Free Pattern: Clover Hair Clips

As the mother of a child named, “Clover” I have a soft spot for shamrocks. With St. Patrick’s Day coming up though, what little lass couldn’t use a pair of Clover Hair Clips? Enjoy!

Materials
1 ball (or scraps) of Sheep(ish) by Vickie Howell, in color: Chartreuse(ish) — or any equivalent, worsted-weight yarn
Size US H/5 mm crochet hook
Tapestry Needle
Sewing Needle & Thread
Small hair clips

Abbreviations
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
hdc = half double crochet
rep = repeat
sc = single crochet
sl st = slip stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)
tr = triple (treble) crochet

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Finished Measurement
2 1/2″/6.25 cm from clover top end of stem.

How-To

Crochet clover applique: (make 2 for clip set)

Ch 4; join round with a sl st to create center loop.

• Leaves: *[Ch 2, hdc, dc, tr, dc, hdc, sl st] all in center loop; rep from * three times more (it’ll be a snug fit, but that’s ok.)

• Stem: Ch 6, sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 4 sts, sl st in center loop. Fasten off.

Hand-sewn clip to applique.

• Using tapestry needle, weave in yarn ends.

• Using needle & thread, hand-sew hair clip to back of clover.

Finished Clover Clips.

1. Make a bunch and string together for a St. Paddy’s Day garland.
2. Adorn a package with one for your favorite lad or lassie.
3. Sew a few on a wee denim skirt.
4. Hot glue onto heavy weight paper for a shramrock-sweet greeting card.
5. Attach earring findings for a kitschy pair of ear baubles.