Lucky Clover Crochet Pattern

This charming little clover is the perfect addition to your wardrobe or a thoughtful gift for a friend! Its delicate heart-shaped leaves and simple construction make it a delightful project for crocheters of all levels.

This pattern will guide you through creating an adorable clover, perfect for wearing as a brooch or attaching to a bag as a keychain. The finished clover measures approximately 7 cm in size and is composed of three heart-shaped leaves and a stem.

This pattern is suitable for intermediate beginners. It utilizes basic crochet stitches such as single crochet, slip stitch, increases, and decreases, all worked in a spiral.

This pattern uses US crochet terminology.

What You'll Need

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• YarnArt Baby — Emerald Green (50 g, 150 m)

• Clover №1 hook

• Toy stuffing

• Yarn needle

• Brooch pin or keychain base

• Optional: Decorative buttons

Finished size: Approximately 7 cm. Gauge is not critical for this project.

Pattern Instructions

Phase 1: The Heart (Make 3)

6 sc in magic ring

Inc in each st around

12 sc around

12 sc around

Sew two heart pieces together through 3 stitches on each side (3 stitches from one piece and 3 stitches from the other).

Sc in each st around (18 sc)

7 sc, dec, 7 sc, dec

6 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec

5 sc, dec, 5 sc, dec

4 sc, dec, 4 sc, dec

Dec in each of the next 4 stitches (decrease by working 2 stitches together)

Stuff the heart lightly before completing the final round.

Phase 2: The Stem

6 sc in magic ring

6 sc around

6 sc around

6 sc around

6 sc around

6 sc around

6 sc around

6 sc around

6 sc around

6 sc around

3 sc, dec, dec

Phase 3: Assembly

Carefully sew all the pieces together in the shape of a clover.

Phase 4: Finishing

• Sew a decorative button to the front of the clover.

• On the back, sew on a brooch pin or keychain base.

• For a keychain, attach decorative buttons to both sides and secure the base to one leaf.

FAQ

This pattern is best suited for intermediate beginners who are comfortable with basic crochet stitches like single crochet, increases, and decreases. Familiarity with working in a spiral and sewing pieces together is also helpful.

Yes, you can substitute the yarn! However, using a similar weight (fingering/sock weight) and fiber content (acrylic or cotton) will yield the best results. Different yarn weights may affect the final size of your clover.

To adjust the size, use a different weight yarn and a corresponding hook size. A thicker yarn will create a larger clover, while a thinner yarn will create a smaller one. You may also need to adjust the number of rounds in each section to achieve your desired size.

Congratulations on completing your adorable lucky clover! We hope you enjoy wearing or gifting this charming little creation. Don’t forget to share your finished clover with us on social media and tag us in your posts!