Sweet Heart Crochet Pattern

 
A valentine gift for you - a free tutorial
for a crocheted heart!

Updated! This post originally appeared in Feb '08

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Sweet Heart Crochet Pattern

Stitches Used:
ch: chain
sc: single crochet
decrease: join 2 sc stitches to make one (video here)
increase: do two sc into one sc space (make two stitches
where you would usually make one)

Materials:
•any yarn, any weight; the bulkier the yarn the larger
the heart and vice versa
•crochet hook recommended for yarn that you’ll be using
•embroidery needle for weaving in tails

Finished Size: Depends upon yarn used, but using
worsted weight yarn with a size H (5mm) hook the heart
is approximately 4" wide and 3" tall.

Pattern: The heart begins from the bottom point.

*Tip: after each row is completed, count your stitches
to make sure you have the correct number.*


Foundation chain: 3 chains plus 1 turning chain.


Row one: 3 sc then make one turning chain; turn work.
There is a single turning chain at the end of every row
and you always turn your work at the end of each row.
Total stitches in the row is 3.


Row Two: One increase in the first sc, sc in 2nd sc
and another increase in the last sc.
Total stitches in the row is 5.

Row Three: One increase in the first sc, sc in each
previous sc and do another increase in the last sc.
Total stitches in the row is 7.

Row Four: Repeat as above with an increase in the first
and last sc and do regular sc for the middle stitches.
Total stitches in the row is 9.


Row Five: Repeat same process as previous rows.
Total stitches in the row is 11.

Row Six: No increases. One sc in each previous sc.
Total stitches in the row is 11.

Row Seven: One increase in the first and last sc and
regular sc for the middle stitches.
Total stitches in the row is 13.

Row Eight: Repeat as above with two increases.
Total stitches in the row is 15.

Row Nine: Repeat as above with two increases.
Total stitches in the row is 17.

Row Ten: No increases. One sc in each previous sc.
Total stitches in the row is 17.

Row Eleven: One increase in first and last stitch with
regular sc for middle stitches. This is your last increase.
Total stitches in the row is 19.


Rows Twelve, Thirteen, Fourteen: No increases
just three rows of 19 sc each.

Now you will start making the right lobe of the heart.


Row Fifteen: 9 sc, chain 1 and turn. Remember,
at the end of every row you need to chain one
for your turning chain.

Row Sixteen: One decrease (combine the first
two sc into one). Finish row with sc.
Total stitches in the row is 8.

Row Seventeen: Begin and end with a decrease.
Decrease with the first two stitches of the row and
decrease with the last two stitches of the row and
regular sc for middle stitches.
Total stitches in the row is 6.

Row Eighteen: As above, begins and ends with a
decrease and regular sc for middle stitches.
Total stitches in the row is 4.


Row Nineteen: Only two decreases.
Total stitches in the row is 2.

Snip your yarn and weave in the tail.
(See picture below for weaving in the tail).

Now to make the left lobe of the heart.

Put a slip knot on your hook.


Row Fifteen Part II: Sc into 9th sc from the left side.
There will be one unused sc in the middle of row fifteen.


Complete row with 8 more sc, chain 1 and turn.
Total stitches in the row is 9.

Row Sixteen Part II: Sc into first 7 sc then do a
decrease (combine two stitches into one) with the
last two stitches.
Total stitches in the row is 8.

Row Seventeen Part II: Begin and end with a
decrease. Decrease with the first two stitches of the row
and decrease with the last two stitches of the row and
regular sc for the middle stitches.
Total stitches in the row is 6.

Row Eighteen Part II: As above, begins and ends
with a decrease and regular sc for the middle stitches.
Total stitches in the row is 4.


Row Nineteen Part II: Only two decreases.
Total stitches in the row is 2.

♥

The heart part is done but don’t snip your yarn yet!


Starting where you just finished your last decrease, sc all
around the outer edge of the heart. (One sc in the space
at the end of every row. Sometimes it is hard to find the
right space, just do your best and try not to make two sc
into one space.) When you reach the tip of the heart do
3 sc in one stitch to make a nice point. (Remember your
original three sc in your first row? Stitch your 3 sc
increase into the middle stitch of those three.)


