DIY How to Crochet a Heart

How to Crochet a Heart (simple, easy and fun!)

Ideal for home decor and gifts.

Pattern written in US terms.

Crochet Heart Pattern

Materials Needed
Size K crochet hook (use a smaller needle if your yarn is thinner)
Any size yarn (the chunkier, the bigger your heart) (I used a 6-ply Bulky yarn)
Scissors/Needle

Abbreviations
sl st = slip stitch
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
trc = triple (treble) crochet
sk = skip
sp = space
st(s) = stitch(es)

Heart

Round 1: Chain (Ch) 4. Go back to the first chain (furthest from hook) and make the following stitches (sts) in it: 3 triple (treble) crochets (trc), 3 double crochets (dc), chain (ch) 1, 1 trc, ch1, 3 dcr, 3trc, ch 3, then slip stitch (sl st) into beginning to finish off round.

Round 2: Ch 3. Sc in first trc, half double crochet (hdc) in same st. 3 hdc in next st. 2 hdc in next st. Sc in next four sts. Sc, ch 2, sc in trc (the bottom tip of heart). Sc in next four sts. 2 hdc in next st. 3 hdc in next st. Hdc in next, sc in same st. Ch 3, sl st in center.

Round 3: Ch 3. Sc in first sc, 2 sc in next st, sc in next st, 2 sc in next st. Sc in next seven sts, skip (sk) next st. Sc in ch 2 sp from previous row, ch 3, sc in same sp. Sk next st, sc in next seven sts. 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next st, ch 3 and then sl st in center of heart. Pull loop to the back and fasten off. Weave in ends using your crochet hook or by treading into a large tapestry needle and hiding the tail.

Voilà!!

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