St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner and I thought I would try and figure out how to make a crochet shamrock. I slightly modified a flower pattern and after several tries, I finally got it.
Aren’t they just cute! These are really easy to make. You can make one in just a couple of minutes.
These shamrocks are a great size for using them in several projects you may have in mind.
They would make great pins if you don’t have anything else to wear that is green on St. Patrick’s Day.
I recently used this pattern to make a Shamrock Coffee Cup Cozy!
After making one shamrock, my son asked me to make a garland like I did for Valentine’s Day. So I made several of these shamrocks and strung them on some yarn to hang on our mantle. I just threaded the yarn around the double crochet in the top of the shamrock. See photo below for threading your shamrocks.
What you will need:
- Worsted Weight Yarn – I used Red Heart Paddy Green
- H Crochet Hook
- Scissors
- Yarn Needle
RED HEART Super Saver Jumbo Yarn – Paddy Green Price $6.35 
If you are more of a visual learner, I have made a video for you to watch.
How To Crochet a Shamrock:
Chain 4, Slip Stitch into your first chain.
*Chain 4. Triple Crochet; Double Crochet; Triple Crochet all into the center of the circle. Chain 4, Slip Stitch into the center.* This makes one petal. Repeat from * to * for a total of 3 petals.
Chain 7. Half Double Crochet into the 3rd chain from your hook. Slip Stitch into the remaining chains. Add a final slip stitch into the center of the shamrock.
Cut your yarn and weave in your end.
As you can see they really are very simple to make.
Printable Crochet Shamrock Pattern
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What would you use these shamrocks for?
Amber Albright says
March 4, 2015 at 9:41 amI’ve been trying to teach myself how to crochet! This might a good “starter” thing for me to try!
devon says
March 4, 2015 at 9:48 amThe first project I tackled was dishcloths. My pattern is pretty easy to follow with a video tutorial as well.
Nana Linda says
March 16, 2016 at 8:08 pmThese are great. I am trying to make little holiday crochet items to for the holidays of my grandson’s first year to be Christmas ornaments for him. Thanks for your simple design. I used a “magic circle” instead of the first chain four.
devon says
March 16, 2016 at 8:10 pmThat is a great idea! I made this pattern before I learned the “magic circle”….or I should say, still trying to master. 🙂
Alyssa says
March 4, 2015 at 12:23 pmGreat video! Thanks for sharing this! I think these would make a really cute garland or mobile type hanging decoration!
Kristen Kelly says
March 4, 2015 at 12:55 pmThose turned out really cute! My mother-in-law would love these!
Erica says
March 4, 2015 at 3:56 pmThese are so cute! My daughter wants to start learning how to crochet- what a great project to start with! Thanks for the tutorial and for linking up at Wordless Wednesday! xoxo
Mela says
March 4, 2015 at 9:29 pmThis is so cute!
I’m a new follower from the link-up!
Beth McIntire says
March 5, 2015 at 12:04 pmThese are so adorable! My girls will be thrilled. I can’t wait to try making them.
Jennifer Corter says
March 5, 2015 at 5:56 pmBoy do I wish that I could crochet! I’d love to make little shamrocks!
Susan says
March 6, 2015 at 12:42 amHow adorable! (and I never would have figured a pattern out on my own). Thanks for sharing at the This Is How We Roll Link Party on Organized 31.
Emily says
March 6, 2015 at 8:45 amThese are great! Thanks for sharing, I’m going to use your tutorial to make some for a St. Patrick’s Day garland I’m working on. Have a great weekend!
devon says
March 6, 2015 at 8:48 amI would Love to see your garland when you are done!
Sara says
March 6, 2015 at 10:34 amThese are too cute! My daughter and I will have so much fun trying to make these! thank you
Melissa Vera says
March 7, 2015 at 2:03 pmI have always wanted to learn how to crochet but somehow I never got the hang of it. This are too cute. Thank you for linking up this week @ #HomeMattersParty. Looking forward to seeing what you post next week,
Alexandra says
March 7, 2015 at 9:31 pmSuch a cute little Shamrock! I was thinking about some small shamrocks, and going to start my look for a pattern here soon but while linky party attending, I found this one.
