Knitting patterns for shamrocks, leprechauns, claddaghs, and other Irish motifs. Most patterns are free. Updated 2/28/23
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Free Patterns
Mitered Leaf Shamrocks
Three leaf clover to use for brooches, appliques, and more for St. Patrick's Day. Large = 3 1/2″ tall, Small = 2 1/2″ tall. Designed by Vickie Howell. Fingering weight yarn.
St. Pat's Hat
Shamrocks cover this slouchy stranded hat that's perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any time you need the luck of the Irish. Designed by Deborah Tomasello. Fingering weight yarn.
Shamrock Dish Cloth or Squares
Shamrock wash cloth or afghan blocks in knit and purl stitches. Designed by Cecilia Fameli of Oh La Lana!
Shamrock Hat and Scarf
- Get the free HAT knitting pattern
- Get the free SCARF knitting pattern
- See more Colorful Scarf Knitting Patterns
St. Pat's Socks
Not only are these cuff-down socks covered in shamrocks perfect for St. Patrick’s Day, but there's also an optional secret pocket under the cuff for securing a key or coins from your pot of gold. Designed by Deborah Tomasello. Fingering weight yarn.
Shamrock or Clover Hot/Cold Pack or Toy
3-dimensional stuffed shamrock that can be used as decoration, toy, or fill with beans, gel beads, or rice to use as a hot/cold pack. Designed by Sandra Ronca. Pictured projects by the designer and bekbek.
Leprechaun Kids Hat
Easy hat knit in the round with belt buckle added later in crochet. If you don’t crochet I think you could create with i-cord or duplicate stitch. Sizes: Kid’s S/M, M/L. Designed by Gina Michele
Shamrock and Four Leaf Clover
Instructions for three and four leaf clover. Shamrock – 10cm width x 8cm height (excluding stem). Four Leaf Clover – 9cm width x 9cm height (excluding stem). Designer says that the shamrock takes less than 3 hours to knit, the 4 leaf clover takes less than 3 hours. Designed by Fitting in Knitting. DK weight yarn.
Paddy – the Cork Leprechaun
Little leprechaun knit flat and gets his shape from a champagne cork. About 7cm/2.75” tall. Designed by MagdaLaine
St. Paddy’s Day Mitts
Fingerless mitts with St. Patrick’s Day symbols in stranded colorwork including shamrocks, leprechaun hats, and pots of gold. Designed by Jaime Kulick
Shamrock Bookmark
Double knit bookmark with shamrock motifs. Designed by Sandra Jäger. Available in English and German
Shamrock Dish Cloths or Squares
Shamrock wash cloths or afghan blocks in knit and purl stitches. Perfect for St. Patrick's Day. Pictured are Shamrock Square designed by Daisy and Storm and Shamrock Cloth with hearts in leaves by Lotte Vilstrup Nielsen.
- Get the free Shamrock Square knitting pattern
- Get the free Shamrock Cloth knitting pattern - English and Danish
Pot ‘O Gold Afghan
Fun colorful blanket featuring a rainbow with a pot of gold and a sun. Size About 29 x 30 in. (73.5 x 76 cm). DK weight yarn. Designed by Amy Bahrt for Lion Brand
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Claddagh Pot Holder
This design by Sue Gregori could also be adapted for a blanket square or as a motif for other projects.
Ireland Rugby Hat
Beanie featuring shamrock colorwork motifs. Pictured project by IamKateQuinn
- Get the free knitting pattern designed by Pinko Knitter
- See the Ravelry page
- See more Colorful Hat Knitting Patterns
Lucky Shamrock Baby Set
Baby hat, mittens, and botties designed by Dianne Jones. Pictured project by tipsyturtle
Shamrock Brooch
Free knitting pattern designed by Allison Hogg is shaped with an i-cord knit with spool knitter or dpns.
- Get the free knitting pattern
Shop for Spool Knitters and Knitting Mills on Amazon- See more I-Cord Knitting Patterns
How to Knit I-Cord
Here’s a link to a short video and i-cord tutorial from Annie’s.
St. Patrick’s Day Washcloth
Designed by Mary C. Gildersleeve, this shamrock motif could also be used as blanket square or on a sweater.
Booties Go Bragh
Shamrock booties designed by Vickie Howell
Over the Rainbow Hat
Your little leprechauns will stay warm with this rainbow hat with little cloud earflaps. Web pattern for 6 months is free. More sizes and a printable pdf are available on Etsy. Designed by Little Red Window.
