Free Mary Jane is a tribute pattern. Free Mary Jane 2.0 is a Leafier tribute pattern :)
If you would like to read more, find the original Free Mary Jane Pattern and post right here on Doily Designs, and thank you for reading. Original Free Mary Jane Pattern
New ~ Leafier Crochet Mary Jane Pattern 2.0 πΏ¨π±π️
Free Mary Jane 2.0
Crochet Cannabis Leaf Pattern Written by Doily Designs
As with all Doily Designs patterns, please feel free to make and sell items, and give credit where due. & Best wishes on sales!
Written in US crochet terms
Measures: Approximately 1.5 - 3 inches, depending on yarn and hook used
Yarn: Medium Worsted Weight, preferably green
Hook: E - H Hooks can be used for this pattern for various sizing, keeping in mind the looser the stitches the flimsier it will be.
For the pictured Mary Jane Leaf designer used an F hook and Hobby Lobby, "I love this yarn!" acrylic in Jelly Bean Green and Forest Green.
Stitch Key
Ch: Chain
Dc: Double Crochet
Hdc: Half Double Crochet
Mr: Magic Ring
Sc: Single Crochet
Slst: Slip Stitch
Option 1; recommended if using 2 strands of yarn;
Rnd 1: Make a Mr, Ch 1, 5 Sc in mr, Slst join in 1st sc, (untwist tail) close mr. (5 Sc)
Rnd 2:Stem ~ Ch 5, Sc in 2nd ch from hook, Slst in same sp. and next 3 sps, Slst in sc, Slst in next sp,
Leaf 1 ~ Ch 5, Slst in 2nd ch from hook, Sc in next 3 sps, Slst in sc, Slst in next sp,
Leaf 2 ~ Ch 6, Slst in 2nd ch, Sc in 3rd, Hdc in next 2, Sc in last, Slst in sc, Slst in next sc.
Leaf 3 ~ Ch 7, Slst in 2nd ch, Sc in 3rd, Hdc in next, Dc in next 2, Hdc in last, Slst in sc, Slst in
next sc,
Leaf 4 ~ Ch 9, Slst in 2nd & 3rd ch sps, Sc in next, Hdc in next, Dc in 3 sps, Hdc in next, Slst in
sc, Slst in next sc.
Repeat Leaf 3,
Repeat Leaf 2,
Repeat Leaf 1, Slst into 'stem', Fasten off, secure ends.
Dry Block, and/or Wet block
For thicker 'leaf' or multicolored leaf as seen with 'Purple Haze', follow the pattern with 2 strands held together.
For Option 2: (may leave a hole in middle if yarn is too thick)
Begin
Make a Mr, Ch 1,
Stem: Ch 5, Sc in 2nd ch from hook, Slst in same sp and next 3 sps, Slst in mr,
Leaf 1: Ch 5, Slst in 2nd ch from hook, Sc in next 3 sps, Slst in mr,
Leaf 2: Ch 6, Slst in 2nd ch, Sc in next, Hdc in 2 sps, Sc in next, Slst in mr,
Leaf 3: Ch 7, Slst in 2nd, Sc in next, Hdc in next, Dc in 2, Hdc in next, Slst in mr,
Leaf 4: Ch 9, Slst in 2nd & 3rd ch sp, Sc in next sp, Hdc in next, Dc in 3 sps, Hdc in next, Slst in mr,
Repeat Leaf 3,
Repeat Leaf 2,
Repeat Leaf 1, Slst in 'stem', Fasten off, Weave and secure ends.
Thank you for stopping by and for your continued support.
If you liked this pattern and want to find out more about freeing Mary Jane, please take a minute to read my post here on Doily Designs. Doily Designs Free Mary Jane
I am dropping a brand new video tutorial and crochet pattern today. We are making a crochet marijuana leaf. π±
I am calling this project 'Free Mary Jane,' and I am putting it out there into the world completely free, as Mary should be. No paywalls, no tiers, just a gift from me to you, because, in the grand scheme of things, that is exactly what this plant was meant to be. Free. πΏ¨π±π️
Back to the Roots of the Craft π§Άπͺ
As makers, we use our hands to create things that bring comfort, heal, and bring joy. For generations, this plant has done the exact same thing for people. But instead of being celebrated, it was locked down. And let's call it what it is, and look at the history of cannabis prohibition is deeply rooted in a history of racist laws and systemic injustice. It was never about the plant itself, it was about control.
