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There are a lot of different styles of heart coaster patterns out there. Some are made in the round, but I find these not to be quite as straightforward.

I wanted a no-nonsense, super easy heart pattern. So that’s why I came up with this design that is worked back and forth in rows! You’ll just need to know how to single crochet, slip stitch, and work common increases and decreases.

If any of this is new to you, don’t worry! I have a video tutorial that walks you through the process step by step.

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Crochet Heart Coaster Materials

You’ll just need some worsted weight yarn to make your own crochet heart coasters. I tested this pattern in 3 different yarns:

• The ever popular red heart super saver
• A cotton from Hobby Lobby, I Love this Cotton
• And finally, Mary Maxim Woodlands yarn

Each coaster turned out slightly different depending on the yarn, but they all loved lovely! My favorite was the cotton one.

Crochet Heart Coaster Free Pattern

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Video Tutorial:

Explanation: Decorate for Valentine’s Day with these easy crochet heart coasters! These coasters are a great stash-busting project as you can use any worsted weight yarn you have on hand. Each yarn will yield a slightly different look but a beautiful-as-ever coaster!

Materials:

• Any Worsted Weight Yarn: In my samples I used Red Heart Super Saver, Mary Maxim Woodlands, and I Love This Cotton
• 4.5mm crochet hook (or adjust based on your tension)
• Yarn needle & steam blocking materials

Gauge and Tension:

Exact gauge is not critical for this pattern. Keep tension normal—do not work with a loose tension. You can always adjust your hook size if need be. For example, if you crochet loosely and you find the heart is looking holey, go down a hook size. 

Notes:

1. Turning chain does not count as a stitch. 
2. Heart is worked from the bottom point up. 
3. When a number is placed after a stitch it means that you should single crochet in each of the next number of stitches. (i.e. sc 5 means single crochet in each of next 5 sts)
4. Turn at the end of each row unless otherwise specified.

Measurements/Sizing: 

The size of your heart coasters may vary depending on the exact worsted weight yarn you use. My coaster made with red heart super saver was slightly bigger than the other coasters. The general size is about 5″ tall.

 Abbreviations/Stitches Used (U.S.) 

Chain – ch

Slip stitch – sl st

Single crochet – sc

Single crochet 2 together – sc2tog

Half double crochet – hdc

Half double crochet 2 together – hdc2tog

Repeat – rep

Stitch(es) – st(s)

Single crochet increase – inc

Invisible decrease – inv dec

Round – rnd

RS – right side

Special Stitches:

Single Crochet Increase (inc): Make 2 sc in indicated stitch. 

Half double crochet 2 together (hdc2tog): YO, insert hook into next st. YO, pull up a loop. Insert hook into next st, YO, pull up a loop. YO, pull through all 4 loops on hook.

Written Instructions:

Ch 2.

Row 1 (RS): 3 sc in second ch from hook. (3)

Row 2: Ch 1, inc in first st, sc in next st, inc in last st. (5)

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first st and each st across. (5)

Row 4: Ch 1, inc in first st, sc 3, inc in last st. (7)

Row 5: Ch 1, sc in first st and each st across. (7)

Row 6: Ch 1, inc in first st, sc 5, inc in last st. (9)

Row 7: Ch 1, sc in first st and each st across. (9)

Row 8: Ch 1, inc in first st, sc 7, inc in last st. (11)

Row 9: Ch 1, sc in first st and each st across. (11)

Row 10: Ch 1, inc in first st, sc 9, inc in last st. (13)

Row 11: Ch 1, sc in first st and each st across. (13)

Row 12: Ch 1, inc in first st, sc 11, inc in last st. (15)

Row 13: Ch 1, sc in first st and each st across. (15)

Row 14: Ch 1, inc in first st, sc 13, inc in last st. (17)

RIGHT SIDE OF HEART

Row 15: Ch 1, sc2tog. Sc 6. TURN, leaving the rest of sts unworked. (7)

Row 16: Ch 1, sk first st, sc 4, sc2tog over last 2 sts. (5)

Row 17: Ch 1, sk first st, hdc 2, hdc2tog over last 2 sts. (3)

FASTEN OFF and continue to the otherside of the top of the heart.

