Begin with a ring ( 3 - 1 - 1 - 1 - 1 - 1 - 1 - 1 - 1 - 1 - 1 - 3) there are 11 picots graduated in size from small to large then back to small again Use a good picot gauge.
Chain ( - 4 + 3 + 3 + 4 + 4 + 5 + 1 - 1 + 5 + 4 + 4 + 3 + 3 + 4 +) The last join is to the first picot of this chain.
Stem BDS to desired length
The Picot gauge is the key to tatting this beautiful Spring Leaf.
Enjoy!