Nothing says St. Patrick's Day like a clover. This shamrock is quick, easy, and can be finished in plenty of time for St. Paddy's.
What says “Happy St. Patrick’s Day!” quite like clovers? This crochet pattern is quick, easy, and dozens of them can be completed just in time for the leprechauns.
3-Leaf Clover Pattern
This clover is comprised of three parts plus a stem.
Leaf Pattern (Make 3.)
Chain 2 (just like a very small foundation chain.)
Row 1: Make 2 single crochet stitches (sc) in the second chain from the hook. This step has made 2 single crochets.
Row 2: Chain 1, turn, 2 single crochets (sc) in each single crochet across. This step makes 4 sc’s.
Row 3: Chain 1, turn, sc in first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in last sc. This has made 5 single crochets.
Row 4: Chain 1, turn, sc in first sc, 4 double crochet (dc) in next sc, sl st in next sc, 4 dc in next sc, sc in next sc. Row 4 should have 11 stitches.
Finishing: Do not turn leaf; instead, pivot (work in holes) to work around lower edges of heart. Work sc evenly spaced around lower edges of heart, working 2 sc in lower point. Join with sl st in first sc of row 4.
Attach the three leaves together at the pointy part of each leaf. If a long tail was left, move it over to the tip by weaving it, and use it to tie the three together.
Stem
Once the leaves are connected, use a long tail yarn if it is there; crochet a chain and knot the end of it. That’s it.
If a long tail yarn is not available, just stitch a chain out of yarn (about 7 stitches should do, but use judgment here) and attach it to the clover. It’s finished!
Clever Clovers
- Make a four-leaf clover by making one more leaf according to the pattern above and attaching all four leaves together at the pointy part of each leaf. Again, if a long tail was left, move it over to the tip by weaving it, and use it to tie the four together.
- Make a smaller clover (using a small hook and crochet thread) as an appliqué on a small item, such as an eyeglass case, an MP3 holder, or a cell phone holder. Freeform crochet looks great when hearts are incorporated. Their shape lends well to fronts of slippers and top sides of mittens.
- Make a collection of same-yarned, but differently sized clovers (by doubling up the yarn and using a larger hook.) Add these to a dress, a purse, or picture frame.
- Make a large cotton 4-leaf clover as a potholder.
- Make a set of medium size clovers to make coasters.
- Attach one to a make a special card for someone.
- Make a number of them to pass out to co-workers on St. Patrick’s Day. Add a safety pin, and they are done.
- Stitch some together to make a runner or a wall decoration.
- Do some up in crochet thread and link them together to make a stunning doily runner.
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