LEFT SIDE OF HEART

Row 1: Go back to the unworked sts from row 14. With the right side of the work facing, skip the centermost st of the row and join yarn with a sc in the next st (directly to the left of the center st). Sc in next 5 sts. Sc2tog over last 2 sts, turn. (7)

Row 2: Ch 1, sk first st, sc 4, sc2tog over last 2 sts. (5)

Row 3: Ch 1, sk first st, hdc 2, hdc2tog over last 2 sts. (3)

BORDER:

Ch 2, sl st at the base of the last hdc2tog just made (this will round out the corner a bit better). Continue to slip stitch evenly around the heart, doing about 1 sl st per row. Sl st down the first side, sl st in the point, sl st up the other side and around the curves at the top. When you get to the SKIPPED CENTER STITCH in the middle of each side of the heart, place one sl st here and pull it tight. This will help the overall shape of the heart. Then finish slip stitching up the left curved side until you get back to the original ch 2 space. Sl st in the ch 2, then sl st in the first sl st made at the beginning of this rnd. Fasten off and weave in ends!

Finishing:

• Weave in ends
• Steam block coasters so they lay flat
• Enjoy!

Crochet Heart Coaster Tutorial

If you need a little extra assistance with the written pattern, follow either the video tutorial or this photo tutorial for help!

Photo tutorial: joining for the left side of the heart

Once you finish the right side of the heart, make sure you keep the heart facing you the SAME way when you join. Don’t turn the work or each side of the top will look different.

Below I have skipped the centermost stitch of the heart on row 14, and joined with a single crochet in the next stitch over to the left.

Photo tutorial: starting the slip stitch border

Another potentially confusing part of this pattern is the slip stitch border. When we start out the border, the pattern says to chain 2, then slip stitch at the base of the hdc2tog. The reason for this is that it helps round out the heart and start us out in a good place for the border.

Chaining 2:

Where to insert your hook for the first slip stitch:

What it looks like with the first sl st finished:

From here you can simply continue slip stitching around to make the border! See the video if you need extra help with this, as I go through the entire border on camera.

And there you have it – beautiful heart coasters for the perfect valentines idea!

Conclusion

Crochet heart coasters are a wonderful valentines decoration. Make them for your own home or to give as gifts to your special someone. I hope you enjoyed this crochet pattern; I loved designing it!

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This lace shawl features a repetitive and easily memorized lace stitch pattern—which by the way resembles hearts! If it looks too hard, don’t worry. The stitches used are mainly double crochet, chains, and slip stitches!

Crochet Heart Shawl Pattern Inspiration

I’ve always thought it was fun to make little shapes and designs in crocheted lace.

So when I was thinking about this shawl, I really wanted it to feature little lace hearts. I wanted to design a shawl that was perfect for Valentines Day. I hope you would agree I did well!

You could easily wear this shawl for a romantic valentines date night, or just out and about for the spirit of the holiday!

Overall, I’m so happy with the way it turned out. I hope you love the pattern as much as I do!

Heart Shawl PDF Pattern

If you want to download and print out this pattern, I’ve got you covered! The Amore Shawl is available as an ad-free PDF pattern in my Pattern Store here.

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A Mandala Yarn Crochet Pattern

One last thing before we get started on the shawl: we have to talk about the yarn!

I used Lion Brand Mandala for my shawl, and I abosultely loved working with it!

Mandala is a DK (#3) weight yarn, so if you want to substitute yarn, choose one in this weight.

However, Mandala can be easily bought on the Lion Brand website or your local Joann, so you might just want to stick with it!

Amore Shawl Free Crochet Pattern

All right…let’s get started now!

By Desert Blossom Crafts

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Video Tutorial:

Materials:

• 1 cake of Lion Brand Mandala yarn
• G/4.5mm Crochet Hook
• Yarn needle

Notes:

1. Shawl is worked flat in turned rows, with increases at the beginning and end of each row, as well as increases in the center.
2. Ch 2 at beginning of rows counts as dc.
3. I chose to cut the mandala yarn in certain places when the color change was very abrupt (like in the middle of a row.) However, you can feel free to do your color changes however you want.

More Crochet Shawl Patterns

• Dragonfly Shawl – 1 Skein Wonder
• Easy Rectangular Crochet Shawl Pattern
• Jadestone Wrap – With Lion Brand Shawl in a Ball
• Granny Shawl Crochet Pattern

Measurements:

Easily Adjustable! This shawl has a repeating stitch pattern that makes it easy to make it as big or small as you want.

Abbreviations/Stitches Used:

Chain – ch

Slip Stitch – sl st

Single crochet – sc

Double Crochet – dc

Repeat – rep

Round(s) – rnd(s)

Skip – sk

Space – sp

Stitch(es) – st(s)

Instructions:

Ch 5, join with sl st to form ring.

Row 1: Ch 2 (counts as dc, here and throughout) 2 dc in ring. Ch 2, 3 dc in ring. TURN.

Row 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in FIRST dc (2 increases made). Dc in next 2 dc. (Dc, ch 2, dc) in ch-2 sp. Dc in next 2 dc, 3 dc in last dc. TURN.

