How to Crochet a Heart for Valentine's Day

Craft a Heartfelt Gift

Craft a heartfelt Valentine's Day gift with your own hands by creating a charming crochet heart. This delightful project allows you to express your love and creativity in a unique and personal way. With just a few simple stitches and some colorful yarn, you can bring this adorable symbol of affection to life.

Embellish your crochet heart with additional details like buttons, beads, or embroidery to add a personal touch. These little accents can represent the unique qualities of your relationship or the recipient's personality, making the gift even more special. The possibilities are endless, and the result will be a heartfelt gift that will be cherished for years to come. So, grab your crochet hook, unleash your creativity, and let love guide your hands as you crochet a Valentine's Day heart that will truly touch the heart of your loved one.

Abbreviations

BL – back loop(s)

Ch – chain

DC – double crochet

FL – front loop(s)

HDC – half double crochet

Rnd – round

SC – single crochet

Sl St – slip stitch

TR – treble crochet

Finished Size

This crochet Valentine’s heart is about 2″.

Yarn

You can make your Valentine’s hearts in any color combinations that you like. For my heart in this example, I used three colors:

• Patons Grace cotton yarn, color A – Cardinal
• Patons Grace cotton yarn, color B – Blush
• Patons Grace cotton yarn, color C – Lotus

Hook and Other Materials

Crochet hook 1/2.75 mm

Small heart buttons

Instructions

With Color A, make a magic ring.

Rnd 1: Ch 2 (doesn’t count as DC), 14 DC in ring, join to front loop of first DC with Sl St.

Rnd 2 (FL): *Ch 1, Sl St in next St – repeat from * around. Cut off Color A.

Join Color B to back loop of first St of Rnd 1.

Rnd 3 (BL): Ch 3, HDC+DC in next St, 3 TR in next St, 2 DC in next St, HDC in each of next 3 Sts, DC+TR+DC in next St, HDC in each of next 3 Sts, 2 DC in next St, 3 TR in next St, DC+HDC in next St, Ch 3, Sl St in next St.

Rnd 4: Ch 3, SC in 1st St, 2 SC in each of next 5 Sts, SC in each of next 5 Sts, HDC+DC+HDC in next St, SC in each of next 5 Sts, 2 SC in each of next 5 Sts, SC in next, Ch 3, Sl St to join. Cut off Color B.

Join Color C in same St where last Sl St of previous Rnd was made.

Rnd 5: Ch 3, Sl St in 1st St, *Ch 1, Sl St in next St – repeat from * around. Ch 3, Sl St to join. Fasten off.

Sew on a small heart button in the heart’s center. You can use any buttons of your choice. If you like, you can also use beads.

Finishing Touches

You can weave in the ends and use your crochet Valentine’s heart as an applique. Also, you can fasten off and weave in all ends except two in different colors to make a loop for hanging the heart.