MyPicot | Free crochet patterns Irish Crochet tutorial. Lesson 3 of 6. The Irish lace and freeform often use the motif leaf. It is good to use for forming branches or lay figure ornament. It’s simplicity and the way of crocheting can change the direction of the bending of the leaf, which in turn allows to make any conceived pattern.Let us consider how to crochet the simple straight leaf