To this day, people are still serving time or carrying records for something that grows naturally out of the dirt. Meanwhile, corporations are turning around and making millions off of it legally. It just ain't right. π
So when I eventually sat down to design this leaf pattern, after years of putting it on a back burner, (π€£) and write about my thoughts on the matter, I didn't want to sell it. Keeping this pattern free is my tiny way of honoring the spirit of what is natural, what is right, and what belongs to everyone. It is a nod to liberation, a conversation starter, and a piece of visual solidarity.
The video tutorial walks you through the super simple leaf segments, step by step. It is a great, rhythmic flow once you get the hang of the stitch counts, and you can whip one up in a single sitting using whatever scrap medium weight yarn you have lying around. (hopefully green π¬ I had Blue for my first one π )
Grab your favorite hook, settle into your comfortable spot, and let's make a pot leaf.
Free Mary Jane
Crochet Cannabis Leaf Pattern Written by Doily Designs
As with all Doily Designs patterns, please feel free to make and sell items, and give credit where due. & Best wishes on sales!
Written in US crochet terms
Measures: Approximately 1.5 - 3 inches, depending on yarn and hook used
Yarn: Medium Worsted Weight, preferably green
Hook: E - H Hooks can be used for this pattern for various sizing, keeping in mind the looser the stitches the flimsier it will be.
For the pictured Mary Jane Leaf designer used an F hook and Hobby Lobby, "I love this yarn!" acrylic in Jelly Bean Green and Forest Green.
Stitch Key
Ch: Chain
Dc: Double Crochet
Hdc: Half Double Crochet
Mr: Magic Ring
Sc: Single Crochet
Slst: Slip Stitch
Begin
Make a Mr,
Stem: Ch 5, Sc in 2nd ch from the hook, Slst in same sp and next 3 sps, Slst in mr,
(Leave your Mr (Magic Ring) open here and throughout)
1st Leaf: Ch 5, Slst in 2nd ch sp, Sc in next 3 sps, Slst in mr,
2nd Leaf: Ch 6, Slst in 2nd ch sp, Sc in next 2 sps, Hdc in 2 sps, Slst in mr,
3rd Leaf: Ch 8, slst in 2nd ch sp, Sc in next sp, Hdc in 2 sps, Dc in 2 sps, Hdc in last sp, Slst in mr,
Next: Repeat Leaf 2,
Last: Repeat Leaf 1 to last sc, make a 4th Sc in mr, (not a Slst here),
Untwist tail, (pull closed slightly)
Join in bottom of 'stem', (optional)
Fasten off,
Pull mr firmly, but gently closed, making sure no center hole remains.
Use end to weave and secure.
Enjoy! π₯¬π️
Click below to watch the tutorial π
Tips: If you find that your leaves curl, it is possibly due to your hook size paired with your yarn, and try going smaller on your hook. You could also Top Slst your leaf on to something, apply and secure shape, or wet block, starch, or double up/yarn/leaves. π§Ά
Thank you for stopping by and for your continued support.
Best wishes, happy crocheting and ...
Let US see about freeing Mary, not leashing her like a dog. πΏ¨π±π️
Okay, I must add as well, I have had my doubts and fears for many years where the future could lead us, and here we are on the precipice of my fears, with pharmaceutical companies holding cannabis hostage. Especially given the changes that keep happening. The Department of Justice and the DEA officially moved FDA approved cannabis products and state licensed medical marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III.
On paper, people celebrate that as 'progress' because it means it is no longer legally lumped in with heroin. But if you look closer, moving it to Schedule III, instead of completely de-scheduling it (taking it off the controlled substance list entirely), is exactly what opens the door for massive corporate and pharmaceutical control.
