Crocheting a heart is a fantastic project that offers much room for creativity. Whether you’re making a heartfelt gift or just practicing your skills, this project is perfect for all levels. Here’s a detailed breakdown of each step to ensure you can easily crochet a beautiful heart.
Table of Contents
- 1 Materials
- 2 Stitch abbreviations
- 3 Instructions
- 3.1 Round 1
- 3.2 Round 2
- 3.2.1 Chain 3 (CH 3)
- 3.2.2 Single Crochet into First Stitch (SC)
- 3.2.3 Two Single Crochets Together into Next Two Stitches
- 3.2.4 Single Crochet into Next 4 Stitches
- 3.2.5 Chain 1, 1 Double Crochet at Point of Heart, Chain
- 3.2.6 Single Crochet into Next 4 Stitches
- 3.2.7 Two Single Crochets Together into Next Two Stitches
- 3.2.8 Single Crochet into Last Stitch
- 3.2.9 Chain 3, Slip Stitch into the Ring
- 3.3 Round 3
- 3.3.1 Chain 3 (CH 3)
- 3.3.2 Single Crochet into First Stitch
- 3.3.3 Two Single Crochets into the Next Four Stitches
- 3.3.4 Single Crochet into the Next 5 Stitches
- 3.3.5 Chain 1, Double Crochet at the Point of Heart, Chain 1
- 3.3.6 Single Crochet into Next 5 Stitches
- 3.3.7 Two Single Crochets into Next Four Stitches
- 3.3.8 Single Crochet into Last Stitch
- 3.3.9 Chain 3, Slip Stitch into Ring
- 3.4 Finishing
- 3.5 More Crochet Tutorials
- 4 Your heart is now complete!
Materials
- US 5 mm/H crochet hook
- Worsted weight yarn or weight 4 yarn
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Stitch abbreviations
- CH (chain)
- SL ST (slip stitch)
- HDC (half double crochet)
- DC (double crochet)
- TR (treble crochet)
Instructions
Round 1
Create a Magic Ring
Start off by creating a magic ring. This loop of yarn will serve as the base for your heart.
Chain 3 (CH 3)
Yarn over and pull through to create three chain stitches.
Three Double Crochets (3 DC)
Insert your hook into the magic ring and complete three double crochet stitches.
Three Half Double Crochets (3 HDC)
Continue in the magic ring by completing three half-double crochet stitches.
Chain 1, 1 Double Crochet, Chain 1 (CH 1, 1 DC, CH 1)
Make a chain stitch, a double crochet into the magic ring, and another chain stitch.
Three Half Double Crochets (3 HDC)
Complete three more half-double crochet stitches into the magic ring.
Three Double Crochets (3 DC)
Finish the round with three double crochet stitches into the magic ring.
Chain 3, Slip Stitch (CH 3, SL ST)
Chain three more stitches and then make a slip stitch into the magic ring to close Round
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Round 2
Chain 3 (CH 3)
Start by chaining 3.
Single Crochet into First Stitch (SC)
Make a single crochet into the first stitch from Round 1.
Two Single Crochets Together into Next Two Stitches
Make two single crochets together into each of the next two stitches.
Single Crochet into Next 4 Stitches
Continue by making a single crochet into each of the next four stitches.
Chain 1, 1 Double Crochet at Point of Heart, Chain
Make a chain stitch, a double crochet (this will form the point of your heart), and then another chain stitch.
Single Crochet into Next 4 Stitches
Make a single crochet into each of the next four stitches.
Two Single Crochets Together into Next Two Stitches
Create two single crochets Together in each of the next two stitches.
Single Crochet into Last Stitch
Make a single crochet into the last stitch.
Chain 3, Slip Stitch into the Ring
Complete the round with three chain stitches and a slip stitch into the magic ring.
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Round 3
Chain 3 (CH 3)
Start by chaining 3.
Single Crochet into First Stitch
Make a single crochet into the first stitch from the previous round.
Two Single Crochets into the Next Four Stitches
Create two single crochets in each of the next four stitches.
Single Crochet into the Next 5 Stitches
Continue by making a single crochet into each of the next five stitches.
Chain 1, Double Crochet at the Point of Heart, Chain 1
Make a chain stitch, a double crochet, and another chain stitch to emphasize the heart’s point.
Single Crochet into Next 5 Stitches
Make a single crochet in each of the next five stitches.
Two Single Crochets into Next Four Stitches
Create two single crochets in each of the next four stitches.
Single Crochet into Last Stitch
End with a single crochet into the last stitch.
Chain 3, Slip Stitch into Ring
Complete the round with three chain stitches and a slip stitch into the magic ring.
Finishing
Tighten the Magic Ring
Pull on the tail of your magic ring to tighten the center.
Fasten Off
Cut your working yarn, leaving a short tail, and pull it through the last loop.
Weave in Ends
Use a yarn needle to weave in the loose ends.
More Crochet Tutorials
- How to Crochet a Basic Beanie Hat
- How to Crochet a Tube Top
- How to Crochet a Heart
- How to Crochet a Granny Square
- How to Crochet a Scarf
- How to Crochet a Tube Top
- How to Change Colors in Crochet
- How to Crochet a Triangle
- How to Crochet a Purse For Beginners
Your heart is now complete!
Congratulations on completing your crochet heart! This makes a great addition to various projects or even as a standalone piece for decoration or gifting.
