Did you know that the shamrock symbolizes the arrival of spring? Come celebrate the arrival of spring with me by crocheting a shamrock hot pad! A double layer of 100% cotton yarn will protect your surfaces from heat and condensation while providing a cute decoration for the month of March.

Skill level: Intermediate
Written in US Standard Terms
Dimensions: 8-9 inch square (20-23 cm)

Stitches used: chain, single crochet, bobble

There are written instructions with companion pictures on how to complete a bobble stitch.

Being familiar with changing colors will be helpful with this pattern.

Construction: You will work in rows to individually make each square and work a couple of border rounds before joining the squares together and fastening off. Instructions include details on how to change the stem placement of the shamrock.

Yarn:

• Any worsted/medium weight 4 100% cotton yarn
• Main color (white): 75 yds (73 m)
• Contrasting color (green): 118 yds (107 m)
• Pattern is written for the use of 2 colors, but you may use one or more
• Yarn used for sample is 1 skein of Sugar n’ Cream White, and 1 skein of I Love This Cotton Apple Green

Hook size: 5 mm

Other materials: yarn needle, scissors

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This pattern contains written instructions and is supplemented with pictures but contains no video instructions.

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