When you reach the cleavage of the heart do a decrease
(combine two stitches into one) to gather it in a bit.


When you get back to your starting point snip your yarn,
pull the tail through and weave it in.


Your done!

Leave it plain or have fun experimenting with different
edgings. You may need to add some increases at the
widest part of the heart when you are doing edgings.


Blocking:
This is how I blocked my hearts:
*Spread a towel over a firm pillow.
*Use straight pins to shape the heart.
*Mist with water and pat down.
*When completely dry remove pins.

Comments

[__L__]

Excellent, this is the best heart pattern I've found... I can do the garland for my daughter now!! Thanks a lot !

[Saskia]

Wow! I finally found what I was looking for! :-) Thanks!

[joy leith]

hi i tried this pattern and i love it!! now i want to know how can i make them in all different sizes?

[Thea Harris]

Beautiful heart, love it. Would you mind sharing the brand of crochet needle you're using? I'm trying to find an online source, and want to make sure it's the right one. Thanks sooooo much!!

[silvia]

Hi, I linked you on my blog
http://laraccoltadisilvia.blogspot.com/2010/10/idee-in-feltro.html
Thanks!
Silvia

[tara]

thank you so much! i will my hearts 'from you' on my blog today! many thanks for this pattern;o)

[Jacqueline Martens]

Thank you for the love you exhibit in sharing the heart pattern. I'm a Hospice volunteer and we make hearts to go with information to clients or to pass out to people in need of that "little something" to hang onto when their hearts are hurting. I'm also affiliated with a prayer shawl ministry and have a cancer scarf ministry of my own. A little attached heart will make the items a little more special and I've printed out your instructions to be able to teach the others in the group. Thank you again. Through your generous spirit, you've touched many.

[Amanda Wheeldon]

thank you soo much you are so kind x

[Nicole]

I've just hung my heart bunting, thanks so much for this tutorial! It's really easy to follow and makes a lovely shape :)

[lauri]

how can i make it as big as a dish cloth

[lauri]

how can i make it bigger this is easy but i want to make it as big for a heart shape dish cloth

[Minna - kesan lapsi]

Thank you for this lovely pattern. I made a small and funny looking cloth to our kitchen table. Love it.

[Alona Arobas]

thank you :-).
here are my hearts, thanks to your instructions:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/46121638@N02/

:-))

[Andrea Rice]

Thanks for such a lovely tutorial. Best regards.

[Andrea Rice]

Thanks for such a gift. Best regards.

[PaiselyJade]

Thank you soooo much! Best pattern I've found - yay!!

[Angela]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! It was really simple and easy. I gave it a try yesterday and I've posted photos of my creations on my blog with a link back to your tutorial, I hope that's ok with you.

[helen]

I love the look of the coaster. Just what I have been looking for but with so many pages it will take to much paper and ink to print off so I can make it. I have been looking for days for a heart placemat like this which I would have loved also. Helen

[kshama]

Thanks a lot.Just I was searching something soecial for valentine's day I found this. I made it immediately and it has become so nice. Thanks once again. Now I will give this to all my family.

[Glynda]

I LOVE these - thanks so much for sharing your awesome talent! Your instructions were so very helpful. These work up so quickly and beautifully! I'm making red, pink, and white ones right now for Valentine's Day. I love the way you displayed yours! Can you tell me what they're hung on? Is it fishing line, twine, ribbon, etc?
Thanks again!!

[Sonja E.]

I love this tutorial! I found it using google and I come back to it like 4 times a week! I have made so many hearts and I have friends who ask for them too. Thanks so much!

[Louise]

Love your crochet hearts Kim sent me the link so thankyou Kim as well- great blog xx

[Barbra]

Thank you! Very clear directions.

[Cate4444]

Cool! The hearts are adorable!

[sue murphy]

Hi!
Thanks so much for your time and effort. Great little pattern, and your intructions were perfect.