Free Crochet Shamrock Pattern

In this blog post, I'm sharing a charming free crochet shamrock pattern that's also quick and easy to make. Perfect for beginners and experienced crocheters alike, this pattern promises to whisk you away on a fun adventure, one stitch at a time.

It's time to gather your yarn and dust off your crochet hooks. Let's embark on a whimsical journey to crochet the perfect St. Patrick's Day accessory, because who knows what treasures await at the end of a rainbow of yarn?

3 Crochet shamrocks in a hand. Crocheted with green yarn

Materials you need to make a shamrock from my free crochet shamrock pattern

Oddments of double knitting weight yarn (light worsted weight).

3.5mm (US E/4) hook
Brooch back (1 per shamrock)
Wool needle and scissors

Note: each shamrock only takes a small amount of yarn (approximately 5g), therefore it's a great stash-buster.

Finished size of your crochet shamrock

Approximately 5.5cm high (including stalk) using double knitting yarn and 3.5mm (US E/4) hook.

Gauge/Tension

Is not critical for this project. Just make sure that you use the recommended hook size for your yarn, or one size smaller.

Pattern Notes

This pattern is worked in the round, joining each round.

Copyright

Before using this pattern please read the copyright terms, all of which apply globally.

This pattern is published under copyright to me (Lynne Rowe) and is for your own personal use only. Feel free to sell items made from this pattern for charity fundraising purposes, or to gift to family and friends. But note that selling small numbers for profit is only allowed with permission. Please email lynne@knitcrochetcreate.com for permission to sell in small numbers. By downloading or using this pattern, you agree to these terms.

Abbreviations (US terms given first, with UK terms in brackets)

Ch = chain; dc = double crochet (UK tr = treble crochet); hdc, half double crochet (UK htr = half treble crochet ); sc = single crochet (UK dc = double crochet); ss, slip stitch; st(s) = stitch(es); tr = treble crochet (UK dtr = double treble crochet); RS = right side.

How to make a shamrock from my free crochet shamrock pattern

Free Crochet Shamrock Pattern US terms

Firstly, with Green and US E/4 hook, make a magic ring.

Round 1 (RS): Ch1 (does not count as a st), 8sc into the magic ring, then pull ring tight to close. Ss into the first dc. (8 sts)

Round 2: *[1dc, 2tr, 1hdc, 2tr, 1dc] in next st, ss in next st; repeat from * twice more, ss in next st, 5ch (for stem), 1sc in second ch from hook, 1sc in each of next 3 ch, ss in next st (this is the ss from the end of Round 1). Cut yarn, fasten off then weave all yarn ends into the wrong side.

Finally, add a brooch back to wrong side, using a small length of matching yarn and wool needle.

Free Crochet Shamrock Pattern UK terms

Firstly, with Green and 3.5mm hook, make a magic ring.

Round 1 (RS): Ch1 (does not count as a st), 8dc into the magic ring, then pull ring tight to close. Ss into the first dc. (8 sts)

Round 2: *[1tr, 2dtr, 1htr, 2dtr, 1tr] in next st, ss in next st; repeat from * twice more, ss in next st, 5ch (for stem), 1dc in second ch from hook, 1dc in each of next 3 ch, ss in next st (this is the ss from the end of Round 1). Cut yarn, fasten off then weave all yarn ends into the wrong side.

Finally, add a brooch back to wrong side, using a small length of matching yarn and wool needle.

If you enjoyed crocheting your shamrocks, by all means enjoy my free crochet strawberries pattern. You can find the blog post here: