Looking for the quickest and easiest shamrock pattern? You’ve come to the right place! After getting so many requests for a shamrock pattern each year, I’m excited to share my go-to free pattern with you in plenty of time for St. Patrick’s Day. This little shamrock works up so quickly, you’ll want to make dozens!
A Touch of Irish Tradition
Being Irish and living all my life in Ireland, St. Patrick’s Day on March 17th holds a special place in my heart. While my parents’ generation always wore a sprig of real shamrock on their coats, I found these crochet versions perfect for children. When my kids were young, I created these tiny crochet shamrocks for them and their school friends.
They proudly wore them pinned to their jumpers for school and to the local St. Patrick’s Day parade. I’d find these little green treasures tucked away in school bags for days afterward!Â
This basic crochet shamrock applique is perfect for adding a lucky charm to anything – from hats to bags, or even strung together to make a cheerful crochet shamrock garland for your St. Patrick’s Day decor.
Shamrock Details
I wanted a pattern that worked up quickly and was simple to make. I used DK weight cotton yarn and a 4 mm hook but you can make these shamrocks using any weight yarn and matching hook. Dig through your stash for those different shades of green yarn and get started!
Add a pin to the back, and you’ve got yourself a lovely brooch. You’ll be surprised at how quickly you can make a bunch of these for family and friends.
What You’ll Need
- Green yarn (I used DK weight cotton)
- 4 mm crochet hook (or size appropriate for your yarn)
- Scissors
- Darning needle
- Optional: brooch pin and glue gun
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Crochet Shamrock Easy Pattern
Shamrock Measurements
Approximately 2.5 in [6.5 cm] high (including stalk) using dk weight yarn and 4 mm hook.
Notes
- This pattern is worked in one round. All stitches are made into a magic ring, which you will pull tight when the round is complete.
- You could as an alternative – ch 4 and join into a ring with a sl st to the 1st chain. Work all stitches from round 1 into this ring.
- I have included instructions for the treble and double crochet stitches below
Abbreviations
US Crochet terms
- sl st slip stitch
- dc double crochet
- Tr treble crochet
- Dtr double treble crochet
- ch chain
- st stitch
- rep repeat
- MR magic ring
Treble Crochet (tr)
- Yarn over hook twice
- Insert hook into stitch (or space)
- Yarn over and pull through stitch (4 loops on hook)
- Yarn over and pull through 2 loops (3 loops on hook)
- Yarn over and pull through 2 loops (2 loops on hook)
- Yarn over and pull through remaining 2 loops
Double Treble Crochet (dtr)
- Yarn over hook three times
- Insert hook into stitch (or space)
- Yarn over and pull through stitch (5 loops on hook)
- Yarn over and pull through 2 loops (4 loops on hook)
- Yarn over and pull through 2 loops (3 loops on hook)
- Yarn over and pull through 2 loops (2 loops on hook)
- Yarn over and pull through remaining 2 loops
Shamrock Pattern Instructions
Make a magic ring (or ch 4 and join into 1st ch to form a ring)
Round 1: Ch 7, sl st into 2nd ch from hook and sl st into each of the remaining 5 chs (to make the stem), sl st into ring, [ch 4, 1 dtr, 2 tr, 1 dtr, ch 4, sl st into ring] 3 times, fasten off yarn.
Pull ring tight and weave in all threads.
Attach a pin using matching thread at the back of the shamrock to make a brooch, if you wish.
PIN FOR LATER
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These little shamrocks are exactly like the ones I used to make. Everyone I made them for still has them.
That is lovely to hear!
Thanks!