Crochet Heart Appliques: A Sweet Touch for Your Projects
Crochet heart appliques are an adorable way to add a touch of love to your projects. They are perfect for embellishing hats, scarves, blankets, and even greeting cards. Creating these tiny hearts is a fun and satisfying process that allows you to personalize your items with a handmade touch.
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced crocheter, making these charming little hearts is a delightful way to express your creativity and spread some love.
So, grab your crochet hook and yarn, and get ready to sprinkle some heartwarming magic onto your creations!Materials Needed
For this project, you will need:
- A G/4mm hook
- Some regular 4/worsted yarn of your choice
Abbreviations
The following abbreviations will be used in the pattern:
- sc = single crochet
- hdc = half double crochet
- dc = double crochet
- sl st = slip stitch
- tr = treble
Heart Pattern
To start, make 2 stitches in a chain.
Rows Instructions
Row 1: 2 sc in second stitch from hook (2)
ch 1, turn
Row 2: 2 sc in second stitch from hook, 2 sc in last stitch (4)
ch 1, turn
Row 3: 2 sc in second stitch from hook, 2 sc, 2 sc in last stitch (6)
ch 1, turn
Row 4: 2 sc in second stitch from hook, 4 sc, 2 sc in last stitch (8)
ch 1, turn
Row 5 to 6: sc in each stitch of the row (8)
ch 1, turn
Row 7: 3 sc, 2 sc in next stitch, 4 sc (9)
ch 1, turn
Row 8: 1 sc, 1 dc, 1 tr, 2 tr + 1 hdc in next stitch, 1 sl st, 1 hdc + 2 tr in next stitch, 1 tr, 1 dc, 1 sc (12)
Do not turn, continue to sc down the side. Make 1 sc, ch 1 and 1 sc in last stitch at the bottom, then continue to sc on the other side. Finish at the beginning of row 8 with a sl st (do not sc the top of the heart).
Visual Guide
