by Kelly Olsen

Created on: February 09, 2010

Easy Crochet Heart Pattern

There is nothing sweeter then a little crochet heart. Nothing can be used in so many various ways as said darling heart.  They can be used to make garlands for Valentine"s day, Appliques for afghans or sweaters, pins or even on hats to end off ties. When crocheting your hearts they can easily be personalized with the persons favorite color, buttons, ribbon flowers and or rick rack. Edges can be added either lacy or simple and something as simple as using a funky yarn can make a simple little thing wild or unique.

This pattern is a very basic and easy. A heart that even a beginner should have no problem making. It is not fancy or lacy in any way.

Simple Hearts:

Scrap yarn (any can be used but sport weight is easiest)

size G crochet hook

Lingo

Ch = chain

sc = single crochet

Dbl = double crochet

How to

Step 1. Ch 3

Step 2. Dbl. in second ch from hook, ch 3 and turn

Step 3. Dbl in base of ch 3, in next st dbl twice, ch 3 turn

Step 4. Dbl in base of ch 3, dbl in next 2 st, dbl twice in last st, ch 3 and turn

Step 5. Dbl in base of ch 3, dbl in next 2 st but do NOT pull through last loop of each dbl leaving loops on hook, dbl (this makes 4) and when you would pull through last loop actually pull through all the loops on hook to make a cluster.

Step 6. sc around post of stitch below (so instead of going into the stitch go around the post)

Step 7. Dbl in same stitch you just worked around it's post. dbl in next 2 st but do NOT pull through last loop of each dbl leaving loops on hook, dbl (this makes 4) and when you would pull through last loop actually pull through all the loops on hook to make a cluster and tie off.

Step 8. Weave in loose ends.

This is a very simple heart, if you are looking for more elaborate patterns there are plenty of free ones online as well as ideas to use them. Sites such as http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/directory/heart s.php, have multiple patterns either to make hearts or to make items where hearts are worked into the pattern. If they do not have anything that strikes you there are other places such as http://crochet.about.com/od/hearts/Heart_Patterns.ht m.

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