Simple crocheted shamrock applique - photo tutorial

Few days ago I was asked if I can make small crocheted shamrock appliques. So I tried and made some. It was fun so I decided to share this fun with other people :) So - here is simple tutorial of cute shamrock applique.
I'm not so good at writing tutorials and crocheting terms so I added pictures for each step.






Stitches used for this applique:
Chain (ch), slip stitch (sl), double crochet (dc), treble stitch (tr).



So - let's start!

1. Make magic loop (or magic circle).






Make magic loop (magic circle)



2. Chain 3, treble stitch 1, chain 1, double crochet 1, chain 1, treble stitch 1, chain 3, slip stitch in magic loop.



 

Chain 3

Treble stitch 1, chain 1, double crochet 1, chain 1,
 treble stitch 1, chain 3, slip stitch in magic loop.
This is how it will look now.

3. Repeat previos step  two more times (or three if You want lucky clover leaf).


Now this starts to look like shamrock.

4. Now we need make stem for this shamrock.

Chain 7, turn. Slip stitch in 2nd stitch from hook, slip stitch in each stitch till end of the row, last slip stitch make into magic loop.


Chain 7, turn.

Slip stitch in 2nd stitch from hook, slip stitch in each stitch
till end of the row, last slip stitch make into magic loop.

Now turn around, pull the thread. Weave in ends.



Congratulations! You have cute shamrock applique! Try different yarns and threads - these appliques look a bit different with different yarns.

Cotton yarn, applique measures ~1,2 inches

Embroidery thread, measures ~1 inch wide

Cotton thread nr.10, measures ~1 inch wide.

And, if You don't want to crochet, but want these cute appliques (and many more different appliques), You are welcome to visit my shop at www.kikamoracrafts.com

New year...

The new year has begun. I barely have had time for myself - hobbies, crafts, life - lately. Well, let's say - I felt like robot last 6 months - my dayjob took all my resources. I can't say I did not like my job - I loved it. I still do. But I had to make decision - job or health. So I did. I have to work 2 more weeks and then I'm unemployed again. That means - I will have time for crafting and dolls.
Yep, since last post here my doll "family" has grown. Total number for now - 44 dolls. I don't think this number will grow much more, but now all these "people" need clothes, accessories, space...
As for clothes... I played a bit and here are some dresses for fashion dolls. Model for these dresses - Barbie Fashionista, but dresses fit also Silkstone Barbie, Fashion Royalty dolls, Liv dolls.

Hot pink and black strapless dress. Also matching handbag.

Strapless dress in black-grey-white shades. Comes together with matching shawl
and black "pearl" necklace.

 

Blue and light green combination - summer dress, scarf and headband.