- Get the free knitting pattern for 6 mos
- Get printable pdf with sizes 0-3 months, 6 months, 12 months, & 2T+ on Etsy
- See more Baby Hat Knitting Patterns
St. Patrick’s Lucky Hat
Two easy hat patterns inspired by leprechaun hats sized for babies, children, and adults. Designed by CreatiKnit who says they take just a couple hours to knit.
- Get the free EMERALD ISLE HAT WITH BOW knitting pattern on the Internet archive
- Get the free LUCKY HAT knitting pattern on the Internet archive
- See more Baby Hat Knitting Patterns
Shamrock Pattern by Linda Dawkins
Use as a brooch, lapel pin or add to headbands or hats.
- Get the free knitting pattern on the Internet archive
- See the Ravelry page
- See Earwarmer Knitting Patterns
Claddagh Cloth
Traditional Irish symbol representing love, loyalty, and friendship in knit and purl stitches can be used for dish or wash cloths, afghan blocks, or other knitting projects. Designed by Claire Hickman Clemmons. Pictured project by amyhansen1222
Limerick Hat
This cable hat with brim was inspired by traditional Irish walking hats. Designed by Roxi Willoughby. Pictured project by kiesel53.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See Ravelry projects
- See more Cable Hat Knitting Patterns
- See more Brimmed Hat Knitting Patterns
Shamrock Dish Cloth
Illusion knitting creates this shamrock design by Kerrie Minicozzi.
Celtic Cross Cowl
Nennir by Lucy Hague incorporates celtic knots in cables. Pictured project by GLaDOS who modified the cowl to a buttoned neckwarmer.
Celtic Cross Shawl
This shawl features a large cable cross and the back and smaller crosses in the corners. Pictured project by Confeye
- Download the free pattern designed by Renate Haeckler at Ravelry
- See more Cable Shawl Knitting Patterns
Frolicking Shamrocks Wristlets
Beaded shamrocks are knit into these fashionable fingerless gloves designed by Jackie Erickson-Schweitzer
Patterns for Purchase
Shamrock and Leprechaun Headbands
Two headband knitting patterns for St. Patrick's, one featuring shamrocks clover and the other leprechauns. Great quick project for St. Patrick's Day. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Sandy Mills.
Brede's Emerald Isle poncho
This St. Patrick's Day poncho features shamrock lace and lace edging in this salute to the Emerald Isle. Wear it proudly to parades, parties, and other celebrations. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Mary Gildersleeve.
Shamrock Cup and Mug Cozies
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with these two knitting patterns featuring shamrock motifs. The Cup Cozy fits a variety of cup sizes. The Mug Cozy features a button band for fastening. Perfect for parades, parties, and other celebrations. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Tigromysh.
Baby Hats
St. Patrick's Day hats for your baby or toddler. Individual patterns for shamrock hat with rainbow brim, hat with a shamrock garland, hat with shamrock applique, and rainbow hat. Sizes 0-3 months, 6 months, 12 months, & 2T+. Designed by Cassie at Little Red Window.
- See more pics and get the individual SHAMROCK HAT knitting pattern on Etsy
- See more pics and get the individual RAINBOW HAT knitting pattern on Etsy
Leprechaun Bitsy Doll
Small leprechaun softie with pot of gold. Size-14cm /5.5”. Designed by ClaireFairallDesigns
Shamrock Hat
Hat with brim and knit shamrock in 7 sizes from baby to adult, though designer says baby sizes work best. Sizes Newborn, 0-3 mos., 3-6 mos., 6-9 mos., 9-12 mos., toddler/child, adult. Finished product also available. Designed by CottonPickings
- See more pics and get the knitting pattern on Etsy
- Order the finished product
- See more Baby Hats With Brims Knitting Patterns
Blarney the Leprechaun Toy
This Leprechaun by Amanda Berry is approximately 14cm tall (including the hat).
Shamrock Tams
This tam with shamrock motif colorwork comes in two sizes (baby and adult).
Shamrock Scarf
Double knit scarf with shamrock motif.
- See more pics and get the knitting pattern on Etsy
Get recommended yarn Vanna’s Choice (Prime Available)
Irish Cloche
7 sizes from baby to adult, though designer says baby sizes work best. Cloche with lace brim and sharmrock. Sizes Newborn, 0-3 mos., 3-6 mos., 6-9 mos., 9-12 mos., toddler/child, adult. Finished product also available. Designed by CottonPickings
