How to Crochet A Heart

This is a simple to follow patter for making really cute crochet hearts. It is a step by step tutorial on how to complete the pattern along with some tips that will help you complete it. All instructions are given completely and are explained in detail.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Yarn - any color, type, weight: the bulkier the yarn the larger the heart will be
• Crochet hook: use the size recommended for the yarn you will be using
• Embroidery needle: for weaving in the tails
• You will also need to know the following abbreviation: SC for single crochet (this is the only abbreviation used throughout the article)

1. To begin: Chain four (this will be your three foundation chains and one turning chain)
   
   Row 1: skip the first chain, SC in each of the three remaining chains across, chain one and turn. You should end up with a total of three stitches in this row.
2. Row 2: Complete one increase (stitching two SC in one SC space: making two stitches where you would usually stitch one) in the first SC. SC in the second SC and complete one increase in the last SC. Chain one and turn. You should end up with a total of five stitches in this row.
3. Row 3: Complete one increase in the first SC. SC in each previous SC and complete one increase in the last SC. Chain one and turn. You should end up with a total of seven stitches in this row.
4. Row 4: Complete one increase in the first SC. SC in each SC across and complete one increase in the last SC. Chain one and turn. You should end up with a total of nine stitches in this row.
5. Row 5: Complete one increase in the first SC. SC in each SC across and complete one increase in the last SC. Chain one and turn. You should end up with a total of eleven stitches in this row.
6. Row 6: No increases. One SC in each SC across. Chain one and turn. You should end up with a total of eleven stitches in this row.
7. Row 7: Complete one increase in the first SC. SC in each SC across, and complete one increase in the last SC. Chain one and turn. You should end up with a total of thirteen stitches in this row.
8. Row 8: Complete one increase in the first SC. SC in each SC across and complete one increase in the last SC. Chain one and turn. You should end up with a total of fifteen stitches in this row.
9. Row 9: Complete one increase in the first SC. SC in each SC across, and complete one increase in the last SC. Chain one and turn. You should end up with a total of seventeen stitches in this row.
10. Row 10: No increases. SC in each SC across. Chain one and turn. You should end up with a total of seventeen stitches in this row.
11. Row 11: Complete one increase in the first SC. SC in each SC across. and complete one increase in the last SC. This is your last increase. You should end up with a total of nineteen stitches in this row.
12. Rows 12, 13, 14: No increases. Complete three full rows of nineteen SC, chain one and turn (complete nineteen SC, chain one and turn, a total of three times)
13. Row 15: Nine SC, chain one and turn. Remember, at the end of every row you need to chain one for your turning chain.
14. Row 16: Complete one decrease (*insert hook into the next stitch, Yarn over once and pull up a loop*, repeat this one more time: from * to * ), Yarn over once more and draw through all the loops on the hook). SC in each SC across the row. Chain one and turn. You should end up with a total of eight stitches in this row.
15. Row 17: You will begin and end this row with a decrease. Begin by completing one decrease in the first two SC. SC across until you reach the last two SC. Complete one decrease in the last two SC. Chain one and turn. You should end up with a total of six stitches in this row.
16. Row 18: As above, this row begins and ends with a decrease. Complete one decrease in the first two SC. SC across the row until you reach the last two SC. Complete one decrease in the last two SC. Chain one and turn. You should end up with a total of four stitches in this row.
17. Row 19: This row is a total of only two decreases. Complete one decrease in the first two SC. Complete one decrease in the last two SC. Chain one and turn. You should end up with a total of two stitches in this row.
    
    Snip your yarn and weave in the tail.
18. Now you are ready to make the left lobe of your heart. Start by putting a slip knot on your hook
    
    Row 15 part 2: Complete one SC into the ninth SC from the left side. There will be one unused SC in the middle of row fifteen. Complete the row with eight more SC, chain one and turn. You should end up with a total of nine stitches in this row.
19. Row 16 part 2: SC into the first seven SC, then complete one decrease (*insert hook into the next stitch, Yarn over once and pull up a loop*, repeat this one more time: from * to * ), Yarn over once more and draw through all the loops on the hook) with the last two stitches. Chain one and turn. You should end up with a total of eight stitches in this row.
20. Row 17 part 2: Begin and end this row with a decrease. Complete one decrease in the first two stitches of the row. Regular SC across the row until you reach the last two stitches. Complete one decrease in the last two stitches, chain one and turn. You should end up with a total of six stitches in this row.
21. Row 18 part 2: As above, this row begins and ends with a decrease. Complete one decrease in the first two stitches. Regular SC across the row until you reach the last two stitches. Complete one decrease in the last two stitches. Chain one and turn. You should end up with a total of four stitches in this row.
22. Row 19 part 2: This row is complete with only two decreases. Complete one decrease in the first two stitches and complete one decrease in the last two stitches. Chain one and turn. You should end up with a total of two stitches in this row.
    
    The heart part is finished, but don't snip the yarn yet!!
23. Starting where you just finished your last decrease, SC all around the outer edge of the heart. Stitch one SC in the space at the end of each row. It can sometimes be hard to find the right space to stitch in, so do your best in trying to stitch just one SC in each space.
    
    When you reach the tip of the heart stitch three SC in one stitch to make a nice point. Do you remember the original three SC in your first row? Stitch your three SC increase into the middle stitch of those original three.
    
    When you reach the cleavage of the heart complete one decrease (combine two stitches into one) to gather it in a bit.
    
    When you reach the point where you started, snip your yarn, pull the tail through and weave it in.
    
    Your finished!!

Tips & Warnings

• The finished size of the heart will be dependent on the yarn and hook size you use. The bulkier your yarn is the larger your heart will be when finished.
• This pattern begins at the bottom point of the heart. Remember to count your stitches when each row is completed to make sure it was completed correctly and that you have the correct number of stitches.
• Make sure to chain one at the end of every row (this will be your turning chain)
• You can leave it plain or have fun experimenting with different edgings. You may need to add some increases at the widest part of the heart when you are doing edgings.
• You can do the following to block the heart or shape it: Place a towel over a firm pillow. Lay the heart flat and place straight pins to shape it. Mist the heart lightly with water. Allow it to dry completely and remove the pins.