How to Crochet a Valentine on a Sweater

Crochet valentines on a sweater to create a whimsical and romantic outfit. The valentines are crocheted separately and then crocheted to the sweater. This pattern was made using 4-ply worsted weight yarn, and the valentine is 6 inches wide by 5 inches long. You can alter the size and bulk of the valentine by experimenting with different weight yarns and crochet hook sizes. The crocheted valentines work up very quickly. Make as many valentines as you would like and arrange in a pleasing manner on your sweater before crocheting them to the sweater.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 4-ply worsted weight yarn J crochet hook Scissors Sweater Straight pins

1. Chain 4. Turn and single crochet in the second chain from the hook and in the other two chain stitches for a total of three single crochet.

2. Turn and chain 1. Single crochet two times in the first stitch. Single crochet in each stitch across. Single crochet two times in the last stitch for a total of five single crochet.

3. Repeat step 2 three times, ending with a total of 11 single crochet.

4. Turn and chain 1. Single crochet in each stitch across for a total of 11 single crochet.

5. Repeat step 2 three times, ending with 17 single crochet.

6. Repeat step 4 across the crocheted valentine for a total of 17 single crochet.

7. Repeat step 2 once, ending with 19 single crochet.

8. Repeat step 4 three times for a total of 19 single crochet.

9. Turn and chain 1. Single crochet in the first stitch, double crochet in the next two stitches, triple crochet in the next three stitches, double crochet in the next three stitches, single crochet in the next stitch, double crochet in the next three stitches, triple crochet in the next three stitches, double crochet in the next two stitches and single crochet in the last stitch. This will shape the top bumps of the valentine.

10. Repeat step 9, finish off and weave in the end on the back of the valentine.

11. Crochet and arrange the valentines on your sweater. Pin the valentines in place. Place the end of the yarn on the back of the crocheted valentine. Insert your hook through the point of the valentine and pull up a loop of yarn to the front. Chain 1. Insert the hook through the edge of the valentine point, through the sweater, back up through the sweater on the outside edge of the valentine, yarn over and pull the yarn back through the sweater and valentine. You will have two loops on the hook. Complete a single crochet. Repeat the single crochets around the valentines as you connect them to the sweater.