Step-by-Step Crochet Pattern for Hearts Using Chains and Double Crochets

1st Row Instructions

Make a ring of 6 chain stitches, followed by 2 chain stitches. Next, make 10 double crochets in the ring. Then, repeat the following sequence:

• 7 chain stitches
• Make one more ring of 6 chain stitches (besides the previous 7 stitches)
• 2 chain stitches
• 20 double crochets in the ring
• 2 chain stitches
• Slip stitch in the ring
• 7 chain stitches
• Make one more ring of 6 chain stitches (besides the previous 7 stitches)
• 2 chain stitches
• 10 double crochets in the ring

Repeat from the indicated sequence for the entire row.

2nd Row Instructions

Begin by making 10 double crochets in the last ring.

• 2 chain stitches
• 2 yarn overs
• 2 double crochets in the middle of the first chain of 7 stitches
• 1 treble crochet in the middle of the second chain (you should have 4 stitches on the crochet hook)
• Crochet the stitches on the hook 2-3 times (this counts as 1 treble crochet)
• 6 chain stitches
• 1 double crochet in the angle
• 3 chain stitches
• Slip stitch in the last stitch of the second chain
• 10 double crochets in the ring (note that 10 double crochets are already in the ring)
• 2 chain stitches
• Slip stitch in the ring

Continue to repeat from the indicated sequence for this row.

Placement of Hearts

All subsequent hearts will be placed in the same manner as those made in the last row.

3rd Row Instructions

Start with 7 chain stitches and slip stitch in the 5th crochet from the ring. Repeat the following sequence:

• 5 chain stitches
• Make a ring of 6 chain stitches
• 5 double crochets in the ring
• Slip stitch in the arch of the previous row
• 5 double crochets in the ring
• 5 chain stitches
• Slip stitch in the 5th crochet of the next ring

Continue making hearts in a chessboard order to complete your design.