A fun gift for St. Patrick's Day is a sachet or pillow that looks like a shamrock! Here are plans for both a knit and crochet versions.
SHAMROCK LEAF (crochet):
(MAKE SIX for pillow or sachet))
Point: To crochet a heart chain two.
Row 1: chain 1, single crochet twice in each chain stitch.
Row 2: Work even Alternate rows 1 and 2 to make the pointed part of the leaf.
Body: When you reach a width you like simply work even until you have the body of the leaf shaped as desired.
LEAF tops:
To form the round heart top decrease by crocheting two stitches together and working row until middle of leaf. Turn and chain 1 work even. Repeat until shaped as desired. Break off yarn and pull through last loop.
Repeat on other side of leaf top.
Work in ends to finish.
Make six for a sachet. Sew together and stuff with herbs.
For a pillow make two to atleast 12 inches in width at main body section of heart. Stuff and sew together.
SHAMROCK LEAF (knit):
Point: To cast on two stitches.
Row 1: increase by working twice in first and last stitches of row.
Row 2: Work even.
Alternate two rows until point is desired size.
Body: When you reach a width you like simply work even until you have the body of the leaf is shaped as desired.
Shamrock tops:
To form the round leaf top decrease by knitting two stitches together at edge, and working row until middle of heart. Turn work even. Repeat until shaped as desired. Break off yarn and pull through last loop.
Repeat on other side of leaf top.
Work in ends to finish.
Make six leaves. Sew three together at the sides to form shamrock!
Ideas for use:
Make two shamrocks for a sachet. Sew together and stuff with herbs.
For a pillow make two to at least 12 inches in width at main body section of each leaf. Stuff and sew together.
Here's some more Irish theme patterns for you for the holiday!
Medieval Irish Hood
http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/3926...
St. Paddy's Hat
http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/3926...
Make a Shamrock
http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/3926...
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