Adorable Crochet Heart Pattern

Bring a touch of love to your crochet projects with this charming heart pattern! Perfect for Valentine's Day, gifts, or decorations, this quick-to-make heart is both simple and delightful. Its compact size makes it ideal for embellishing bags, keychains, or even as a standalone keepsake.

You'll create a small, three-dimensional heart using basic crochet stitches. The pattern involves making two half-spheres that are joined together and worked in the round to form the iconic heart shape. The finished heart measures approximately 2 inches wide, making it a perfect little accent.

This pattern is suitable for beginners who are comfortable with single crochet, increases, and decreases. You'll also practice working in the round and joining pieces.

This pattern uses US crochet terminology.

What You'll Need

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• Worsted weight yarn — Red

• 3.5mm hook

• Yarn needle

• Scissors

The finished heart measures approximately 2 inches wide. Gauge is not critical for this project.

Pattern Instructions

Phase 1: Creating the Half-Spheres

6 SC in magic ring

INC in each st around

12 SC in each round (2 rounds)

Sl st to join, fasten off

6 SC in magic ring

INC in each st around

12 SC in each round (2 rounds)

Do not fasten off - continue to joining

Phase 2: Joining and Shaping the Heart

Place both half-spheres together and work 4 SC through both edges

18 SC around

(4 SC, DEC) x 3

(3 SC, DEC) x 3

12 SC around

6 DEC

Weave in all ends securely. For a fuller heart, you can lightly stuff it before closing the final round.

FAQ

This pattern is perfect for beginners who are comfortable with basic stitches like single crochet, increases, and decreases. If you can work in the round, you'll find this project straightforward.

Yes! While worsted weight yarn is recommended, you can use DK or sport weight yarn with a smaller hook for a daintier heart. Just be aware that this will affect the final size.

This is a quick project that can be completed in about 1-2 hours, making it perfect for last-minute gifts or decorations.

Yes, you're welcome to sell finished hearts made from this pattern. Please credit the design to Ami.love_mk when possible.

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