How to Finger Crochet a Heart

Children love to learn new crafts.

Use your fingers instead of a crochet hook to make any crochet pattern. Finger crochet makes a loose fabric as if you were working with a large hook such as a size Q hook. The method is very tactile with nothing between you and the yarn. Finger crochet is a good way to introduce both children and adults to crochet. Once you try crocheting without a hook you may never go back.

Things You'll Need

• Pink or red bulky yarn
• Scissors

Instructions

1. Make a slip knot with the yarn. Make the loop big enough to fit over the end of your index finger.

2. Make two chain stitches and then work seven single crochet in the first chain made. Make a slip stitch in the first stitch.

3. Slip stitch in the next stitch. Make five half double crochet in the next stitch and one half double crochet in each of the next two stitches. Make two half double crochet, chain one and two half double crochet in the next stitch for the point of the heart. Make one half double crochet in each of the next two stitches. Make five half double crochet in the next stitch. Slip stitch in the next stitch. Fasten off and hide the end of the yarn.

References

• Crochet Guild of America: Crochet Lessons for Right-Handers