Little Shamrock Cross Stitch


I wanted something cute and quick I could whip up for St. Patrick's Day. I finally decided I wanted a little cross stitch shamrock I could wear on my shirt or sweater. I couldn't find the exact pattern I had in mind, so I made my own. And I thought you might like to make a cross stitch shamrock, too, so I'm sharing the pattern with you!

I made this one very beginner friendly. Like I said, I wanted to be able to make it quickly, and I also wanted to give someone who didn't know how to cross stitch a fun place to start (I'm including "how to" links at the bottom of this post). This pattern is perfect for you if:

  • you've never cross stitched
  • you're a beginner cross stitcher
  • you're an experienced cross stitcher, but want something fast
  • you'd like to teach someone to cross stitch

Shamrock without border- it's 1 and 1/4" across

I stitched this on 14 count aida cloth using 2 strands of embroidery thread. You can make just the shamrock, or you can add the little border to it. I worked it on a 6" square piece of white aida cloth.

I haven't decided exactly what I want to do with it yet. My initial idea was to fasten a pin to the back and make a little brooch, but there are lots of other things you could do. Add it to a 7" or 8" ribbon for a bookmark; put it in a little frame; place it in a mason jar lid and fill with St. Patrick Day goodies. I think I'm going to have to stitch a few more to do all the things I want to do.

Get the pattern at the link just below- you will probably want to have your printer set at a good quality print level so the grid lines will show up.


Little Shamrock Cross Stitch Pattern



Shamrock with optional border- finished size with border is 1 and 5/8"


How To Links:

Quickstart with Cross Stitch from DMC Thread

How to Cross Stitch: wikiHow

How to Cross Stitch: A guide from About.com


P.S. I hope you enjoy this little pattern. If you have pattern-generating software you've used and would like to recommend, I'd love to hear from you. I'm having trouble finding software that I can use to create a pattern, and then share the pattern here on the blog. :)




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31 comments:

  1. What a cute shamrock! I don't know how to cross stich yet - but wouldn't mind learning. Pinned for later via Blogger Brags.

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  2. Very cute shamrock pattern..
    I haven't crossed stitched in years.
    Will need to make this quick, my great niece
    has a birthday on the 17th.
    Thank you for sharing.
    Visiting from BNOTP at Susans.
    Linda C in Seattle

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  3. How adorable is this!!! I LOVE this and how quick and easy too! Thank you for sharing and will spread it far and wide. Carrie, A Mother's Shadow

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  4. My grandmother totally used to cross stitch when I was a kid and always wanted to learn. I love your little shamrock and if I find some free time would love to try this. Thanks, Joy :)

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  5. This is so cute, I love the pattern! I haven't done cross stich since I was a kid, I should get back into it, especially when my girls are a little older and can do it too :)

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  6. Joy,

    You constantly amaze me at how talented you are. It has been decades since I have crossed stitched. I need to teach my youngest how to do it. She would love it.
    Thanks for sharing!
    Blessings,
    Diane Roark

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  7. This is so cute! I've been wanting to start cross-stitch and this seems like an easy start. thanks for the links as well!

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  8. Beautiful! I love shamrocks!
    Have a wonderful day!
    Hugs and love from Portugal,
    Ana Love Craft
    www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com

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  9. How very cute and I love the idea of turning it into a bookmark!

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  10. How cute and it's so great that you provided the pattern. Years ago, I loved cross stitching. I'm not sure why I stopped. This is a good reminder that it's a fun craft with so many possibilities. I'm so glad you shared this on the Spring Craft Blog Hop. Thank you!

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  11. So adorable! You are so talanted.
    I would love for you to stop by my blog and join our link party Something to Talk About!
    Have a great day!
    Karen

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  12. Thanks for the this - it is tempting me to pick up a much neglected cross-stitch needle again! Pinning this from the Treasure Box Tuesday linkup

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  13. visiting from show and tell linky....very nice. I learned to embroider (stamped) when I was 8. Stopped about age 13 and went to crewel and needlepoint and never picked embroidery back up! But I have to say, it is my favorite decorative craft...looks amazing!
    Cheri
    www.fabricandmemories.blogspot.com

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  14. Lovely project.

    http://jeanneselep.blogspot.com/2015/03/spring-paper-tag-project.html

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  15. So sweet! If I had time I'd cross stitch!

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  16. Joy, that is so cute! Thank you so much for taking the time to share with us at VMG206 Brag About It!

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  17. This is sweet! I still do a lot of embroidery, but I haven't cross stitched in years. Makes me want to. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  18. Oh so sweet! I love to cross stitch and this would definitely be a quick project! I'd probably put it in a tiny frame and display it :)

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  19. Joy, this is adorable! Thanks so much for sharing this at the Bloggers Brags Weekly Pinterest Party. I am pinning it to the Bloggers Brags board on Pinterest. We hope you come back again next week!

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  20. Such a cute shamrock! Thanks for sharing the pattern and all the how to's!

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  21. This is really cute, thanks for stopping by to share on Friday Features!
    Have a great weekend!

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  22. This is just too cute! Repeated it would make a great border.

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  23. What an adorable cross stitch. Such a sweet shamrock.

    Thanks for linking up to Marvelous Monday on Smart Party Planning.

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  24. It really is beautiful and so simple. Thanks for sharing with the Thursday Blog Hop!

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  25. Great little project! I have featured it in my weekly favorites this week, cheers!

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  26. Thanks so much for sharing at Karen's Up on The Hill! I look forward to seeing what you share this week!
    Have a great Sunday!
    Karen

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  27. Cute! Thanks for sharing at the #HomeMattersParty - we hope to see you again next week. :)

    ~Lorelai
    Life With Lorelai

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  28. This is so cute! I didn't find your post in time for this St. Patrick's Day but I'm bookmarking it for next year. Thanks for sharing!

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  29. This is adorable! I haven't crossed stitched in a while. Thanks for sharing it at the party! Hope to see you again this week. Pinned & shared

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  30. This is so sweet, Joy. It's been many years since I've done any cross stitching, but I find hand stitching of any kind therapeutic. Pinning for next year.

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