This pattern is for a cute crochet shamrock applique. This is perfect for your St. Patrick’s Day home décor. Use on your crochet projects like pillows and blankets. Dress up your table with shamrock coasters.
This applique is also a part of the ongoing CAL, Every Day Wall Hanging. Each applique is unique in that it snaps on and off, making one wall hanging versatile all year round. Other appliques for this wall hanging have been released and more will be released based on seasons, holidays, and whenever inspiration strikes.
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Materials:
#4 Cotton Lion Brand 24/7 Small amounts for the applique {Use up your scraps}
US G (4mm) Furls hook,
Tapestry needle
If you are using this applique for the Every Day Wall Hanging, you will also need:
Large metal sew-on snaps
Plastic Canvas
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner +
Size: 4” wide
Abbreviation Used: {US Terms}
Rnd=round
ch=chain
tr=treble crochet
dc=double crochet
sl st=slip stitch
sc=single crochet
hdc=half double crochet
st(s)=stitch(es)
MR=Magic Ring
Instructions for Crochet Shamrock Applique
Heart: {Make 3}
When doing the ch 1 in rnd 1, work loosely as you will be working in these in the 2nd rnd.
Rnd 1: With green, ch 4, All the following sts will be worked into the first ch (farthest ch from hook) (3 tr, 3 dc, ch 1, 1 tr, ch 1, 3 dc, 3 tr, ch 2, sl st into center
Rnd 2: Ch 3, (sc and hdc) in the first tr, 3 hdc next st, 2 hdc next st, sc next 4 sts {which includes the ch 1}, ch 1, dc in the tr, ch 1, sc next 4 sts {which will include the ch1}, 2 hdc next st, 3 hdc next st, (hdc and sc) next st, ch 3, sl st into center. Fasten off. Leave a long tail for sewing.
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Crochet Shamrock Assembly:
Place tips of two hearts together wrong side up. Sew together in back loops from tip to five stiches up. Refer to photos for placement. Add the third heart and sew in same fashion. Add final heart and sew. Join green where the 3 hearts meet. Ch desired amount for length of stem. For example, I did ch 7, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch, sl st where you began. Weave in all ends.
Optional: Steam block the applique
These instructions are for using this applique with the Every Day Wall Hanging.
Using the shamrock as a template, cut the plastic canvas slightly smaller than the shape. Sew section of metal snap with the nub facing up to the middle of the plastic canvas shamrock shape. Sew plastic canvas to back of shamrock with snap facing out.
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