Crochet Shamrock (with White Edge)

The Crochet Shamrock with White Edge is a charming and whimsical decoration perfect for St. Patrick's Day or any time you want to add a touch of Irish charm to your home. Made with soft, green yarn and intricate crochet stitches, this shamrock features a delicate white edge that adds a touch of elegance to its traditional Irish design. The three-leafed shape is classic and recognizable, making it a lovely addition to any room, from a mantel to a windowsill.

Skill: Easy

Size: About 5½” round.

Materials: Worsted Weight Yarn Green – 18 yds White – 6 yds

Crochet Hook:Size I-9 (5.50 mm)

Pattern

Shamrock

Rnd 1: (Right Side) Starting at center, ch 4, sl st in first ch to form ring; ch 1 (loosely), [3 dc, ch 2] 3 times in ring, dc in ring; join with hdc to first dc (to form last sp and position yarn for next round). Mark last sp formed. (10 dc and 4 ch-2 sps)

Rnd 2: [(Dc, 3 tr, dc, sl st, ch 1, dc, 3 tr, dc) in center dc of next 3-dc group, sl st in next ch-2 sp] 3 times, sl st in next dc, ch 1, 3 hdc in same dc. DO NOT JOIN. Work continues in Rows

Rows 3-4: Ch 1, turn, hdc in next 3 hdc. (3 hdc)

At the end of Row 4, finish off and weave in ends.

Edging: With right side facing, join White with sl st to marked ch-2 sp, [2 sc in next 4 sts, sc in next st, sl st over next sl st in sp between leaves, sc in next st, 2 sc in next 4 sts, sl st over sl st into ch-2 sp on Rnd 1] 3 times. Finish off and weave in ends.