The Knit Guru

I was asked for this pattern… And actually it was a lot easier than I expected. The basis is the mini-heart pattern I made a while ago.

The rest is pretty simple… Icord and stitching.

Shamrock

Leaves – make 3 or 4
Cast on 4 stitches on 4mm dpn (2 on each needle)

K1 front and back, K1 front and back, (turn to second needle) K1 front and back, K1 front and back,

Knit 1 rotation

K1 front and back, k2, K1 front and back, (second needle) K1 front and back, k2, K1 front and back.

Knit 1 rotation

K1 front and back, k4, K1 front and back, (second needle) K1 front and back, k4, K1 front and back.

Knit 1 rotation

K1 front and back, k6, K1 front and back, (second needle) K1 front and back, k6, K1 front and back.

Knit 2 rotations

Rounded top:
Knit 2 tog, knit 1, knit 2 tog.
Turn knitting
Slip stitch, k2 tog, psso

Repeat rounded top on the remaining 5 stitches on the needle.

Turn to second needle.

Repeat rounded top on first 5 stitches.

Repeat rounded top on last 5 stitches.

Tuck in tails. Stitch the top section closed.

Fold the leaves and stitch to hold.

Stitch the leaves together at the bottom.

Pick up 3 stitches on the back.

Icord 14 rows.
Cast off

Stitch a pin onto the back.