Row 3: Ch 2, 2 dc in first dc. Dc in next 5 dc. (Dc, ch 2, dc) in next ch-2 sp (CENTER SHELL MADE). Dc in next 5 dc. 3 dc in last dc. TURN.

Row 4: Ch 2, 2 dc in first dc. Dc in next dc. Ch 2, sk 2 dc, 3 dc in next dc. Ch 1, sk next dc, dc in next dc. Ch 1, sk next dc, 3 dc in next dc. (Dc, ch 2, dc) in next ch-2 space. 3 dc in next dc. Ch 1, sk next dc, dc in next dc. Ch 1, sk next dc, 3 dc in next dc. Ch 2, sk next 2 dc, dc in next dc. 3 dc in last dc. TURN.

Row 5: Ch 2, 2 dc in first dc. Dc in next dc. Ch 2, sk 2 dc and ch sp. 2 dc in next dc, sl st in next dc, 2 dc in next dc. Ch 2, sk next ch, dc and ch sp. 2 dc in next dc, sl st in next dc, 2 dc in next dc. Ch 2, sk next dc, (Dc, ch 2, dc) in next ch-2 sp. Ch 2, sk next dc, 2 dc in next dc. Sl st in next dc, 2 dc in next dc. Ch 2, sk next ch, dc and ch sp. 2 dc in next dc, sl st in next dc, 2 dc in next dc. Ch 2, sk next ch sp and next 2 dc, dc in next dc. 3 dc in last dc. TURN.

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Row 6: Ch 2, 2 dc in first dc. Dc in next dc. Ch 2, sk 2 dc, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp. *Ch 1, sk next 2 dc, dc in next sl st. Ch 1, sk next 2 dc, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp. Rep from * until you reach the CENTER SHELL. Dc, ch 2, dc in ch-2 space of the center shell. Sk next dc, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp. **Ch 1, sk 2 dc, dc in next sl st. Ch 1, sk 2 dc, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp. Rep from ** until 4 dc left. Ch 2, sk 2 dc, dc in next dc. 3 dc in last dc. TURN.

Row 7: Ch 2, 2 dc in first dc. Dc in next dc. Ch 2, sk 2 dc and ch-2 sp. 2 dc in next dc, sl st in next dc, 2 dc in next dc. *Ch 2, sk next ch, dc, and ch. 2 dc in next dc, sl st in next dc, 2 dc in next dc. Rep from * until you reach the center shell. Ch 2, (dc, ch 2, dc) in ch-2 sp of center shell. **Ch 2, sk next ch, dc, and ch. 2 dc in next dc. Sl st in next dc, 2 dc in next dc. Rep from * until 1 ch-2 sp and 4 dc are left. Ch 2, sk ch-2 sp and next 2 dc. Dc in next dc. 3 dc last dc. TURN.

Rep rows 6-7 until shawl reaches desired length. I did 43 rows total.

Next row: Rep row 6 one time more.

Last row (edging): Ch 2, 2 dc in first dc. Dc in next dc. Ch 2, sk 2 dc and ch-2 sp. Dc in next 3 dc. *Dc in next ch sp, dc in next dc, dc in next ch sp. Dc in next 3 dc. Rep from * until you reach the center shell. Dc in next dc. (Dc, ch 2, dc) in ch-2 sp of center shell. Dc in next dc. Dc in next 3 dc. **Dc in next ch sp, dc in next dc, dc in next ch sp. Dc in next 3 dc. Rep from ** until 1 ch-2 sp and 4 dc are left. Ch 2, sk ch-2 sp and next 2 dc. Dc in next dc. 3 dc in last dc.

Fasten off and weave in ends!

And you’re done!! Throw your shawl over your shoulders and go show it off to your friends!

Crochet Heart Shawl FAQ

Can I use worsted weight yarn to make this heart shawl?

Yes, you could definitely try it. While I recommend sticking to DK weight because it will turn out a bit lighter, worsted weight can also work. I would just recommend staying away from “value” type yarns when making this shawl (like red heart super saver). Something like Caron Simply Soft would be a better choice.

How should I style this shawl?

You can style this shawl in any number of ways. First of all, make sure you wear it on Valentines Day! If it’s cold out, you can wear it around your neck like a triangle scarf. This is my personal favorite way to style it. But you can also drape it around your shoulders too if you prefer that look.

How do you make lace hearts?

This shawl makes lace hearts by using simple stitches. Tall double crochet form the sides of the heart, and a slip stitch is used to pinch the heart together in the middle. 

Conclusion

I hope you have enjoyed the Amore Shawl free crochet pattern. This shawl is great for a romantic evening, or a walk in the park. You can style it lots of ways but no matter what, it is sure to be a sure-stopper!

