SHAMROCK COASTER
The following pattern is my original design.
Please only copy or print this pattern for personal use.
This pattern has not been tested so please contact me if you find any errors.
MATERIALS:
Hook: Size G
Yarn: Red Heart 4-Ply Worsted Weight (Green)
Yarn Needle
Stitches used: ch, sl st, sc, dc.
Difficulty: EASY
NOTE: This pattern works up very quickly and is great for a last minute gift project.
LEAF (Make 3): Ch 4, 11 dc in 4th ch from hook. Join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch 4. Fasten off and weave in ends.
STEM: Ch 7, sc in hump of 2nd ch from hk. Sc in hump of each ch across - do not fasten off .
ASSEMBLY: Work 2 sc in one st of one of the leave, add on 2nd leaf the same way and continue working 2 sc in each stitch all the way around. Now back to the first leaf you added, work 2 sc in each rem st around. Add on the third leaf, 2 sc in each st around. Sl st at the base of the 2nd leaf, sl st in the stem. Fasten off leaving about a 4" yarn tail.
FINISHING: To complete the coaster thread the yarn needle with the yarn tail and tack the left and right leaves to the sides of the stem. This stablizes the shamrock.
WEAVE IN ENDS.