10 Amazing Leopard Print Crochet Designs
I don’t know about you, but I love a good leopard print. A few years ago, I decided to design a crochet pattern for leopard print beanie and so began the Luxe Leopard Collection. Since then, I’ve added several pieces to the still-growing collection, all of them implementing leopard print into crochet.
Here I’ve rounded them all up for you so you can browse the entire collection! I’ve got a little snippet on each of my designs, plus links to where you can find the patterns on my site and my shops.
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About the Collection
If you’ve purchased any of Luxe Leopard patterns, you already know that these most of patterns are worked from a graph using waistcoat stitch. This method gives each of these patterns a fun, knit look. I used the same method across the most of the collection (with the exception of a few patterns), but customized the graphs a bit for each pattern.
To make these pieces, you’ll need to learn a bit of tapestry crochet. This means that you’ll want to know the following techniques:
- Changing Colors
- Carrying Yarn
- Reading a Tapestry Crochet Graph
- Waistcoat Stitch or Single Crochet in BLO
If you’re brand new to these techniques, don’t worry! You can learn them quickly, I promise. I like to send people to this tutorial video to get started with learning tapestry crochet.
What to Look for…
I’m going to give you all a little bit of a preview of the patterns that you’ll find in this post. It keeps on growing, so I’ll continue to add patterns as I create them.
Hats
- Worsted Beanie
- Bulky Beanie
- Bonnet
Accessories
- Cowl
- Mittens
- Earwarmer
Seasonal
- Basket
- Pumpkin
- Christmas Stocking
- Ornament
Hats
The Luxe Leopard Beanie – Worsted
About the Pattern
The Luxe Leopard Beanie in worsted weight was modeled after the original Luxe Leopard Beanie in bulky. As I got more and more questions about how to adjust it for lighter yarn, I decided it was time to revisit the pattern. This beanie still has 8 sizes, but in new stitch counts to correspond to worsted weight yarn. And since there’s more stitches per beanie, I included an additional “petite print” chart that features a smaller spot leopard print pattern.
How to Get this Pattern
You can find this beanie for free right here on my blog! You can also purchase the PDF in either my Etsy or Ravelry shop.
The Luxe Leopard Beanie – Bulky
About the Pattern
The bulky version of this beanie was actually the first of the collection. This beanie is made with aran weight/bulky 5 yarn. I love how quickly this hat works up. It’s available in Newborn to Adult size, so you can make one for everyone! Waistcoat stitch creates a pretty dense fabric, so this hat is nice and warm. I originally designed this hat using Lion Brand Color Made Easy, which I think is a great yarn for working waistcoat stitch. It’s got a great texture and the yarn slides so easily. (Note: Brava Bulky from WeCrochet is a another great substitute.)
How to Get this Pattern
You can find the free version of this pattern that includes 4 sizes (Baby, Toddler, Child, Adult) here.
There are two PDF’s available for purchase of this pattern. The extended version contains two graphs, one for the baby sizes and one for the larger sizes. Plus the Valentine’s Day special, the “Love Leopard” bonus graph. It also includes stitch counts for 8 different sizes. You can purchase the full version of this pattern on Ravelry or Etsy.
Or if you only want the adult version as PDF printable, you can purchase it for a discounted price as well (Ravelry or Etsy).
Luxe Leopard Bonnet
About the Pattern
The Luxe Leopard Bonnet is an adorable pixie-style bonnet designed just for your little one! This bonnet is available from Newborn to big kids and uses a half double crochet stitch to work up just a smidge faster than some of the single crochet pieces of this collection.
How to Get This Pattern
You can now find this pattern for free on my blog right here! You can also purchase the PDF in either my Etsy or Ravelry shop.
Accessories
The Luxe Leopard Cowl
About the Pattern
If you know my designs, you’ll know that I love making matching sets. Once the beanie was finished, I decided it needed a matching accessory! So the cowl is designed in the same Color Made Easy yarn and works from the same, slightly larger, graph. It is written in adult size, approximately 15″wide x 10″high, but easily adjustable to customize to your own preferences.
