Valentine's Day Heart Crochet Patterns

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Heart Crochet Pattern

Skill Level:	Easy
Yarn:	worsted-weight yarn
Hook:	H hook
Notions:	tapestry needle
Finished Sizes:	Small = approx. 1½ in. Medium = approx. 2½ in. Large = approx. 3½ in.

Abbreviations Used
ch	chain
Sl st	slip stitch
sc	single crochet
hdc	half double crochet
dc	double crochet
st(s)	stitch(s)
Magic ring:  To make a magic ring, wrap the yarn around two fingers and use the hook to pull through a loop from the ball end of the yarn through the ring. Yo and pull through again to anchor it.   For more help on making a magic ring, see How to Crochet a Magic Ring or watch the video tutorial.

Make a magic ring (see note in sidebar).

Foundation Round: Ch 1 (does not count as st), working into the ring, work 4 hdc, 3 dc, ch1, Sl st in ring, ch 1, continue working in ring 3 dc, 3 hdc, join with a Sl st to first hdc of round, pull tail of yarn to close up ring — 16 sts. (Makes small heart, continue for medium or large hearts.)

Round 1: Ch 1 (does not count as st), 1 hdc in same st as join, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts, 1 dc in next, 2 dc in next, 3 dc in next, ch 1, Sl st in Sl st from previous round, ch 1, 3 dc in next st, 2 dc in next, 1 dc in next, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts, join — 22 sts. (Makes medium heart, continue for large heart.)

Round 2: Ch 1 (does not count as st), 1 hdc in same st as join, 1 hdc in each of the next 5 sts, 1 dc in next, 2 dc in next, 3 dc in next, 2 hdc in next, ch 1, Sl st in Sl st from previous round, ch 1, 2 hdc in next, 3 dc in next st, 2 dc in next, 1 dc in next, 1 hdc in each of the next 5 sts, join — 30 sts. (Makes large heart.)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

You can add a different touch to the hearts by leaving the center ring open or adding a picot edging.

Picot edging: Join a coordinating color to any st on Round 2, * ch 3, Sl st in furthest ch from hook, sc in next st on Round 2, repeat from * around, join.  Fasten off and weave in ends.

Now go crazy and be creative ... you can do anything!  Stack them, string them, sew them together ... adorn a hairband, embellish a hat, piece them together for a scarf or table runner ... have fun!

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