The 'Leash': Schedule III means a substance requires a prescription and is heavily regulated by federal agencies. It paves the way for giant pharmaceutical companies to swoop in, patent specific formulations, and dominate the market.
The 'Limbo': Recreational use, regular people growing a plant, or independent crafters and small legacy growers are still technically left in legal limbo under federal law.
It changes the game from "prohibition" to "monopolization." It is no longer about a natural plant that belongs to the earth, it becomes a tightly controlled corporate product. It is substituting a cage for a tight leash. In my opinion.
Thanks for reading.
π±ππ️
~ Cathleen π§Ά
Fyi. There are wild poisonous, medicinal, edible, annoying leaves and plants of all sorts in most Texans backyards! What are you going to negate everyone until it's all neatly packed in a pill? oh, wait - they did that already- π
The Title: 'How to Hook a Pot Leaf' tumbled around for a hot minute.... π€£
You can double the yarn for a sturdier leaf that stands on its own like the one seen below using Green and Purple together for this cute Purple Haze Strain Leaf π π§Άπ±
Whether you are celebrating a big milestone or just soaking up the first bits of sunshine, it is officially Star Season at Doily Designs. I have just released a brand new tutorial for an old favorite and a couple of ways for you to reach for the stars!
Use for Endless Occasions!!
For the Graduates: Hook up a few in school colors to top a gift or hang from tassel. A little handmade 'You did it!' goes a long way.
For the Teachers: The perfect quick stitch addition to a 'Thank You' note or a gift card holder as the school year wraps up.
For the Summer: String them together for a patriotic July 4th garland or some hobo porch decor for those long Texas summer nights.
Choose Your Learning Style:
πΊ The Tutorial: follow along with me step by step on Youtube! Perfect if you want to sit back and learn into some crochet therapy while we build this together. Tiniest Star Tutorial on Youtube as well with the Magic Ring tutorial!
π The Freebie: Grab the written instructions for the Small Star Pattern free here on the Blog. Great for a quick reference on the go. Along with the free Tiniest Star Pattern also free here on the Blog.
π The Pro Map (Etsy): For my fellow visual spatial thinkers, the Paid Star Chart is waiting for you in the shop. If you prefer to see the architecture of the stitches in a clean printable photo along with reading the text, this chart is your star friend. Star Chart Pattern on Etsy.
Let's see those stars! Tag me in your finished projects if you would like to share. We would love to see the colors and projects you are making your stars for this fun time of year celebrating graduation and our wonderful teachers.
Find the pattern in the description of the video as well as in the Star Chart Pattern on Etsy, or here on Doily Designs.
2 inch crochet CROSS Pendant, for add ons, necklaces, rosaries, and more.
Crochet Cross Pendant Pattern
Written by Doily Designs, Cathleen Wake Gorbatenko Ⓒ 2025
Skill: Easy
Yarn: Small amounts of your choice worsted weight, size 4 yarn.
Hook: E (4 mm) hook
Stitch Key
Ch: Chain
Hdc: Half Double Crochet
Mr: Magic Ring
Sc: Single Crochet
Sl st: Slip Stitch
Begin
Make a Mr, Ch 1,
8 Sc in mr,
Ch 7, Hdc in 3rd ch and next 4 chs, Sl st in next Sc in mr, Sl st in next sc
*Ch 4, Hdc in 3rd and 4th ch sps, Sl st in next sc, Sl st in next sc,* repeat * to * 2 x's to form a Cross, fasten off, weave ends.
Make 2,
Line up 2 pcs and TOP Sl st together;
(2 Sl st on short side, Ch 1, 1 Sl st on end, Ch 1, 2 on side, Sl St in center) for short sides, (3 Sl st on long side, Ch 1, 1 Sl st on end , 3 Sl st on side, Sl st in middle)
Thank you for stopping by.
Happy crocheting, and God bless!
Below, double top Sl St with accent color.
Visit here on this blog to see more Crochet Cross Patterns.
