Here is an update to my crochet hearts pattern which gives you three sizes of heart to make. These lovely little motifs are super quick to make.
You can use the hearts as card toppers or to decorate any craft project. If you add a safety pin to the back you could use these as a simple pin or broach. You could even turn them into earings! I recently used them to make charms as you can see below and read here. I also plan to sell them on my Etsy store if you would like some ready made!
The pattern will work in any yarn thickness or type. The ones shown here are in cotton DK and 4 ply but I have also made these in super chunky and used them in a block to make a blanket which you can see here.
Just before I share the pattern I want to share something else! I have decided 2023 will be the year I stop drinking alcohol. If you are interested in my journey and/or considering something similar you can read about it here.
Crochet Heart – UK terms
Size 1 – smallest heart (UK terms)
Make a magic loop, chain 3 and working into the magic loop, 3 dtr, 3tr, chain 1, 1dtr, chain 1, 3tr, 3dtr, chain 2, slip stitch into magic loop and pull the thread to close the centre of the heart. And you are done!
Size 2 – medium heart (UK terms)
Make a small heart as above then…..
Second round – 2 sl stitch into the gap behind the three chain from the first round. 3dc into the next stitch (top of the left side of the heart), 3 dc into the next stitch and 2 dc into the following stitch. Work 4 dc to take you to the bottom loop of the heart. 3dc into the bottom stitch of the heart, 4 dc, work 2dc, 3dc, 3dc into the next three stitches, 2 sl stitches and one final slip stitch into the centre of the heart. You should have a medium heart!
Size 3 – largest heart (UK terms)
Make a medium heart as above then…..
Third round – 2 slip stitches then 2dc into the next five stitches (around the top of the left side of the heart) 7 dc, 3dc into the bottom stitch of the heart, 7dc, 2dc into the next five stitches, 2 slip stitches and finish off to complete the largest heart.
Crochet Heart – US terms
Size 1 – smallest heart (US terms)
Make a magic loop, chain 3 and working into the magic loop, 3TRC, 3DC, chain 1, 1TRC, chain 1, 3DC, 3TRC, chain 2, slip stitch into magic loop and pull the thread to close the centre of the heart. Your small heart is complete!
Size 2 – medium heart (US terms)
Make a small heart as above then…..
Second round – 2 sl stitch into the gap behind the three chain from the first round. 3SC into the next stitch (top of the left side of the heart), 3 SC into the next stitch and 2SC into the following stitch. Work 4SC to take you to the bottom loop of the heart. 3SC into the bottom stitch of the heart, 4SC, work 2SC, 3SC, 3SC into the next three stitches, 2 sl stitches and one final slip stitch into the centre of the heart. Stop here if you wanted to make a medium heart – you are done!
Size 3 – largest heart (US terms)
Make a medium heart as above then…..
Third round – 2 slip stitches then 2SC into the next five stitches (around the top of the left side of the heart) 7 SC, 3SC into the bottom stitch of the heart, 7SC, 2SC into the next five stitches, 2 slip stitches and finish off to complete the large heart.
I hope you enjoy this quick make. Let me know what you use yours for. I am always on the look out for ideas!!
HOT off the press – Just added a new heart to the family. This one is a bigger version which works up to 10cm across in a chunky yarn. You can find the pattern here. Hope you like it 🙂
happy crocheting!
Annie 🙂