Irish or not, it is always fun to celebrate St Patrick’s Day each March 17th. Make a quick and easy crochet shamrock garland for your home as a cute decoration to hang across a window, mantle or frame.
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Editor’s note: This is an updated version of an article originally posted March 2011 with better photos and additional information.
This cute St Patrick’s Day garland pattern was buried way down in another post, and for clarity, I am sharing it again to make it easier to find.
Each March 1st, I bring my garland out and swag it across the windows by the kitchen table. Not only does it look nice there, but it also reminds me of my mom.
Not only was Mommy an avid crocheter, but she as love to celebrate. March 17th was her birthday and, as you can see in this vintage photo, St Patrick’s Day was always very special to her. That’s me over Mommy’s shoulder wearing a kelly-green dress with frilly-sleeves and hem that she made especially for St Patrick’s Day.
This little leprechaun figurine belonged to Mommy too, and I am so happy to have it now.
Is it St. Paddy’s Day or St. Patty’s Day?
Do you ever use the greeting, “Happy St. Paddy’s Day?”
Many people have become familiar with a shortened nickname for this holiday. Some refer to this day as “St. Paddy’s Day.” Others say, St. Patty’s Day.
Is one correct? Well, technically, “Paddy” is the shortened form of Patrick and “Patty” is the shortened form of “Patricia.” So the masculine form, “St Paddy” is the better choice.
A little about St. Patrick
March 17th is the day we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Originally, St. Patrick’s Day was a feast day for the patron saint who brought Christianity to Ireland but through the years it has evolved into a secular celebration of Irish heritage.
St. Patrick was actually born in Britain, not Ireland, to wealthy parents near the end of the fourth century.
Patrick was taken prisoner, at the age of 16, by a group of Irish raiders who were attacking his family’s estate. He was transported him to Ireland where he spent six years in captivity.
Patrick worked as a shepherd during this time. Lonely and afraid, living outdoors and away from people, he turned to his faith for solace, becoming a devout Christian.
After many years of training, Patrick was ordination as a priest. He was sent to Ireland with the mission to minister to Christians already living in Ireland and to begin to convert the Irish.
It is believed that St Patrick died on March 17, around 460 A.D.
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So here is how to make your own shamrock garland to use and bring out each year.
Crochet Shamrock Garland
Crochet Shamrock Garland
Crochet Hook G or size recommended for yarn and your tension
Green worsted weight yarn
Instructions for the Shamrock:
Make as many shamrocks as you want to cover the length of the garland you are creating.
Chain 4, join with a slip stitch in first chain to form a ring.
Shamrock Petal (make 3): Chain 3, trc, dc, trc, ch 3, slip stitch in ring.
Shamrock Stem: Chain 6, sc in 2nd chain from hook, and slip stitch in remaining four chains.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Crochet Shamrock Garland
The beginning and the ending chain is a length that will enable you to tie the garland into place. This can be adjusted to be longer or shorted as needed.
Chain 40.
Ch 12, sc in the top of right side of shamrock petal, chain 2, sc on the left side of top of shamrock petal.
Ch 12, sc in the top of right side of shamrock petal, chain 2, sc on the left side of top of shamrock petal, chain 12, continue until all shamrocks are joined.
Ch 40, fasten off.
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