It’s heart season. No matter what season it is on the calendar, it’s always a great time to crochet a heart – the can be used for so many things and once you master this easy crochet heart, the pattern will live on in your head and you’ll be able to whip up a crochet heart any time you please.
What Can I Use Crochet Hearts For
Crochet hearts can be used for nearly anything. Whip them up as motifs and sew them on:
- bags
- scarves
- blankets
- placemats
- towels and washcloths
- sweaters
- head bands
- The list goes on
You can also create larger projects from them:
- Crochet Granny Square Motifs
- String them together to make buntings and banners
- string them together and use them as a garnish to gift wrap
How to make an easy crochet heart – Photo Tutorial:
Make a magic ring and Ch 2.
Work the following stitches into the magic ring: 3 tr, 4 dc, tr, 4 dc, 3 tr. Ch 2, and sl st into magic ring.
Draw the ring closed tightly, bind off and weave in the ends.
Crochet Heart Video Tutorial
In this Crochet Heart Video Tutorial I walk you through the same steps listed above to create little hearts. You can do this with any type of yarn – from lace weight to the super bulky varieties.
What Project Should I start with?
I’ve created a really neat crochet heart earrings pattern/project that is a great place to start with your new knowledge about how to create a crochet heart. This simple pattern combines three hearts on jump rings to create an adorable dangle earring that’s perfect for Valentine’s Day, date night or any time!