More Valentines Day Crochet Patterns:

• Crochet Heart Coaster Pattern
• Crochet Heart Applique in 3 Sizes

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Happy Crocheting!

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Whenever I think of February, I think of Valentines Day. Whenever I think of Valentines Day, I think of hearts. So I knew when I was planning my theme of stitches for February that I had to come up with something that resembled hearts. 

Have you joined the Desert Blossom Stitch Along? For the year of 2019, we are together learning 4 new crochet stitches per month. Be sure to join the community in my Facebook group, or view the details here!

To view the master list of stitches released so far, click HERE! January’s stitches were a winter bobble theme. 

Last thing before we get started on this stitch: I created a bundle of 4 Valentines stitch patterns on Etsy which can be found here. Included is the Heart Stitch, plus 3 OTHER lace stitch patterns (you’ll get a sneak peak to the rest of February’s stitches if you buy this bundle!!) All the stitches are written out for easy printing. Find this bundle HERE!

How to Crochet the Heart Stitch

All right, lets get started!

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Notes

• Stitch Pattern is a multiple of 4+1
• Ch 3 at beginning of row counts as a dc
• Tutorial will be provided for tricky parts of stitch

Materials

You can potentially use any yarn and hook for this stitch. However, here is what I used:

• Worsted Weight Yarn
• H/8 Crochet Hook

You May Also Like

1/ Adalyn Pullover 2/ Moonbeam Baskets 3/ The Pansy Stitch

Instructions

Fsc 4+1 (to start with a chain stitch, you will need a multiple of 4+2, and then a row of single crochet).

Row 1: Ch 3 (counts as a dc, here and throughout) Dc in next 2 fsc. *Ch 1, sk next fsc, 3 dc in next fsc. Ch 1, sk next fsc, dc in next fsc. Rep from * until 2 fsc left. Dc in last 2 fsc. Turn.

Row 2: Ch 3, dc in next dc. Ch 1, sk next dc, 2 dc in next dc. Sl st in next dc. 2 dc in next dc. *Ch 2, sk next dc, 2 dc in next dc. Sl st in next dc. 2 dc in next dc. Rep from * across until 3 dc are left. Ch 1, sk next dc, dc in last 2 dc. Turn. NOTE: For help with making the “hearts”, see pictures following Row 4. 

Row 3: Ch 3, dc in next dc. Dc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1, sk next 2 dc, dc in next sl st. Ch 1, *sk next 2 dc, 3 dc in next ch-2 space. Ch 1, sk next 2 dc, dc in next sl st. Ch 1. Rep from * across, till 4 dc and one ch sp are left. Sk next 2 dc, dc in next ch sp. Dc in last 2 dc. Turn.

Row 4 (FOLLOWING PICTURES ACCOMPANY THIS ROW): Ch 3, dc in next dc. Ch 1, sk next dc, dc in ch sp. Ch 1, sk next dc, 2 dc in next dc. Sl st in next dc. 2 dc in next dc. *Ch 2, sk next dc, 2 dc in next dc. Sl st in next dc. 2 dc in next dc. Rep from * across, until 4 dc and one ch sp are left. Ch 1, sk next dc, dc in next ch sp. Ch 1, sk next dc, dc in last 2 dc. Turn.

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Row 5: Ch 3, dc in next dc. Dc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1, sk next dc, 3 dc in next ch sp. *Ch 1, sk 2 dc, dc in next sl st. Ch 1, sk 2 dc, 3 dc in next ch sp. Rep from * across, till 3 dc and one ch sp are left. Ch 1, sk next dc, dc in next ch sp. Dc in last 2 dc. Turn.

Rep rows 2-5 for stitch pattern!

Don’t forget to share your stitches with the hashtag #desertblossomstitchalong and tag me on Instagram and Facebook! 
To view the master list of all the stitches in my Stitch Along, click HERE.

More Valentines Themed Patterns:

• Crochet Heart Coaster
• Amore Shawl (uses the heart stitch!)
• Crochet Heart Applique 3 Sizes
• Romantic Crochet Lace Shawls

To view all of my tutorials, click HERE.

Happy Crocheting!

—Rachel

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The Lattice Stitch is a nice and easy lace pattern! I love using this stitch for anytime I need an openwork section for a design. 

Plus, when I say its easy, I’m really not kidding! Did you know this stitch is made entirely of chains and single crochet? Perfect for beginners!

This stitch is apart of a larger stitch library on Desert Blossom Crafts. There are over 40 stitches in my library. To view the master list of stitches, click HERE! 

Ad-Free Stitch Bundle

If you want the free instructions for this stitch, just keep scrolling. However, if you’d like to access a printable PDF with 4 OTHER stitches, I have that option also!

