Looking for a quick and easy crochet heart pattern you can make in just a few minutes? Whether you’re brand new to crochet or already comfortable with the basic stitches, this simple crochet heart is easy and fun to make. It’s the perfect way to practice techniques and use up scrap yarn while making something cute, small, and versatile!
Whether you’re crocheting hearts for Valentine’s Day, adding a handmade touch to gifts, or creating a sweet garland or pocket hug, this crochet heart pattern is easy to customize with different yarn weights and colours. So grab your hook and let’s get started!
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How to Crochet a Heart
Materials:
- Worsted weight yarn (or yarn size of choice)
Equipment:
Instructions:
Find what you need:
- Gather your supplies and materials. All you’ll need is scissors, a yarn needle, yarn, and a crochet hook in the appropriate size for your yarn type.
Round 1:
- Work 12 double crochet in a magic circle.Pull the tail to tighten and slip stitch in the first st to join the round.
Round 2:
- Work the following into each st around:St 1: Chain 3, 1 dc, 1 triple crochet.
- St 2: 3 tr.
- St 3: 1 tr, 1 dc.
- St 4: 1 dc, 1 half double crochet.
- St 5: 1 hdc, 1 dc.
- St 6: 1 dc, 1 tr.
- Bottom point of the heart: Ch 2.
- 1 sl st in the second ch from the hook.
- St 7: 1 tr, 1 dc.
- St 8: 1 dc, 1 hdc.
- St 9: 1 hdc, 1 dc.
- St 10: 1 dc, 1 tr.
- St 11: 3 tr.
- St 12: 1 tr, 1 dc, ch 3, sl st in same st.
- Fasten off the yarn.
- Weave in the ends and cut off the excess yarn.
- Your crochet heart is complete!
Helpful Tips:
- All of our patterns are written in English using US terminology.
- New to crochet? Learn the main stitches and techniques using our crochet basics posts! These tutorials teach you how to do the stitch and offer helpful tips.
Crochet Abbreviations & Terms:
This pattern uses standard US crochet terms. Here’s what each abbreviation means:
ch(s) = chain(s)
dc = double crochet
hdc = half double crochet
sl st = slip stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)
tr = treble/triple crochet
What type of yarn is needed to make a crochet heart?
One of the best things about this pattern is that you can use almost any yarn you like. This pattern is great for using up leftover yarn from other projects! For example, we used acrylic yarn in a few different weights and colours to make the hearts shown in our photos.
What size heart does this crochet pattern make?
The finished size depends on your yarn weight and tension. In general, thicker yarns will create larger hearts, while thinner yarns will create smaller ones. For reference, here are the approximate sizes:
- DK (3): about 1-1/2 inches
- Worsted (4): about 2-1/2 inches
- Bulky (5): about 3-1/2 inches
What can I do with a crochet heart?
These hearts are so cute for all kinds of projects! You can string them together to make a heart garland that’s perfect for Valentine’s Day or any time you want to decorate with something cheerful.
You can also easily turn a crochet heart into a magnet or keychain. Or, sew two hearts together and add a little stuffing in between to make an adorable pocket hug!
This little crochet heart is quick to make, easy to customize, and perfect for using up leftover yarn. Whether you keep it simple or turn it into a gift, decoration, or keepsake, it’s one of those small projects that feels extra special once it’s finished. So grab a crochet hook, choose your favourite colour of yarn, and enjoy making a few hearts to share (or keep!).
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