Create your own adorable heart-shaped crochet applique or ornament with this fun and easy pattern. Using basic crochet stitches, you can customize the size and color of your sweetie hearts to match any project or decor. These charming little hearts are perfect for adding a touch of handmade charm to gifts, clothing, or home decor. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, this project is a great way to practice your skills and create something beautiful in the process. This versatile pattern can be adapted to create a variety of sizes, from tiny hearts for earrings or keychains to larger hearts for pillows or blankets. Crocheting sweetie hearts is a delightful and rewarding project that is sure to bring a smile to your face and joy to those who receive your handmade creations.
Size: About 2 ½” across.
Skill Level:Intermediate- for those who are familiar with working with size 10 thread and steel hooks, and who have a thorough understanding of the basics of crochet
Materials:
About 25 Yards Size 10 Crochet Cotton Thread (Aunt Lydia's Thread in Victory Red, White, French Rose and Shaded Pinks was used for models)
Size 7 (1.65mm) Steel Crochet Hook
Heart
Rnd 1: Ch 4, sl st in first ch to form ring, ch 3, 2 dc in ring, ch 2, (3 dc in ring, ch 2) 3 times, join with sl st in top of ch-3.
Rnd 2: Sl st in each of next 2 dc, (sl st, ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp, ch 7, sl st in 7th ch from hook, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp, ch 7, sl st in 7th ch from hook, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in last ch-2 sp, ch 1, join with sl st in top of ch-3.
Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in first st, sc in each of next 2 dc, sc in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, (tr, ch 1) 9 times in next ch-7 lp, sc in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, (tr, ch 1) 9 times in next ch-7 lp, sc in next ch-2 sp, sc in each of next 3 dc, sc in next ch-1 sp, sc in each of next 3 dc, (sc, ch 3, sc) in next ch-2 sp (this is the point of the heart), sc in each of next 3 dc, sc in last ch-1 sp, join with sl st in first sc.
Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc in first st, ch 3, skip next sc, sc in next sc, ch 3, skip next sc, (sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 3) 9 times, sc in each of next 2 ch-1 sps at center top of heart, (ch 3, sc in next ch-1 sp) 9 times, (ch 3, skip next sc, sc in next sc) 4 times, ch 3, skip next sc, (sc, ch 3, sc) in ch-3 sp at point of heart, (ch 3, skip next sc, sc in next sc) 2 times, ch 3, skip last sc, join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off.