Fun, quick, and easy little Easter Egg Bags. A great way to hang eggs, carry eggs, and fill eggs with treats, and goodies of all kinds (Jelly Beans are our favorite π).π£ These cute Beggs are fun to make and decorate.
The always useful, quick and easy Holiday Dishcloth makes a nice gift.
This year we are skipping the plastic Easter eggs, and paper confetti, and making these super quick, and easy crochet eggs! We are filling them with 'Yarn Confetti', or jelly beans, to hide and gift to friends and family.
These cute and fun crochet Easter EGG BAGS work up so quick, that you can make them and fill an Easter basket in no time. Make eggs to hang, display, or hide these joyful little eggs filled with treats, like jelly beans or tiny toys like marbles, and make delightful little Easter treats.
Pick your favorite colors, work up some quick egg bases, then have fun decorating your many eggs. Make with or without lines and dots, or add fun bunny and chick faces.
Skip the sweat treats and be like Pooh, stuffed with fluff! We use 'yarn confetti' π for stuffing.
While I have been using yarn for stuffing for many years, I never thought to give it a name. The adorable name Yarn Confetti comes from this crafty YouTuber Nicole, of Off the Hook Crochet aka Yarn glitter.
Egg bags are affectionately dubbed 'Easter Beggs'
Thank you for stopping by.
Best wishes, happy crocheting, and Happy Easter! π° π£
See free pattern below. For printable version of this pattern, please visit Doily Designs Etsy
BegDc: Sc in sp, ScFlo of sc just made = Dc, or Hdc.
Hdc: YO, ins hook, YO, pull thru, YO, pull thru 3 lps on hook.
Stitch Key BegDc: Beginning Dc Ch: Chain Dc: Double Crochet Flo: Front Loop Only Hdc: Half Double Crochet lp: Loop Sc: Single Crochet Sl st: Slip Stitch Sp: Space St: Stitch YO: Yarn Over
Begin
Ch 9
Row 1: BegDc in 2nd ch from hook (= Hdc), Hdc in next 7 chs, turn (do not ch 1 here and throughout) (8 Hdc)
Rnd 2: BegDc in turning sp (= Dc), Hdc in next 7 sps, turn. (8 Dc)
Rnd 3 - 14: Repeat Rnd 2.
Rnd 15: Ch 1, turn to unworked side edge, BegDc in side of Hdc, Ch 1, (Hdc, Ch 1) 12 x's evenly across side going into base of hdcs, fasten off leave 24 in tail for later.
Decorate your egg as you would like.
Included here are a few ideas. Skim down the page to see drawstring pattern and ideas.
You can top Sl at to create designs, and
Sl St from top or bottom for different looks.
This egg was crocheted top Sl St from the back to give it this this line without sewing!
You could even add a face! Along with some fun Spiral Bunny Ears.
For Ear Drawstring
Ch 13
(Sc, 3 Hdc) In 2nd ch from hook,
4 Hdc in next 7 ch sps,
4 Sc in next 4 sps,
Ch 75,
(Sc, 3 Hdc) In 2nd ch from hook,
4 Hdc in next 7 sps,
4 Sc in next 4 sps,
Fasten off, weave ends.
You can make a spiral for grass, or ears, or make a simple 50 - 75 ch, and weave thru rnd 15 in and out of hdcs for drawstring.
Thank you for stopping by.
Best wishes, and happy crocheting!
Leave a comment below if you like this pattern or would like to contact Cathleen.
Below; Lucky Charm Shamrock on Doily Designs Seasonal Lip Balm Tote (pattern available on Etsy).
Lucky Charm Shamrock ☘️
Written in US crochet terms.
Skill: Easy
Hook: E (3.50 mm)
Yarn: Small amounts of worsted weight yarn.
Yarn used by designer; Hobby Lobby "I Love
This Cotton!", forest green.
Construction: Made from the center around, using Magic Ring.
Very quick, and easy for lots of fun with Tiny Lucky Charms π
Find the video, and YouTube link below.
Special Stitches
Hdc: YO, ins hook, YO, pull thru, YO, pull thru 3 lps on hook.
