Crochet Heart Tutorial

These adorable little crochet hearts are not only charming but also a wonderfully quick project that is ideal for celebrating Valentine's Day! With their simple design and quick assembly time, they make for a perfect craft to engage in, whether you are a seasoned crocheter or a beginner looking to hone your skills. You can use these delightful hearts as appliques to embellish a variety of items, such as clothing, bags, or home decor. Imagine sewing them onto a cozy sweater or attaching them to a handmade card to add a personal touch that shows your affection.

Alternatively, you can string these hearts together to create a beautiful garland that will enhance the festive atmosphere of your Valentine's Day celebrations. Drape the garland across a mantelpiece, hang it on a wall, or use it to decorate a table setting for a romantic dinner. The possibilities are endless!

Whether you decide to keep them for yourself or gift them to friends and family, these crochet hearts are sure to bring smiles and warmth to everyone who receives them. So gather your yarn and hook for this crochet heart tutorial, and let your creativity flow as you craft these lovely tokens of affection!

Materials

Worsted weight yarn

5mm crochet hook

Tapestry Needle

Scissors

Abbreviations (US Terms):

ch: chain

dc: double crochet

sc: single crochet

st: stitch

tr: treble crochet

Instructions:

Round 1: Begin with a magic circle or chain 3 and join with a slip stitch to form a ring. Ch 4, (counts as tr), then work 15 tr into ring, ch 4 and slip stitch into the ring.

Round 2: Work 4 sc around the first ch 4, hdc in next st, 2 dc in each of the next 6 sts, (dc, tr, dc) in next st, 2 dc in each of the next 6 sts, hdc in next st, 4 sc around the final ch 4, slip stitch into the beginning ring. Cut yarn leaving a tail and fasten off.

Using a tapestry needle weave in all ends.