Alexandra says
March 9, 2015 at 12:38 pmThank you for taking the time to join our party! The Giveaway portion has been updated.
Anna says
March 9, 2015 at 7:58 amSuch an easy to follow pattern! I used the shamrock to make a cute headband for my niece.
Thanks for the inspiration!
devon says
March 9, 2015 at 8:15 amYou’re Welcome Anna! Your headband turned out super cute!
Sharon - Her Organized Chaos says
March 9, 2015 at 10:02 amThis is so great! It seems simple enough (even for a beginner like me). I would love if you shared this at Totally Terrific Tuesday that goes live tonight at 9pm CST. I hope to see you there and see what else you got!
Sharon
Mlissabeth says
March 9, 2015 at 5:07 pmThose are so cute. I appreciate that you shared the pattern and video tutorial.
Sam says
March 10, 2015 at 2:45 amThese are so clever and cute. Love them! Now if only I could crochet…
[email protected] The McCallums Shamrock Patch says
March 11, 2015 at 11:19 amThank you so much for sharing your wonderful DIY on #PureBlogLove , what an awesome idea!I Hope to see you this Thursday night again!
Besos
Heidy
Diane Williams says
March 12, 2015 at 8:24 pmThank you for linking up this week at the Pure Blog Love Link Party! The party is live now at Homemade Food Junkie.
We would love to have you join us!
Shannon Grimm says
March 12, 2015 at 11:36 pmI am working up a bunch of these! I think I am going to make a garland… We’ll see. hehe. Thank you! You rock!
devon says
March 13, 2015 at 7:39 amAwesome! I bet it turns out lovely. Thank you!
Rachel says
March 16, 2015 at 10:05 amI think this is the best shamrock pattern that I’ve seen! I love it! Thank you for sharing it at the Yarn Fanatic Party! This is going to be one of my features! (Look for it on Facebook tomorrow!) I hope to “see” you at the party again!
Brett Beyer says
February 11, 2016 at 7:02 amI love the design of these. I especially like the stem of the shamrock. My wife crochets, so I’m going to have to redirect this thread to her.
devon says
February 11, 2016 at 7:24 amThank you Brett! I am glad you like it and I appreciate you showing my pattern to your wife!
G says
February 15, 2016 at 9:44 amI’d make a garland of these shamrocks. I made a heart garland for St. Valentine’s.
Linda stein says
February 29, 2016 at 12:54 pmYou can hot glue a clip on back and wear in your hair on St. Patrick day.
devon says
February 29, 2016 at 12:55 pmGreat Idea!
Nichole says
March 15, 2016 at 7:30 pmI’ve tried a few times, but my center hole ends up big (like a dime-size space), not tight like in the picture. What am I doing wrong?
devon says
March 15, 2016 at 7:32 pmYour chains may be bigger than mine, everyone crochets just a bit differently. Try either chaining tighter or cut out a chain or two to make the space smaller. Hope that helps out. Let me know.
Nichole says
March 16, 2016 at 9:48 pmGot it! Have made 8 for all the ladies at my table at MOPS to pin on tomorrow.
devon says
March 16, 2016 at 9:49 pmAWESOME! I am glad you were able to get it to work! Have fun at MOPS tomorrow!
Gretchen says
March 5, 2017 at 5:50 pmI found your website while on Pinterest looking for a Shamrock pattern. I have also made the shell headband. I intend to spend more time looking through your website.
Mary says
March 3, 2018 at 8:40 amThank you for your crochet shamrock video. It was easy enough even I could do it. I love my shamrock!
Debbie says
March 12, 2018 at 8:45 pmDevon, this is great! Just the right size for a pin to wear, small enough for garland or attach to a barrette for hair wear. Thanks so much! I signed up for your newsletter.
devon says
March 12, 2018 at 9:02 pmDebbie, Glad you like the pattern!! Thank you for signing up too!
Pam says
March 16, 2018 at 9:30 amI used your pattern and attached tie pins to the back with a hot glue gun.