My Basic Crochet Heart measures one and a half inches (4 cm) across at the widest point, using a 100% mercerized cotton sport weight yarn (Katia Capri) and a 3.0 mm hook.
Heart Pattern
First of all I'm going to give you the basic pattern in writing, both for USA and UK terminology.
Then for those of you who like to see some pix - there's the phototutorial below!
A translation of this pattern into Norwegian is now available: Heklet Hjerte
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US Terms:
Start with a magic ring.
Round 1: Chain 2, 15 dc into ring, sl st into top of first dc.
Round 2: Chain 2, 1 dc into same stitch, 4 trc into next stitch, 2 dc into next stitch, 1 hdc into each of next four stitches.
Now we are at the point at the bottom of the heart:
1 dc, 1 trc, 1 dc into next stitch.
Going up the other side:
1 hdc into each of next four stitches, 2 dc into next stitch, 4 trc into next stitch, 1 dc into next stitch, chain 2, sl st into same stitch.
I work that last slip stitch from the back of the heart to improve the finishing. You can see how I do this below.
Fasten off, pull magic ring closed, weave in ends.
UK Terms:
Start with a magic ring.
Round 1: Chain 2, 15 tr into ring, sl st into top of first tr.
Round 2: Chain 2, 1 tr into same stitch, 4 dtr into next stitch, 2 tr into next stitch, 1 htr into each of next four stitches.
Now for the bottom point of the heart:
1 tr, 1 dtr, 1 tr into next stitch.
Going up the other side:
1 htr into each of next 4 stitches, 2 tr into next stitch, 4 dtr into next stitch, 1 tr into next stitch, chain 2, sl st into same stitch.
I work that last slip stitch from the back of the heart to improve the finishing. You can see how I do this below.
Fasten off, pull magic ring closed, weave in ends.
A cute idea!
Add a chain to make a hanging decoration for your home, balcony, kitchen ...
Pop it around the top of a bottle of vino, drape it around a fridge magnet, maybe?
Or use as a bag tag, gift tag, and anything else that your creative mind comes up with ❤️
Step by step - in pictures!
OK - let's take a look at how it comes together!
1. Make a magic ring.
2. Chain 2.
3. 15 dc (UK tr) into ring.
I've marked the top of the first dc (UK tr) with a stitch marker, because this is the stitch I will work my slip stitch into to join the circle at the end of this row.
4. Here are the 15 stitches.
As you work, check that all your stitches are neat and tidy.
5. Join with a slip stitch into the top of the first dc (UK tr)
You can tighten the magic ring a little at this point, but I'm going to wait for the end of the next row before I pull it fully shut.
6. Chain 2, 1 dc (UK tr) into same stitch.
7. 4 trc (UK dtr) into next stitch.
8. 2 dc (UK tr) into next stitch.
9. 1 hdc (UK htr) into each of next four stitches.
10. Now we work the bottom point.
Into the next stitch:
US: 1 dc, 1 trc, 1 dc
UK: 1 tr, 1 dtr, 1 tr
11. Now up the other side we go!
1 hdc (UK htr) into each of next four stitches.
12. 2 dc (UK tr) into next stitch.
13. 4 trc (UK dtr) into next stitch.
14. 1 dc (UK tr) into next stitch.
15. Chain 2, sl st into same stitch.
Now, this pic shows the slip stitch worked from front to back. See how the stitch ends up at the front?
Let's neaten things up...
Here's another way to do that last slip stitch:
First, work your 2 chain, then turn your heart so the back/wrong side is facing you:
Second, insert your hook into that last stitch from the wrong side to the right:
Third, pull the yarn through to the back, and through the loop on your hook, just like a normal slip stitch. A little more fiddly, but...
...you end up with a much neater finish at the front!
Finishing off:
Fasten off your slip stitch, pull the magic ring tight and weave in your ends.
And enjoy your heart!
More Crochet Heart Patterns on the Site
Classic Heart
Tiny Heart
2-Round Heart
Lacy Heart Garland
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