Crocheted Shamrock Garland

St. Patrick's Day garland to decorate your home, office or classroom.

Approximate Time: Less than an hour.

Length: 9 shamrocks = 45 inches

Supplies:

• green worsted weight yarn
• size I crochet hook

Instructions:

Shamrock: Chain 4, join with a slip stitch in first chain to form a ring.

Petal (make 3): Chain 3, trc, dc, trc, ch 3, slip stitch in ring.

Stem: Chain 4, slip stitch in 2nd chain from hook, and remaining two chains. Fasten off.

Weave in ends.

To join into garland:

Ch 10, slipstitch in first chain, to make a loop.

Ch 10, slipstitch in the top of the chain 3, on the left side of the center shamrock petal.

Ch 15, slipstitch in the top of the chain 3, on the left side of the center shamrock leaf. Repeat from * until about 4 inches shorter than desired length.

Ch 20, slipstitch in the 10th ch from hook, to form a ring.

Hang from rings.

By Suzie from Bellingham WA
http://suzies-yarnie-stuff.blogspot.com/