How to Crochet a Heart for Valentine's Day
Crocheting a heart is a wonderful way to put your creative touch on a classic symbol of love. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned crocheter, this project is perfect for spreading some love this holiday season. You can customize the colors, add embellishments, or even turn it into a keychain for a thoughtful gift.
So grab your crochet hook, some yarn, and spread a little love with your own handmade Valentine's Day Heart! Happy crocheting!Materials Needed
You will need:
- Pink yarn (I recommend Caron Simply Soft, or similar)
- 2.75mm hook
- Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
- Yarn needle
- Pink ribbon
- Fabric red rose (I found mine at JoAnn, it comes in a package with different colors)
- Glue gun, or fabric glue
Abbreviations
rnd = round
sc = single crochet
inc = increase
dec = decrease
st st = slip stitch
The Pattern
Buns (Make 2)
With pink yarn or color of your choice, make a magic ring.
RND 1: 5 sc in center of the ring (5)
RND 2: 2 sc in each st around (10)
RND 3: [1 sc, inc] 5 times (15)
RND 4: [2 sc, inc] 5 times (20)
RND 5: [3 sc, inc] 5 times (25)
RND 6 to 7: sc in each st around (25)
Do not cut the thread from the yarn when you finish the second bun, you will slip stitch with the first bun.
The two buns for the heart.
Body
Attach the two buns together with 4 sl st. The row starts at the next stitch.
RND 1: sc in each st around (42)
Put a stitch marker at last stitch to mark the end of the row.
RND 2: 7 sc, dec, 2 sc, dec, 14 sc, dec, 2 sc, dec, 9 sc (38)
RND 3: sc in each st around (38)
RND 4: 6 sc, dec, 2 sc, dec, 13 sc, dec, 2 sc, dec, 7 sc (34)
RND 5: sc in each st around (34)
RND 6: 6 sc, dec, 2 sc, dec, 11 sc, dec, 2 sc, dec, 5 sc (30)
RND 7: sc in each st around (30)
RND 8: 6 sc, dec, 1 sc, dec, 10 sc, dec, 1 sc, dec, 2 sc, dec (25)
Start stuffing, and continue along the way.
RND 9: [3 sc, dec] 5 times (20)
RND 10: sc in each st around (20)
RND 11: [2 sc, dec] 5 times (15)
RND 12: sc in each st around (15)
RND 13: [1 sc, dec] 5 times (10)
RND 14: dec 5 times (5)
Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing. With a yarn needle, close the hole by inserting the thread in the remaining stitches.
The naked heart.
Decorating the Heart
Option 1: Cut a piece of pink ribbon, make a bow and glue to the heart.
Option 2: Insert the ribbon between two stitches of the heart using a yarn needle, then make the bow.
Glue the flower on the ribbon.
This is a very cute gift for your loved ones!
Voila! I hope you enjoyed this pattern.