Crochet Heart Pattern – an easy crochet pattern perfect for a beginner
This is a simple but effective pattern that even the most novice of crocheters can tackle. This is dedicated to two special little girls who are learning to crochet, Bethany and Lucie.
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Supplies
4 or 5 mm crochet hook
DK yarn, colour of your choice, I used a cotton dk by Stylecraft
Yarn needle and scissors to finish
Abbreviations (English terms)
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
htr = half treble crochet
Pattern
Row 1: Start with a slip knot ch 7
Row 2: Starting in the 2nd chain from the hook dc in each stitch (6 dc)
Row 3: Turn ch 1, dc in the same stitch, dc in each dc to the end (6dc)
Row 4: Turn ch 1, dc in the same stitch, dc in each dc to the end (6dc)
Row 5: Turn ch 1, dc in the same stitch, dc in the next 2 stitches (3 dc)
Row 6: Turn ch 1, dc in the same stitch, dc in the next 2 stitches (3 dc)
Row 7: Turn ch 1, dc in the same stitch, dc in the next 2 stitches (3 dc)
Row 8: continue working to the left, dc in each row end around the edge of the heart (6 dc) to the point of the heart where your cast on tail is
Row 8 cont: at the point of the heart 1 htc , htc = yarn over, insert the hook in to the point of the heart, yarn over,pull through all three loops.
Row 8 cont: dc to the top left of the right hand heart curve (8 dc)
Cast off and weave in the ends of yarn to complete your crochet heart.
I would love to see what you’ve made send me a picture of your finished heart and I will add it to the blog. If you get stuck get in touch and I will help you.
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