This easy shamrock crochet pattern is a quick little project that’s perfect for St. Patrick’s Day! Made from three small crochet hearts, the shamrock works up quickly and is a great way to use leftover worsted-weight yarn.
Use your finished crochet shamrock as an applique, add it to a St. Patrick’s Day decoration, or make a few to use as festive little embellishments. The finished shamrock measures approximately 3 in. wide × 4 in. tall (7.5 × 10 cm), including the stem.
Easy Shamrock Crochet Pattern
Pattern Details
Skill level: Easy
Yarn: Worsted-weight cotton yarn
Hook: 4 mm (US G-6) or 5 mm (US H-8) crochet hook
Finished size: Approximately 3 in. wide × 4 in. tall (7.5 × 10 cm), including stem
Construction: Three heart motifs are crocheted separately, sewn together, and finished with a braided stem
Materials
- Worsted-weight cotton yarn; sample shown in Lily Sugar ‘N Cream, Aloe Vera colorway
- 4 mm (US G-6) or 5 mm (US H-8) crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Crochet Abbreviations
beg – beginning
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
hdc – half double crochet
sl st – slip stitch
st(s) – stitch(es)
This free crochet pattern is written in U.S. crochet terms and abbreviations. Stitch counts are provided throughout the pattern to help you keep on track.
New to crochet abbreviations? Visit my Crochet Abbreviations reference for help. You can also see my U.S. to U.K. Crochet Conversion Chart if you’re more familiar with U.K. crochet terminology, or visit my Crochet Stitch Chart Symbols guide for help reading the stitch diagram below.
Pattern Instructions
Shamrock Leaves (Make 3)
Each shamrock leaf is worked as a small heart-shaped motif.
Make a magic ring. As an alternative to the magic ring, ch 4 and join with a sl st in the furthest ch from hook to form a ring.
Round 1: Ch 2 (counts as hdc), working into ring, work 3 hdc, 3 dc, ch 1, sl st in ring, ch 1, 3 dc, 3 hdc, join with a sl st in top of beg ch — 16 sts.
Pull the yarn tail to close the center of the ring. Fasten off, leaving a tail approximately 6 in. (15 cm) long.
Assembly
Using the yarn tails and a yarn needle, stitch the three shamrock leaves together as shown in blue in the diagram below.
Braid the three 6 in. (15 cm) yarn tails together to form the stem. Tie a small knot at the bottom to secure.
More St. Patrick’s Day Crochet Patterns
- Crochet Clover Afghan Square Pattern – Granny Square
- St. Patrick’s Day Wreath Crochet Pattern With a Pot of Gold
- Small Clover Pattern – Crochet Clover Applique
- Shamrock Tunisian Crochet Dishcloth
This is very pretty. Thanks a lot.
You say “working into ring” …what ring?
You just start with a Magic Circle then start with round 1 after that.
What if you don’t use the magic circles then what would be for the rings…….I was thinking a ch 4
Yes, I usually use a ch 4 then join as an alternative to the magic ring.
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That is adorable! I usually ignore shamrock patterns as they are mostly the same. Love and must do this one!
Very cool; and no ends to weave in since they are braided into the stem. And if you did four hearts, it would be very lucky! Thanks for sharing your wonderful creations.