Mr: (Magic Ring). Loop yarn around 2 fingers, pull loop on hook thru, leaving an open ring, remove strands from around your fingers, Ch, work pattern stitches into this ring and around the tail, after working sts untwist the tail, join, close Mr by pulling tail gently but firmly closed tight.
Stitch Key
Ch: Chain
Hdc: Half Double Crochet
Mr: Magic Ring
Sl st: Slip Stitch
Begin
Make a Mr,
*Ch 4
Hdc in mr,
Ch 4,
Sl st in mr,*
repeat * to * 2 to 3 x's,
Ch 5, Sl st in 2nd ch and remaining ch's,
Sl st in mr, Sl st in 1st ch,
fasten off,
pull mr closed,
weave ends.
Variation:
Make a Mr,
*Ch 5, Hdc in mr, Ch 5, Sl st in mr,* repeat * to * 3 times, Ch 5, Sl st in 2nd ch and remaining 3 ch sps,
Sl st in mr, Sl st in 1st ch, fasten off, weave ends.
With hook from E - H, depending on size of heart desired.
Special Stitches
Dc (Double Crochet): YO 2 x's, ins hook, YO, pull thru, YO, pull thru 2, YO, pull thru 2.
Hdc (Half Double Crochet): YO 2 x's on hook, ins hook, YO, pull thru, YO, pull thru 3 lps.
Mr: (Magic Ring) Loop yarn as if making a slip knot leaving large circle and working over tail. A.k.a; loop yarn around 2 fingers, insert hook, pull loop thru, slip loop off fingers leaving large circle and working over tail and into circle. After joining last stitch, pull tail to gently but firmly close circle.
Stitch Key
BegDc: Beginning Double Crochet
Dc: Double Crochet
Hdc: Half Double Crochet
lp: Loop
Sc: Single Crochet
Sl st: Slip Stitch
Sp: Space
St: Stitch
YO: Yarn Over
Begin: Make a Mr, Ch 1
Rnd 1: working in mr, Sc, Ch 1, (Hdc, Ch1) 5 x's, Dc, (Hdc, Ch 1) 5 x's, Sc, Ch 1, Sl st in mr, fasten off, weave ends.
Try with different hooks for different heart sizes.
Thank you for stopping by.
Best wishes, happy crocheting, and Happy Valentines! π
A few fun, small Fall Ball Busting crochet patterns.
Go through some of those Autumn yarn ball colors, with small Stash Busting patterns like this 4 in 1, Crochet Fallen Leavesπ crochet pattern.
This ball buster leaves π you wanting to make more, π
Use multiple size leaves π for garland, bunting, earrings, project add ons, table decor and more.
Every year around this time, the Autumn Fallen Leaves Pattern always seems to find its way out of my yarn stash, and blowing around, ππ and using up tiny balls of yarn.
Originally my Pumpkin Leaf pattern, these morphed to Watermelon Leaves (similar type plant leaves), and presently are the Four Size Autumn Leaves Pattern, to celebrate the changing Season. The new Autumn Leaves Patternπ is a tad stiffer then the original, and has 4 fun new sizes.
This leaf design is based on pumpkin, watermelon, and other gourde leaves, but is a great generic looking leaf, for several different crochet leaf projects.
Pumpkin Harvest Cloth is a washcloth, doily, soap saver, sponge, treat bag, or just about whatever you would like. Best of all, it is not limited to PUMPKIN. Change the colors from your ball stash, and make APPLES, PEACHES, a LUFFA, and more!
Fill with soap, treats, or lay flat with several plumped up pumpkins for decor.
Stars are always out, and in season for BALL BUSTING.
Free crochet STAR pattern, along with more star patterns in the Star Chart Pattern found on Etsy.
These patriotic patterns can be done in various colors as seen at the bottom, or get in the voting spirit this Autumn and do some fun Ball Busting patterns from the American Flag Collection, while you sit and contemplate your VOTE for the upcoming Presidential Elections, this Fall.
Be sure to see below for similar patterns in various colors!
