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Let’s learn how to make a clover applique! The perfect quick and easy project for St. Patrick’s day and to start spring! If you haven’t crocheted before, start with my beginner series to learn how to crochet!
What Yarn Am I Using?
I am using Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton Yarn. It is my absolute favourite go to yarn for creating just about anything!
Difficulty Level
- Advanced Beginner/Intermediate
Supply List:
Yarn/Material (for one granny square) – Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton Yarn (worsted weight level 4 yarn):
- Yarn A – Approx. 3g/5.7 yds (Lime – Clover)
Hook:
Other:
Finished Measurement:
- Final clover measures to about 2″ x 2″ (this can vary depending on yarn you use and or tension)
Stitches Used/Abbreviations (US Terms):
- Magic Circle
- ch = Chain
- st(s) = Stitch(es)
- sl st = Slip Stitch
- sc = Single Crochet
- hdc = Half Double Crochet
- dc = Double Crochet
- tc = Triple Crochet
- yo = Yarn Over
- FO = Fasten Off
- sk = Skip
- sp(s) = Space(s)
- Rep = Repeat
- Cont = Continue
- Beg = Beginning
- Prev = Previous
- * = Repeat Instructions
- (…) = sts within parenthesis to be worked all into the same indicated st/sp
- […] = Repeat instructions within brackets the indicated amount of times
Pattern Notes:
- This pattern is written in US terms and is worked in rounds.
- Photo steps/breakdowns are included below most rounds. Photographs are from a right handed crochet perspective.
- When viewing the diagrams, I have included parenthesis to indicate when sts are to be placed into the same st/sp.
Pattern
Visual Clover Applique Pattern:
Below is the pattern broken down into visual steps for those who are more visual learners. There is also just the written pattern at the end of this post for those who would prefer that 🙂
Round 1:
Starting with Yarn A and a 4mm hook, make a magic circle. Ch 2. Work 12 hdc into the circle. Sl st into first hdc (skipping over the ch 2 from beg of round). Pull tail to close circle. Do not FO. (12 hdc)
Note: Each leaf of the clover is worked over 3 sts. Sts with the (…) are to be worked into the same st/sp.
Round 2:
- Ch 2, (tc, dc) back into same st. Sc into next st, (dc, tc, ch 2, sl st) into next st to create first leaf.
- [Into next 3 sts, work: (sl st, ch 2, tc, dc), sc, (dc, tc, ch 2, sl st)] 3 times.
- Ch 5 for the stem (you can ch the length to your preference), sl st into 2nd ch from hook and then cont to sl st into remaining 3 sts back to start of stem. Sl st to join first st of beg of round. Pull loop to back and FO.
Written Clover Applique Pattern:
Below is strictly just the written version of this pattern without the added photo/step breakdown. If you need more clarity, see the visual pattern above.
Round 1: Starting with Yarn A and a 4mm hook, make a magic circle. Ch 2. Work 12 hdc into the circle. Sl st into first hdc (skipping over the ch 2 from beg of round). Pull tail to close circle. Do not FO. (12 hdc)
Note: Each leaf of the clover is worked over 3 sts. Sts within the (…) are to be worked into the same st/sp.
Round 2: Ch 2, (tc, dc) back into same st. Sc into next st, (dc, tc, ch 2, sl st) into next st. [Into next 3 sts, work: (sl st, ch 2, tc, dc), sc, (dc, tc, ch 2, sl st)] 3 times. Ch 5 for the stem, sl st into 2nd ch from hook and then cont to sl st into remaining 3 sts back to start of stem. Sl st to join first st of beg of round. Pull loop to back and FO.
All Done!
I hope you enjoyed creating this clover – I would absolutely love to see the results! Please link to my website alyssiacreates.com and tag me @alyssia.creates on Instagram or Tiktok if you post your projects featuring this applique!
What’s next?
Learn how to turn this clover applique into a Clover Granny Square!
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