How to Get This Pattern
You can now find this pattern for free on my blog right here! You can also purchase the PDF in either my Etsy or Ravelry shop.
The Luxe Leopard Mittens
About the Pattern
The Luxe Leopard Mittens are a brand new pattern that I’ve been cooking up! This pattern written in adult size and will be available in bulky or worsted weight. These mittens use 3 strands of yarn to create a tri-color leopard effect. And the added yarn strand makes for extra warm finished product. These mittens will be released both on my blog and in my shops by the end of the month!
How to Get this Pattern!
The Luxe Leopard Mittens are now available for free on my blog! Find the free pattern here. You can also purchase the PDF in my Ravelry or Etsy shops.
The Luxe Leopard Headband
About the Pattern
The Luxe Leopard Headband is a cozy ear warmer made with the classic leopard print style of this collection. It can be made double thick to be extra warm or as a single layer headband for a slightly cooler style. This pattern is adjustable to make in different sizes with a chart to help you get the right fit. And you can finish this headband in a variety of different ways to get just the style you want.
How to Get This Pattern
You can now find this pattern for free on my blog right here! You can also purchase the PDF in either my Etsy or Ravelry shop.
Seasonal/Decor
Luxe Leopard Basket
About the Pattern
The Luxe Leopard Basket is a really fun home decor piece. It’s specifically designed to fit nursery pots for plants, but its also a great piece for organizing. This pattern uses cotton yarn and works with single crochet in back loops for a lightly textured piece.
How to Get This Pattern
You can now find this pattern for free on my blog right here! You can also purchase the PDF in either my Etsy or Ravelry shop.
The Luxe Leopard Pumpkins
About the Pattern
The Luxe Leopard Pumpkins are a really, fun home decor piece perfect for fall! This pattern comes in three sizes: small, medium, and large. And this pattern is somewhat unique as it is written for both waistcoat stitch (knit-look) and regular single crochet.
How to Get this Pattern
You can find these pumpkins for free right here on my blog! You can also purchase the PDF in either my Etsy or Ravelry shop.
The Luxe Leopard Stocking
About the Pattern
The Luxe Leopard Stocking is a pretty fun take on a Christmas stocking. This pattern uses bulky weight yarn and can be made in two colors or three. The dense stitch makes for a nice sturdy stocking (lots of presents!). The finished stocking measures right about 6″ wide and 18″ tall!
How to Get this Pattern
You can find this stocking for free right here on my blog! You can also purchase the PDF in either my Etsy or Ravelry shop.
The Luxe Leopard Ornament
About the Pattern
What can liven up a Christmas tree better than some leopard print accents?! The Luxe Leopard Ornament is the perfect addition to your Christmas tree. Or add them to a stunning wreath for some more stylish holiday decor.
This bauble style ornament is designed with bulky yarn so it works up pretty quickly. The finished ornament is a 3″ round ball. Add some stylish finishes with a bow or other embellishments.
How to Get this Pattern
This pattern is currently available for free on my blog! Find the free pattern here! You can also purchase this pattern in my Ravelry or Etsy shops.
Final Thoughts
I hope you love the Luxe Leopard Collection as much as I do. It includes some of my favorite pieces that I’ve designed thus far. If you make one of my pieces, I’d love to hear about it! Be sure to tag me on social media at @craftingforweeks (Instagram or Facebook!). I love to share your makes whenever I can.
Until next time, Happy Crafting!
The Twist Your Way Headband is my fave in the collection!!
Can’t wait to make this! I don’t have a favourite yet as I have never made it before but I am sure it will be the hat!
I love the luxe leopard headband using the twist your way. Definitely my favorite from the leopard collection.
That color made easy bulky hat is 😍😍😍 love!! Your work is so amazing! I can’t wait to try one of these projects 😊
The headband is my favorite in the collection!
I’m a huge fan of the worsted weight one. I can’t wait to try it out.
I love the worsted weight beanie and the leopard twist headband
I would love to try the worsted weight beanie! For me worsted weight is just easier to work with and turns out better. ☺️
I love the leopard headband!
I think the headband might be my favorite! Love the whole set, though!