Celebrate the luck of the Irish with the St. Patrick’s Day “LUCKY” Wreath—a cheerful crochet creation that’s bursting with festive flair! 🍀🌈 With bold lettering, shamrock accents, and a rainbow of textured stitches, this wreath is the perfect way to welcome spring and spread a little handmade magic. Whether hung on your front door, above your mantel, or in your craft nook, it’s a joyful nod to all things green, gold, and charming.
This pattern is a dream for playful crocheters who love mixing colors and adding personality to their décor. Customize your wreath with glittery yarns, embroidered clovers, or even a tiny pot of gold to make it uniquely yours. Whether you’re decking out your space for a party or simply celebrating the season, the “LUCKY” Wreath is a delightful way to stitch up some good vibes—one loop at a time! 🧶✨
🍀 Crochet St. Patrick’s Day “LUCKY” Wreath Pattern
Bring festive Irish charm to your home with this whimsical crochet wreath! Featuring a ribbed green base, shamrocks, golden coins, a tall leprechaun hat, striped legs with curly shoes, and a bright “LUCKY” banner — this project makes the perfect St. Patrick’s Day decoration.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Involves color changes, shaping, and assembly of multiple parts.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 16–18 inches in diameter (depending on wreath base size).
🧶 Materials
- Worsted weight yarn in:
- Green (main)
- Dark green (shamrocks, stripes)
- Orange (stripes, banner border)
- White (banner tiles, leg stripes)
- Black (hat band, shoes)
- Gold/yellow (coins, buckles)
- 4.0 mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
- Wreath form (foam or straw, 12–14″)
- Stitch markers
- Light stuffing (for coins, hat, shoes, legs)
- Craft wire (optional, for hat brim + shoe curls)
🔤 Abbreviations
MR – Magic Ring
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
tr – treble crochet
sl st – slip stitch
inc – increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec – decrease (sc two stitches together)
FO – fasten off
BLO – back loop only
🌿 Pattern
1. Wreath Base (ribbed cover)
Green yarn
- Ch 26 (for approx. 4″ wide strip).
- Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (25)
- Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc BLO across. (25)
- Repeat Row 2 until strip wraps snugly around wreath form.
- FO and sew edges together around wreath.
2. Leprechaun Hat
Green yarn
Crown
- MR, 6 sc. (6)
- Inc around. (12)
- (Sc 1, inc) x 6. (18)
- (Sc 2, inc) x 6. (24)
- (Sc 3, inc) x 6. (30)
- (Sc 4, inc) x 6. (36)
- (Sc 5, inc) x 6. (42)
- (Sc 6, inc) x 6. (48)
- Sc around BLO. (48)
10–21. Sc around. (48) → tall sides.
Brim
22. (Sc 7, inc) x 6. (54)
23. (Sc 8, inc) x 6. (60)
24. (Sc 9, inc) x 6. (66)
25. Sc around. (66)
FO, leave tail. Add wire to brim edge if desired.
Band (black): Ch 48, sc across. Wrap around base of crown, sew ends.
Buckle (gold): Ch 12, join to form ring. Sc evenly around (12–14). Attach to front center.
3. Shamrocks
Dark green yarn
For each leaf:
- MR, (ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st) x 3.
- FO.
Make 3–4 shamrocks. Sew stems downward.
4. Coins
Gold yarn
- MR, 6 sc. (6)
- Inc around. (12)
- (Sc 1, inc) x 6. (18)
- (Sc 2, inc) x 6. (24)
- Sc around. (24)
Make two circles. Stuff lightly between them, whipstitch together.
Make 4–5 coins.
5. Legs
Striped: orange/white/green
(make 2)
- MR, 6 sc. (6)
- Inc around. (12)
- Sc around. (12)
- Begin stripes: (3 rounds orange, 3 rounds white, 3 rounds green) repeat 4x.
FO, stuff lightly. Leave tail to sew shoes.
6. Shoes
Black yarn
Toe curl:
- Ch 16.
- Row 1: Sl st in 2nd ch, sc, hdc, dc, dc, tr, tr, dc, dc, hdc, sc, sl st. (Shaped curl).
- Roll into curl shape, secure with wire inside for stiffness.
Body:
- MR, 6 sc. (6)
- Inc around. (12)
- (Sc 1, inc) x 6. (18)
- (Sc 2, inc) x 6. (24)
- Sc around 4 rows.
- Dec around. (12)
- FO, stuff lightly.
Buckle (gold): Ch 12, form ring, sc around. Attach to shoe instep.
7. Banner Tiles (LUCKY)
(make 6)
Orange border, white center, green letter
- Ch 11.
- Row 1: Sc across. (10)
- Rows 2–7: Sc across. (10)
- Round border: Switch to orange, sc around edges with 2 sc in each corner.
- FO.
Letters: Surface crochet or embroider “L U C K Y” in green.
🧵 Assembly & Placement Guide
- Attach hat: Sew at 12 o’clock on wreath. Overlap brim slightly.
- Shamrocks: Place in pairs on both left and right sides.
- Coins: Sew between shamrocks for balance. Puff outward slightly.
- Legs & Shoes: Sew legs to inside bottom of wreath, attach shoes at ends, ensuring curls face outward.
- Banner: Arrange tiles in an arc across lower middle. Sew to wreath or string onto a crochet chain.
🌟 Finishing Touches
- Add light stuffing inside shoes and hat for volume.
- Wire in shoe curl + hat brim keeps shapes firm.
- Block banner tiles flat before attaching.
✨ Your LUCKY wreath is ready to hang! With bold shamrocks, shiny gold coins, and playful leprechaun legs, this crochet project is sure to bring good cheer and Irish luck to your door.
