How to Make a Crochet Heart
Are you looking for an easy crochet heart pattern? If so, this post can help! Learn how to make this quick & easy crochet heart pattern today with the step-by-step picture tutorial below!
With this crochet tutorial, you will learn how to crochet a heart in no time at all and maybe give one as a gift for Valentine’s Day or just because!
Use the free crochet mini heart pattern below to start your new heart projects today!
Happy Crocheting!
How to Crochet The Easiest Heart Pattern
This small heart is easy to work up and uses only basic crochet stitches, which makes it a beginner-friendly as well as quick crochet pattern! Learn more about each of the crochet stitches for a heart below.
Crochet Stitches for a Heart
Half Double Crochet (hdc):
- YO (yarn over) insert hook from front to back of the designated stitch, YO the hook and pick up a loop.
- YO the hook and pull back through all three loops on the hook.
Half Double Crochet
Abbreviation: hdc
Difficulty Level: Easy
Learn this stitch →
Double Crochet (dc):
- Wrap the yarn over (YO) the hook, insert the hook into the specified st.
- YO the hook again, draw the yarn through the st, so there are 3 loops on the hook
- YO the hook again draw it through 2 loops, so there are 2 loops on the hook
- YO the hook, draw it through the final 2 loops.
Double Crochet
Abbreviation: dc
Difficulty Level: Easy
Learn this stitch →
I can promise this little crochet heart will be one you’ll come back to like I do. It is one of my favorite ways to crochet a heart!
Keep on scrolling to find all the details on how to make a crochet heart, which includes step-by-step pictures. I hope you will be amazed once you realize how easy it is to create these hearts. Enjoy!
Happy Crocheting!
How to Crochet a Heart
Skill Level: Basic
Materials
- Crochet hook size G 4.00 mm
- Medium four weight yarn – I used Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice
- You can use any hook or yarn weight to make these hearts. If the yarn & hook is changed, then you will either get a larger heart or smaller heart.
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Measuring tape
Crochet Stitch Abbreviations
- double crochet = dc
- half double crochet = hdc
- slip stitch = sl st
- chain = ch
- x = times
- and a magic ring
Notes
- Written in standard US terms
- Make two of these to stuff with poly-fill to make a crochet stuffed heart and sew together.
- For this heart, you will need to know how to make a magic ring or magic circle (it goes by either name!). If you have never made a magic circle, you will be in LOVE with how easy it is to use and how it makes a project look wonderful!
How to Crochet a Heart Step-by-Step (with photos)
To Begin:
Make a Magic Ring
Ch 2
dc 2x into the magic circle
hdc 2x into the magic circle
ch1, hdc into the magic circle, ch1
hdc 2x into the magic circle
dc 2x into the magic circle
ch 2, sl st into the magic circle
Pull the magic circle tail end tight to close the circle and reveal the crochet heart
Fasten off yarn & cut to finish your mini crochet hearts.
Finishing:
Weave in ends to use as a crochet heart appliqué for a project or leave the two ends on to attach to whatever heart themed project you intended it for.
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Can you use a 5mm hook with yarn that fits it instead?
Hi Jordan,
You can use any yarn weight or hook size to make these hearts. 🙂
Happy Crocheting!
Krista