The ad-free bundle includes some other fun stitches that look like hearts and rose petals! Find it HERE or click below.

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Our community is small but engaged, and we have themed days where we encourage and motivate each other in our crochet goals. Come join the group here.

How to Crochet the Lattice Stitch

All right, lets get started!

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• To get an easily printable ebook of this pattern (+12 other stitch patterns!) click HERE

Notes

• Stitch Pattern is a multiple of 3+1
• Ch 1 at beginning of row does NOT count as stitch

Materials

You can potentially use any yarn and hook for this stitch. However, here is what I used:

• Red Heart Super Saver Yarn
• H/8 Crochet Hook

YOU MAY ALSO LIKE

1/ Adalyn Pullover 2/ Moonbeam Baskets 3/ The Pansy Stitch

Instructions

Fsc a multiple of 3+1 (to start with a chain stitch, you will need a multiple of 3+2, and then a row of single crochet).

Row 1: Ch 1 (does NOT count as st, here and throughout), sc in first sc. *Ch 3, sk 2 sc, sc in next sc. Rep from * across row. Turn.

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Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first sc. Ch 2, sc in next ch-3 sp. *Ch 3, sc in next ch-3 sp. Rep from * across all ch-3 spaces. Ch 2, sc in last sc. Turn.

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first sc. Ch 3, sk next ch-2 sp, sc in next ch-3 sp. *Ch 3, sc in next ch-3 sp. Rep from * across all ch-3 spaces. Ch 3, sk next ch-2 sp, sc in last sc. Turn.

Rep rows 2-3 for stitch pattern!

Don’t forget to share your stitches with the hashtag #desertblossomstitchalong and tag me on Instagram and Facebook! 
To view the master list of all my stitches, click HERE.

I hope you have enjoyed this stitch pattern. If you have any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to contact me. I would love to help!

To view all of my tutorials, click HERE.

Happy Crocheting!

—Rachel

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I love how creative we can get with crocheting. There’s patterns for so many different holidays!

As far as Valentine’s Day goes, there are endless possibilities for crochet hearts, valentine decor, and even accessories and garments!

In this post, I wanted to share over 15 of my favorite crochet valentine patterns.

What should I crochet for valentines day?

There are SO many different possibilities when it comes to crocheting Valentines Day items! Of course, crochet hearts are probably the most common. While I will include some heart patterns in this roundup, that is definitely not all.

Here is a quick overview of the types of patterns I’ve included:

• Valentine’s crochet decor/kitchen items
• Valentines themed amigurumi
• Different types of crochet hearts
• Heart themed accessories

Crochet Valentine Patterns – The List

Are you ready to see the free valentines patterns?! Let’s get into the list!

#1: Crochet Heart Garland

First up, check out this cute Heart Garland designed by Stitching Together. Wouldn’t this make adorable valentines decor?! I love the simplicity of these hearts…no difficult increases to make them. They’re literally rectangles made into hearts by the string in the banner!

#2: Candy Hearts Cup Cozy

The Candy Hearts Cup Cozy, a cute kitchen item, would be great to get into the valentines spirit! Just look at those tiny little hearts! They’re made in one simple round. Aren’t they cute?

#3: Belle Heart Crochet Coaster

Coasters are such a perfect home accent! The Belle Heart Coasters over on Crochet Kim are unique and beautiful. I love how these ones have hearts literally embedded into the coasters!

#4: Amore Shawl

Next up, meet the Amore Shawl! This shawl design features a lace stitch pattern resembling hearts! Make it in an ombre pink/purple color and you have the perfect shawl to wear out on a romantic Valentine’s Day dinner.

#5: Flower Heart Wreath

Next up, the Flower Heart Wreath! I think it’s awesome how this design features a heart wrapped in yarn, and then covered in roses. It includes the two iconic elements of Valentines Day, which makes it a great decoration item!

#6: Crochet Heart Applique

I have always loved how hearts look when different sizes are layered on top of each other. That’s why I designed a Heart Applique in 3 sizes! These hearts can easily be used as coasters, actual valentines, or layered together to form more complex hearts.

#7: Chocolate Smooch Crochet Pattern

Up next is this ADORABLE little Chocolate kiss crochet pattern by E’ Claire Makery! This project would work up ultra fast and it could easily be an addition to a valentine’s card or present. If you want to crochet some chocolates, I would check out this pattern right away.

#8: Crochet Valentine Amigurumi

Getting into the amigurumi category…I just had to include these adorable Valentine’s Themed Animals! The pattern includes instructions for a bear, panda, and koala. My heart just melted when I saw these. They will take a bit more time to crochet but are totally worth it!

