Crochet Elegant Shamrock Potholder Free Pattern

Materials Needed

• Worsted weight yarn in green and white
• Crochet hook size H/8 (5mm)
• Yarn needle
• Scissors

Abbreviations

• ch - chain
• sl st - slip stitch
• sc - single crochet
• hdc - half double crochet
• dc - double crochet

Instructions

Leaf Section (Make 3)

1. With green yarn, ch 4, sl st to form a ring.
2. Round 1: Ch 2 (counts as hdc), 11 hdc in ring, sl st to top of ch 2. (12 hdc)
3. Round 2: Ch 2, *hdc in same st, 2 hdc in next st*, repeat * to * around, sl st to top of ch 2. (24 hdc)
4. Round 3: Ch 2, *hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st*, repeat * to * around, sl st to top of ch 2. (36 hdc)

Stem Section

1. With green yarn, ch 13.
2. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across. Turn.
3. Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Fasten off.

Finishing

1. Arrange the three leaves in a shamrock shape and sew them together at the center.
2. Attach the stem at the bottom of the leaves.
3. With white yarn, join at any point of the shamrock and sc around the entire edge, making sure to evenly space your stitches. Fasten off and weave in ends.
4. Create a loop at the top for hanging: Ch 15, sl st back into the starting point and fasten off.

Notes

Be sure to block your finished potholder to ensure it lies flat.