In this post, I’ll be showing you 7 ways how to use a crochet heart plus free patterns and video tutorials. Spread the love and make these cute little crochet hearts! These hearts are a fab way to show your love and appreciation to friends, family or a loved one. In this blog, I’ll be offering inspiration on how simple hearts can be used in your crochet projects and how quick and easy they are to make. In addition, there is also a video tutorial to show you step by step how to create these cute little hearts.
How to Crochet a Heart
Planet June
Planet June is a blog full of inspiration by Jill Gilbank and she has kindly allowed me to share her pattern, however I’ve adapted it for UK crochet terms instead. In addition, I have made some suggestions of how these adorable hearts can be made into different gift ideas. However, If you’d prefer the US terms for the crochet heart pattern, please visit June’s beautiful website.
Materials & Tools
- Yarn: I used Stylecraft Special DK for the heart in the video, however you can really mix it up and get different shapes and textures by using different yarns and the coordinating hooks those yarns require.
- Hook: Hook to match yarn and your desired gauge, however I used a 3mm.
- Scissors
- Darning Needle
Pattern Notes
- Written in UK terms but switchable to US crochet terms below.
- The video tutorial can be found after the written pattern.
- Alternatively, please visit Planet June for the original pattern.
Convert Pattern Terms
Here you can quickly switch between UK and US crochet terms. This will make following the pattern easier as all terms will be converted to your preferred version.
terms & abbreviations
- Chain (ch): Yarn over, then pull through one loop on hook
- Ch-Sp: Chain space
- Double Crochet (dc): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through two loops (2 loops on hook), yarn over and then pull through both loops.
- Half Treble Crochet (htr): Yarn over and insert your hook into the chain or stitch, yarn over and pull through (you will have three loops on the hook) yarn over and then pull through all three loops on the hook.
- Treble Crochet (tr): Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, then pull through (3 loops on hook), (yarn over, pull through 2 loops) twice.
- Double Treble Crochet (dtr): Yarn over TWICE and insert your hook into the chain or stitch, yarn over and pull through (you will have four loops on the hook) yarn over and pull through two loops on the hook (you will have three loops on the hook) yarn over and then pull through two loops on the hook (you will have two loops on the hook) yarn over and then pull through the remaining two loops on the hook.
- Sl St: Slip stitch
- Stitch(es) (st(s))
Unsure of the differences between UK and US terms? Need a refresher on how to do your crochet stitches? In my ‘How to crochet: A handy reference guide’ EBook I help you with all of these terms and you can always have them to hand! You will also get exclusive access to free video instructions. You can find my EBook HERE.
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Free Crochet Heart Pattern
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Video Tutorial
7 Ways How to use a crochet heart
1. Heart Pops
These super cute heart pops are a fantastic way to either decorate the top of a pen, pop into a bouquet on a stick or perhaps decorate a straw if you are going on a picnic. The possibilities are endless with these super cute puffy hearts.
2. Bunting
Perfect for a party, baby shower or just decorating your room, these hearts make super cute bunting when joined together with just a chain stitch.
3. Heart Paperclips
Decorate your planner or gift a stationery lover in your life some crochet heart paper clips! Just pop the paper clip through a stitch at the bottom to secure it onto the top.
4. Pocket Postal Heart
Why not spread some love in the mail and send your crochet heart to a loved one. You could leave a long tail so it can be used as a hanging embellishment, bag charm or a zip pull.
5. Keychain
Add a little love to your keys by chaining a few times at the top to attach to your existing keychain. A great gift for someone with a new home!
6. Mini 3D Hearts
These heart pillows are lovely to fill with lavender and pop in your drawer. Alternatively, you could add one to an Amigurumi project, maybe make a bear to hold it, super cute!
7. Bookmark
A perfect gift for the book worm in your life, make one of the hearts and then do a long chain of maybe around 20 before making another with the same yarn so they are attached. A super cute way to show your love of books and keep hold of the page!
Crochet Heart Patterns
These lovely heart themed patterns make beautofu laddions to your home and also make lovrly gifts for birthday, anniversaries and valentines:
- Heart Sleep Mask
- Granny Heart Projects
- Heart Granny Square
- Heart Shaped Coasters
- Linked Hearts Blanket
- Rainbow Heart Bag
I always love to see your makes so if you try any of my patterns or follow my stitch tutorials please tag me @bellacococrochet or use the #bellacococrochet
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