#9: Mini Amigurumi Crochet Hearts

Do these Amigurumi Hearts look familiar? They can either go in the arms of those cute animals, or be used totally separate! You’ll just need some small amounts of worsted weight yarn to get started on some for yourself (or your kids!)

#10: Bella Rosa Shawl

Another shawl pattern but this time features a rose! The Bella Rosa Shawl, designed by Wilmade, is absolutely gorgeous. It uses the filet crochet technique along with a soft pink yarn. I can definitely see this design draped over my shoulders!

#11: Crochet Heart Valentine Cards

One of the ways I put my heart applique pattern to good use was by making a card out of it! Check out this DIY Crochet Valentine Card to learn how to attach a crocheted heart to a card to make it an extra special handmade valentine. I include a tutorial to help you make the paper cards as well!

#12: Amigurumi Crochet Bunny Pattern

We’ve seen a lot of hearts and roses so far but what about a bunny? My goodness, when I saw this Amigurumi crochet bunny from Crochet 365 Knit Too, I just had to include it. It features worsted weight yarn and an adorable little rose necklace, which makes it extra perfect for Valentines Day!

#13: Heart Motifs

Looking for a large crochet heart? This Motif Pattern by Meladora’s Creations might be perfect! These are shaped a bit differently than my heart applique. They are made from simple single crochet, along with decreases. Make one, or a whole bunch to decorate the house with!

#14: Parisienne Beret

Getting into the heart-themed fashion…here is a simple but stylish beret by Sewrella! The Parisienne Beret is pretty easy to crochet, and then the heart is sewn on afterward using the Cross Stitch. No color work knowledge required!

#15: Crochet Valentine Heart Blanket

One great way to be wrapped in lots of love during Valentines Day is by crocheting a Heart Blanket! This pattern is designed by The Blue Elephants, and it is made entirely from corner-to-corner crochet. Try making the heart in red as pictured, or change it up with pink or purple!

#16: Crochet Heart Granny Square

If you want to make a blanket out of square instead, you will definitely want to see the Heart Granny Square! Look at how beautiful this is! You’ll start by crocheting a cute heart in the center, and then doing traditional granny square stitches around it. I might just need to make one of these myself!

#17: Valentines Tissue Box Cover

When I saw this tissue box cover, I fell in love! It is so adorable, and sure to stand out amongest other valentines day decor! The crocheted cover includes 3 cute tiny hearts, along with a crocheted envelope. Make in red, pink, or purple to customize!

#18: Love Notes Crochet Valentine

Want a cute little book for your kids to make their own valentines? Enter the Love Notes Crochet Pattern! I think this is such a sweet idea. There are little pockets for paper and crayons, plus a cute heart button for closure. I can’t stand how cute it is!

#19: Valentines Crochet Countdown

Do you REALLY get into valentines day? Or, do your kids look forward to it every year? If so, I bet you will love this Valentines Day Countdown pattern! Just look at how amazing this is! The back is made from c2c crochet, and then 14 pockets are added on afterward.

#20: Cabled Baby Heart Hat

Last but not least, check out the Cabled Heart Hat for Babies! If you want to dress up your little one for valentines day, this pattern is so perfect. I can just imagine how cute it would look!

Conclusion

As you can see, there are so many different things you can crochet for Valentines Day! Whether it’s a valentines rose, heart, fashion item, etc. you are sure to have a lovely finished item. I hope you enjoyed this post and found a new project for your hooks!

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You just can’t have Valentine’s Day without a homemade card…am I right? This week I started making these easy DIY cards that incorporate an adorable tiny crochet heart on the front!

Personally, I love anything that has to do with cardmaking. Whether it’s a simple paper card, or something more complex with crocheting, or a foiling project like this!

For this card design in particular, I made 2 different types of cards, but the basic idea for them is the same. And you can totally customize these to make them EXACTLY your style!

Before we start on the cards, you will need to have some tiny crochet hearts already made. I published the pattern for them completely FREE…just click here.

Or, you can also buy the easily printable version of the pattern (only $3.50) HERE! Oh, and did I mention…this pattern includes 3 sizes of hearts—so you can actually make bigger ones for decoration too! That sounds like a win-win to me…

All right, let’s get to the tutorial for these cards!

How to Make DIY Valentines (with crochet hearts!)

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Materials:

• Mini Crocheted Hearts—click HERE for the pattern to make these (they’re super quick & easy!)
• Embroidery thread MATCHING the color yarn you use for your hearts
• A sharp needle with a big enough eye to fit the embroidery thread through
• Card Stock Paper—this is for the main “body” of the card. You can use simple card stock like I did in one card, or decorative card stock (like the red polka dot paper). You can find paper like this at any craft stores like Joann or Michaels!
• Plain White Printer Paper—we’ll use this for layering some other elements
• Scrapbook tape (or regular double sided sticky tape)
• A Scrapbook cutter (or scissors, a pencil and ruler)
• Various Scrapbook punches (if desired)—these can also be found at your local Joann or Michaels!

