Crochet Flat Heart
Crocheting a flat heart is a delightful and heartwarming craft project that can bring joy to both the creator and recipient. With just a hook and some yarn, you can create a cute and charming flat heart that can be used in various ways, from embellishing clothing to decorating a space. The process of crocheting a flat heart is a perfect mix of creativity and relaxation, making it a wonderful activity to unwind and express your artistic side. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned crocheter, crafting a flat heart is a fun and rewarding experience that allows you to spread love and positivity through your handmade creations. So grab your favorite yarn colors and hook, and let's crochet some love-filled hearts together!
Terminology for Crocheting Flat Heart
Ch = chain
Sc = single crochet
Sl st = slip stitch
St = stitch (refers to number of stitches in one round)
2sc1 = single crochet increase (meaning 2 single crochet in same stitch)
Sc2tog1 = single crochet decrease (referring to invisible decrease)
FLO = front loop only
BLO = back loop only
Special Stitches for Crocheting Heart Amigurumi
Surface sc = surface single crochet
- holding working yarn behind piece, hook in front of piece, insert hook through piece, yo, pull yarn through piece, proceed to sc
Materials and Tools for Crocheting Flat Heart
3.0mm Clover crochet hook
Scheepjes Catona or any equivalent fingering or sport weight yarn
- Version 1 - Pink (25gm each)
- Version 2 - Red (25gm each)
Darning needle
Scissors
Crochet Heart Applique Pattern
Use pink yarn to make this heart.
Row 1: Ch2
Row 2: Work into 2nd ch from hook, 2sc1, ch1 and turn - 2st
Row 3: 2sc2, ch1 and then - 4st
Row 4: 2sc1, sc2, 2sc1, ch1 and turn - 6st
Row 5: 2sc1, sc4, 2sc1, ch1 and turn - 8st
Row 6: 2sc1, sc6, 2sc1, ch1 and turn - 10st
Row 7: 2sc1, sc8, 2sc1, ch1 and turn - 12st
Row 8: 2sc1, sc10, 2sc1, ch1 and turn - 14st
Row 9: 2sc1, sc12, 2sc1, ch1 and turn - 16st
Row 10: Sc8, turn - 8st
Row 11: Sc2tog1, sc4, sc2tog1, turn - 6st
Row 12: Sc2tog1, sc2, sc2tog1, turn - 4st
Row 13: Sc2tog2, turn - 2st
Row 14: Sc2tog1 and end off - 1st
Surface slip knot with red yarn to middle of Row 9.
Row 10: Sc8, ch1 and turn - 8st
Row 11: Sc2tog1, sc4, sc2tog1, turn - 6st
Row 12: Sc2tog1, sc2, sc2tog1, turn - 4st
Row 13: Sc2tog2, turn - 2st
Row 14: Sc2tog1 and end off - 1st
Continue in rounds from rows using pink yarn.
Round 1: Sc1 in same previous stitch, place stitch marker at this start of round, sc5 at top half of heart, then sc7 down to bottom, 2sc1 right at bottom, sc7 similarly on opposite site, sc5 at top half of heart, sc6 from top to middle, sc7 from middle back to starting point again - 40st
Round 2: Sl st 1 and end off - 1st