LCL over next st; rep from * ending 1tr into each of last 4 sts, working last st into top of tch, turn.
5th row: As 3rd now.
Rep 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 4th rows.
Leafhopper Stitch Video Tutorial
Leafhopper Stitch Crochet Tutorial
You are good to go with the leafhopper crochet stitch! Are you a leftie and want to learn to crochet quicker? Be sure to check out this Left Handed Crochet Video Class.
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If you want more stitch tutorials, check out our Raised Chevron Stitch Tutorial, Zig-Zag Rib Stitch Tutorial, and all of our crochet stitch tutorials here. Have a blast crocheting with your leafhopper stitch!