Note: You can make your cards however big or small you want. You can customize them however you want too. But I will show you exactly how I made mine!

Step 1

Cut out a piece of card stock paper that is 8.5″ by 5.25″.

Step 2

Fold the paper in half. The body of your card is made!

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Step 3

Now cut out the white printer paper to a size smaller than the front of the card. In my polka dot card, I cut the paper to 4″ by 2.5″. In the light pink card, I cut the paper to 4.5″ by 3″.

Step 4

Now we will sew our crochet hearts to the printer paper!

First, thread a needle with your embroidery floss. Tie a large knot close to the end of the thread.

Next, position your heart on the cutout paper. When you have it laid how you want it, pull the needle through from back to front. Make sure the knot is on the backside of the paper.

Step 5

Continue to sew around the entire outside edge of the heart, until you get back where you started. Helpful tip: when sewing on the right side of the heart, make your “stitches” super tiny so the embroidery thread doesn’t show through too much.

The stitches on the backside can be bigger, though! (See picture).

Finish by knotting your working thread to the original knotted end. Trim ends.

Step 6

Attach the paper with the heart to the main body of the card using scrapbook tape (or regular double sided sticky tape would work fine too. I would advise against using glue because it will leave the paper extra wrinkled.)

To avoid wrinkles with the tape, put it around the outside of the paper, and maybe a bit in the center. Don’t put any on the stitches of the heart.

Then smooth the paper carefully onto the card stock!

Step 7

Attach any extra embellishments if desired.

For my polka dot card, I simply used a scrapbook punch to make a lace-like cutout, and then I glued it on.

For my light pink card, I layered some other purple paper along with some more white paper with “Happy Valentine’s Day” printed on it.

If you want to print it out just like mine, I created a FREE PRINTABLE just for you!! That’s right! Click HERE to download a PDF with the Happy Valentine’s Day message just like mine.

See picture below:

After layering these together, I simply attached it to the card with more scrapbook tape! (Don’t forget to grab your free printable here).

Easy & fun, right? I hope you enjoyed this tutorial! Now go write some awesome Valentine’s messages for your loved ones.

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—Rachel

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I think my favorite thing about these cute crochet hearts is that you can layer them different ways to create different effects!

They are also great for decoration. You could use the large heart as a coaster, or string them all together to make a garland! (Scroll to the bottom for more info on how I did that)

See the free written pattern below the next photo, or grab an ad-free version you can save and print.

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Crochet Heart Applique – Free Pattern

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Notes:

1. Hearts are worked flat. Turn at the end of each row, unless it is noted to turn sooner.
2. When turning, ch 3 counts as double crochet
3. When turning with a ch 1, the ch 1 does NOT count as a stitch.
4. With the exception of the tiny hearts, all the hearts are made by starting out at a point and then increasing along the edges. Then, each side of the top of the heart will be made separately and decreased to form the round top edges.

Materials:

• Mary Maxim Woodlands yarn (or any other worsted weight yarn)
• H/8 crochet hook
• Yarn needle

Finished Measurements (from top to bottom):

Large Heart: 4.5” tall

Medium Heart: 3” tall

Small Heart: 1.5” tall

Note on sizing: you can easily change up the yarn weight you use to get larger or smaller hearts! Like I said, I used all worsted weight, but you could try sport if you wanted smaller hearts, or bulky yarn if you wanted larger hearts. There is lots of room for experimenting!

Abbreviations/Stitches Used:

Chain – ch

Slip Stitch: sl st

Single crochet – sc

Half double crochet – hdc

Double crochet – dc

Repeat – rep

Skip – sk

Stitch(es) – st(s)

RS: right side

WS: wrong side

Special Stitches:

Double Crochet 2 stitches together (dc2tog): YO, insert hook in next st and pull up lp. Insert hook in next st and pull up lp. YO, pull through 2 lps on hook, YO and pull through last 3 lps on hook.

Single Crochet 2 stitches together (sc2tog): (insert hook in next st and pull up lp) twice. YO, pull through all 3 lps on hook.

Crochet Heart Written Instructions:

LARGE Crochet HEART

Let’s start off with the largest crochet heart, which measures about 4.5″ tall. The size of this heart would work great for a coaster (or just decoration in general too!)

