If you’ve ever wanted to add a little extra love to your crochet projects, learning how to crochet a heart is a must! These adorable little hearts are surprisingly easy to make and can be used in so many ways—think keychains, gift toppers, appliqués, or even strung together as garlands.
In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through how to crochet a heart, perfect for beginners and seasoned crocheters alike. So, grab your yarn and hook, and let’s get started making these sweet little hearts!
How to Crochet a Heart for Beginners
This free and easy crochet heart pattern is designed to be simple yet adorable, making it accessible for all skill levels. The instructions use basic stitches and straightforward steps, so even if you’re just getting started, you’ll be able to follow along.
The video tutorial included in this post walks you through each stage of how to crochet a heart, from the initial magic ring to shaping the heart and finishing it off. Whether you prefer to follow written instructions or learn visually, this tutorial has you covered for a smooth and fun crochet experience!
This is an amazing stash-busting project! If you have any extra yarn scraps lying around that just aren’t long enough for your next project, use them to crochet these little hearts!
For this project, I am using Red Heart Super Saver acrylic yarn, but any yarn will work. Acrylic is great for beginners, especially in solid colors. If you’d like a smaller or larger heart, try playing around with different hook size/yarn weight combinations!
Materials
25-45 yds Medium Weight 4 Yarn – Red Heart Super Saver
5mm Hook (My FAVORITE crochet hooks!)
Optional – Stitch Markers
Optional – Stitch Counter
Both stitch markers and stitch counters are very helpful for those who easily lose track of their row/stitch counts.
STITCHES & TECHNIQUES
CH: Chain
SL: Slip Stitch
ST: Stitch
DC: Double Crochet
HDC: Half Double Crochet
TC: Treble Crochet
MC: Magic Circle
PATTERN NOTES
This pattern is not dependent upon gauge or yarn type. Try sizing up or down your yarn weight/hook size to achieve different heart sizes!
Skill Level – Beginner/Easy
This pattern follows US crochet terms.
Heart Crochet Pattern
Heart Applique
Begin by creating a magic circle.
CH 4.
Into the MC: TC 3, DC 3, CH 1, TC 1, CH 1, DC 3, TC 3.
CH 4, SL into the MC.
Pull gently on the yarn tail to close the MC and form the heart.
Tie off & weave in any yarn tails. You have finished crocheting your heart!
In this free crochet pattern, you learned how to crochet a heart!
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