Row 1 (Right Side): ch 4, 4 dc in 4th ch from hook. (5 dc)

Row 2: Ch 3, 2 dc in first dc (2 increases made). Dc in next 3 dc. 3 dc in last dc. (9 dc)

Row 3: Ch 3, dc in first dc (1 increase made). Dc in next 7 dc. 2 dc in last dc. (11 dc)

Row 4: Ch 3, 2 dc in first dc (2 increases made). Dc in next 9 dc. 3 dc in last dc. (15 dc)

Row 5: Ch 3, dc in first dc (1 increase made). Dc in next 13 dc. 2 dc in last dc. (17 dc)

Row 6: Ch 3, 2 dc in first dc (2 increases made). Dc in next 15 dc. 3 dc in last dc (21 dc)

You are now working the right side of the top of the heart.

Row 1: Ch 3, dc in next dc (NO increase made). Dc in next 9 dc. Leaving the rest of the row unfinished, TURN.

Row 2: Ch 1, (dc2tog over next 2 sts, dc in next dc) 3 times. Dc2tog over last 2 sts, TURN.

Row 3: Ch 1, sk next st, sc in next st. Sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog. Sl st in same st as last sc2tog. Fasten Off.

You are now working the left side of the top of the heart.

Row 1: With RS facing, join yarn with a sl st in the row before: the last stitch of row 1, on the right side of the heart. (Join at the base of the stitch, so that now there will be 2 sts in the middle). Ch 3, dc in next 10 dc. TURN. (You should now have 22 dc across the whole row, with 2 dc in the center stitch.)

Row 2: repeat row 2 of right side.

Row 3: repeat row 3 of right side. Fasten Off and weave in ends.

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MEDIUM Crochet HEART

Next up, the medium sized crochet heart!

Row 1 (Right side): Ch 4, 2 dc in 4th ch from hook.

Row 2: Ch 3, dc in first dc (1 increase made), dc in next st, 2 dc in last st. (5 dc)

Row 3: Ch 3, dc in first dc (1 increase made), dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc in last st. (7 dc)

Row 4: Ch 3, dc in first dc (1 increase made), dc in next 5 sts, 2 dc in last st. (9 dc)

You are now working the right side of the top of the heart.

Row 1: Ch 3, dc in first dc (1 increase made). Dc2tog, dc in next 2 dc. Leaving the rest of the row unfinished, TURN.

Row 2: Ch 3, (dc2tog) twice. Fasten Off.

You are now working the left side of the top of the heart.

Row 1: With RS facing, join yarn with a sl st in the row before: the last stitch of row 1, on the right side of the heart. (Join at the base of the stitch, so that now there will be 2 sts in the middle). Ch 3, dc in next dc. Dc2tog, 2 dc in last st. TURN. You should now have 10 sts across the whole row, with 2 dc in the center stitch.

Row 2: Ch 1, (dc2tog) twice. Ch 3, sl st to turning ch from previous row (counts as a dc; serves the purpose of a “backwards” turning ch). Fasten Off and weave in ends.

Tiny Crochet Heart

I must admit, these tiny hearts are my favorite of all of them! At 1.5″ tall, they’re just too cute. These work great as an embellishment sewn onto a sweater, slipped inside a valentine card, etc.

Row 1: Ch 4, 2 dc in 4th ch from hook.

Row 2: Ch 3, dc in first dc (1 increase made), dc in next dc, 2 dc in last dc. (5 dc)

Row 3: Ch 3, dc in first dc (1 increase made), hdc and sc in next st. Sl st in next st. Sc and hdc in next st. Dc in last st—the turning ch. Ch 3, sl st to same turning ch (this counts as a dc; it serves the purpose of a “backwards” turning ch). Fasten Off and weave in ends.

Using Your Hearts

So now you’ve finished making your crochet hearts – great job! There are a variety of ways you can put them to use:

1. Crochet Heart Coaster

One great way to put the large heart to use is by making it a coaster! The large heart is the perfect size for this. You can make one for your own nightstand, or make a set for a special someone for Valentines day!

2. Crochet Heart Garland

If you’re up for making a LOT of hearts, one thing you can do with them is string them together to form a garland. You can get extra creative with this pattern because of the layering – sew tiny hearts on top of large & medium hearts for a beautiful look!

Here’s an example of how I made my hearts into a garland:

3. Crochet Valentines

Last but not least, you can easily slip one of your new crocheted hearts into a valentine card to make it extra specal, or even embroider a message on it and make IT the valentine card.

Conclusion

Crocheted hearts are such a fun project for crocheters of all skill levels. There are a variety of ways to crochet a heart applique, but this pattern is unique because it is worked in simple back and forth rows. It is beginner-friendly and will hopefully make for an extra special Valentines Day celebration.

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